Five front windows at Old Farm House, Preston, Cirencester

“Replace 5no. windows on front elevation with new single glazed timber windows at Old Farm House Preston Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5PR”

“Listed Building Consent 24/01563/LBC Applicant: [the applicant]:”

“The application site, Old Farm House, Preston, comprises a Grade II listed building within the Preston Conservation Area. The building fronts the main route through the village and occupies a prominent location with smaller adjacent cottages forming a ribbon-like settlement. The listed building description is as follows: PRESTON VILLAGE SP OO SW (north side) 3/121 The Old Farmhouse II Detached farmhouse. Probably early C19.”

“91.02271 and 91.02272 Permitted 24.02.1992 Extension to house to provide first floor ensuite bathroom over existing utility and replacement of three windows 4.2 18/01036/FUL Permitted 26.07.2018 External alterations including demolition of single storey extension and erection of replacement extension, conversion of workshop barn to living accommodation, demolition of existing lean-to and erection of link extension, erection of porch to rear.”

“The application seeks listed building consent for the replacement of five casement windows on the front elevation, Previously, consent was granted under application reference 21/03907/LBC for the replacement of the side and rear existing wooden casement single glazed windows with slim profile double glazed, wooden casement windows.”

“Where a new window or re-glazing is agreed, the reflective properties of secondary and double glazing as compared to modern, polished single glazing, do not usually harm the significance of the building. But when new multi-paned windows are proposed, the desirability of reproducing broken reflections by individually glazing each pane should be considered.”

“Design and Access Statement • Photographs of the existing windows • Existing and proposed elevations • Window details from contractor…”

“Member Questions: • Confirmation was asked regarding whether the window replacement was identical. The applicant was replacing like-for-like single-glazed windows. • There were no paint colour restrictions in Preston, but the applicant would paint the windows the same colour. • Thermally efficient glazing had been discussed.”

“Member Comments: • Disappointed was expressed that the applicant did not choose thermally efficient or double-glazed units.”

“Councillor Ray Brassington proposed and Councillor Julia Judd seconded the proposal to PERMIT the application. The proposal was put to the vote and agreed by the committee.”