Help! New window regs

[SW]

Hi All,

From all I've read on this site and others, I think the changes I would like to make to my kitchen need to comply with part L but none of the builders I have spoken to think I should worry. I don't want to have issues if we sell the house so hoping that one of you can help!

I have a victorian terrace (in conservation area but not listed). I would like to change one nasty 80s double glazed window to a pair of french doors and one nasty 80s double glazed door and window to a smaller window only.

I'm guessing I need to keep to double glazing and the new units should have U values of 2 or better? Do I have to have the trickle vents? (the other window in the room is original 2 over 2 sash so draughty!)

Do I need to get any certification from the planning dept for this? All the builders are telling me not to inform them.......

Many thanks!

 

[biffvernon]

I'm guessing I need to keep to double glazing and the new units should have U values of 2 or better?

That's right.

Do I have to have the trickle vents?

No, so long as there is other adequate ventilation.

Do I need to get any certification from the planning dept for this?

You are meant to - and it will cost you about £70. It is not entirely clear what the consequences of being an outlaw are these days.

 

[SW]

Thanks Biff - much appreciated! I'll call the council......

SW

 

[Mark]

do you not need planning permission to convert a window to a door ?