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Ideal Home
Ideal Home
Rebecca Foster

Do I need planning permission for windows? Experts explain the rules for changing your existing frames and adding new openings

Bright pink front door on renovated Victorian house.

If your goal is to establish a home with fresh, sun-soaked interiors, it’s likely you’ve already considered upgrading your windows to maximise the amount of sunshine coming in, or even toyed with the idea of installing completely new openings.

It’s possible that changing the exterior of your house – including replacement windows – might trigger the need to apply for planning permission from your local council. But when it comes to planning matters, things are rarely clear cut.

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