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Exciting news for Listed Building owners
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils will clear the way for thousands of listed building owners to make sensitive energy efficiency upgrades – in a new approach which is the first of its kind in the country.
The Local Listed Building Consent new Order, allows Grade II listed property owners to upgrade or replace windows without having to make individual planning applications.
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Councils to clear the way for listed building energy upgrades
Exciting news for owners of listed buildings in Suffolk and the environment. Babergh and Mid Suffolk councils are collaborating closely with Historic England to become the first councils in the country to implement measures that will streamline and expedite improvements to listed buildings.
The two councils recognise that thousands of listed properties have poorly fitting windows and single glazing, which results in heightened energy consumption and carbon emissions. Consequently, Historic England has emphasised that retrofitting historic buildings is crucial for achieving net-zero targets.
Cabinet member for Mid Suffolk heritage, planning and infrastructure Cllr Andrew Stringer said:
“For owners, our message is clear – we are clearing the way so they can make sensitive improvements to their buildings.”
“This is an extremely ambitious piece of work and we strongly believe this could be of national significance – a template for others to follow."
Read more about this exciting development on the Mid Suffolk District Council website here
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