Building Regulations

Building Regulations set standards for the design and construction of buildings to ensure the safety and health for people in or about those buildings. They also include requirements to ensure that fuel and power is conserved and facilities are provided for people, including those with disabilities, to access and move around inside buildings.

On the 1st April, 2002, the replacement of windows and doors came within the scope of the Building Regulations for England and Wales and, therefore, any replacement of windows and doors in your home are subject to the requirements of these regulations.

In order to meet your commitment under the Building Regulations you can:

• Apply for approval to replace your windows and doors through your Local Authority
or Building Control Department for which there is usually a charge calculated as a
percentage of the project cost
or
• Use a manufacturer/installer who is registered with FENSA, for which there is usually
no additional charge

If your property is located within a Conservation Area, minor works to residential buildings can normally be carried out without obtaining planning permission. Like-for-like repairs will not require planning permission but will be subject to Building Regulations. If you wish to undertake alterations, such as upgrading to double glazing, you should check first with your local planning authority as enforcement action may be taken where alterations are deemed to be inappropriate.

Listed Buildings are protected by law and will always require Listed Buildings Consent for any alterations which may affect the character of the building.

Your local planning authority will decide whether permission will be given for the use of double glazing in your property. If permission is agreed, then Parsons Joinery Ltd. will be able to offer FENSA certification for your installation. If your application is rejected then like-for-like replacements with single glazing will be required and an application for a Building Notice should be made through Building Control who will inspect your property prior to the installation, followed by at least one further inspection following installation and then will issue you with a certificate.

For further information about compliance with Building Regulations refer to www.direct.gov.uk or ask advice from your local council Planning Department or Building Control.

Our Customers say...

CASEMENT WINDOWS IN A BUILDING CONVERSION -

The quality of the finish is far in excess of our expectations and the fitting process could not have been smoother.

Mr. Michael Heap, Hartfield, East Sussex
HARDWOOD GATES - March 2011 -

Once again, it was a pleasure to have your staff at our house and we are delighted with the end result.

Mr. Jim Tame, Hove, East Sussex
REPLACEMENT WINDOWS -

Thanks again - the new windows look great, and are perfectly in keeping with the age of the building. I would have no hesitation in recommending Parsons in the future - in fact, I already have!

Mr. James Fulforth, Buxted, Sussex
CUSTOM-MADE OAK CUPBOARD DOORS -

I would like to express my thanks to Phil, Luke and Jake for the excellent work they have completed here and to Trevor for his detailed plans before the job started.

Mr. Jim Tame, Hove, East Sussex
TIMBER ROOFLIGHT -

I appreciated the time you took with me on the occasion I visited your shop and feel that the service you provided was very professional.

Mr. Tony Wilks, Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire
BESPOKE WINDOW USING ORIGINAL GLASS -

We were very pleased with the efficiency of your staff, especially with regard to the tricky job of successfully removing the 76 year old stained glass windowpanes....

Mrs. Averil Garritt, Two Chimneys, Lewes, Sussex - December 2011
OAK LEADED LIGHT CASEMENT WINDOWS -

We would like to praise the excellent work carried out at Heart's Delight by Phil and Jake. Their work was first rate and they carried it out expertly and tidily, we are very grateful.

Mr. and Mrs. Green, Kent
FITTED WARDROBES -

Thank you so much for the wonderful design and manufacture of this furniture. I was also very impressed with the installers who worked so hard and were so respectful of our home.

Mrs. E. Wadee, Tunbridge Wells
CUSTOM MADE DOORS TO MATCH PERIOD FEATURES -

I am extremely pleased with the workmanship and quality of my doors and have had many compliments from friends and neighbours. Thank you for doing such a great job.

Mrs. Arlene Toth, Eastbourne, Sussex
WOODEN CURVED FRONT DOOR AND FRAME -

The goods are built to an excellent standard, the dialogue during the design and construction was most helpful and your fitters provided a very high standard of workmanship.

Mr. Graham Reeve, Kenley, Surrey
REPLACEMENT TRADITIONAL SLIDING SASH WINDOWS IN A VICTORIAN VILLA -

We are very pleased with the windows which look terrific and the quality is great. Your installers were helpful and productive.

Mr. and Mrs. Sparey, Hastings, Sussex

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