Originally Posted by AndyrIch
I deal with heritage building works - we got into trouble a few years back putting hand made lead hoppers onto a building that matched the originals on another elevation. They weren't acceptable because its what's on the building on the day it was listed that counts - in this case they wanted black upvc gutters.

We did get them to see sense in the end, but some conservation officers seem to delight in making life as difficult as possible for the building contractor.


Yep, been there done that, including having to allow a massive section of walling at a castle to collapse, whilst the 'offficer' rtm spent weeks deciding what repairs were allowed

Jon M