I agree, don't get me wrong, I think it's paramount that our architectural heritage is preserved. I've said before, it keeps me in work, but more importantly preserves local buildings and skills.
I guess it's like the NHS, you are only ever going to hear the horror stories, good things never get reported. I do however think the people responsible for implementing the rules should be more accountable.

An example, an old building with two different profiles on the sash windows, one window in the obviously older part of the building made in pitch pine. The other in a fairly recent extension (last 50 yrs) redwood, 6 week wait to reach a verdict!! This despite both my boss and myself advising historic Scotland of our opinion. We were not experts apparently.

Gordon Duguid
2014 Duratec engine plus 4, Montreal blue.