Concern & action: Planning consent within conservation area
Submission of detailed proposals for approval by the local authority conservation officer (as part of planning application process)
Suggested actions
Before Implementation
Measure with extensive changes to exterior of building and likely to be controversial in a conservation area. Research the local authority
During implementation
Continue consultation with local authorty's conservation officer during construction to confirm implementation of proposal as agreed.
After implementation
RELATED MEASURES
FABRIC (24)
External Wall insulation
Internal Wall insulation
Frame infill insulation
Loft insulation
Rafter insulation
Flat roof insulation
Room in roof insulation
Floor insulation between/under floor joists
Floor Insulation on top of existing floor finish
Floor void filled with insulation
Exposed soffits to upper floors: Insulation in between joists or under soffit
Replacement of existing ground floor with new concrete insulated solid ground floor
Window draughtproofing
Energy efficient glazing
Secondary glazing
Window Shutters Refurbishment
Window External Shading
Window Replacement
Door draughtproofing
High performance doors
Door refurbishment
Chimney removal complete
Chimney removal internal
SERVICES (23)
Photovoltaics
Hydropower generation
Heating system Refurbishment
High efficiency gas-fired condensing boilers
Oil-fired condensing boilers
Air source heat pumps
Ground/Water source heat pumps
Biomass boilers
Biomass stove with back boiler
Solar water heating
Communal heat generating system
Micro combined heat and power
Wet Under-floor heating
Communal Heat Distribution System and controls
Background ventilators and intermittent extract fans
Passive stack ventilation
Continuous mechanical extract ventilation
Continuous mechanical supply and extract ventilation with heat recovery
Passive stack ventilation with heat recovery
Passive stack ventilation with demand control ventilation
Continuous mechanical extract ventilation with demand control ventilation
Continuous mechanical supply and extract ventilation with heat recovery and with demand control ventilation
RELATED REFERENCES (10)
Energy efficiency And Historic Buildings: Open fires, chimneys and flues (2012)
English Heritage
Solid Wall Insulation in Scotland: Exploring barriers, solutions and new approaches (2012)
Changeworks
Warmer Bath: A guide to improving the energy efficiency of traditional homes in the city of Bath (2011)
Bath Preservation Trust & Centre for Sustainable Energy
Energy Heritage: A guide to improving energy efficiency in traditional and historic homes (2008)
Changeworks
Renewable Heritage: A guide to microgeneration in traditional and historic homes (2009)
Changeworks
Insulating pitched roofs at rafter level/warm roofs (2012)
English Heritage
Insulating timber framed walls (2012)
English Heritage
Early cavity walls (2012)
English Heritage