Will the Cabinet Minister remove the requirement for all listed buildings to require Listed Building Consent when replacing old windows with UPVC?
Answered by Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport | Answered on 05/08/2026
There are no plans to remove the requirement for listed building consent where proposed works would affect the special architectural or historic interest of a listed building, including the replacement of traditional windows with inappropriate modern alternatives.
Listed building consent is an important safeguard that enables changes to be considered on a case-by-case basis, balancing the need for adaptation and continued use with the protection of a building's special interest.