Council plans maintenance work on flats in Alnwick town centre
Plans to replace windows and doors on flats in Alnwick town centre have been submitted.
Northumberland County Council has applied for permission to carry out maintenance works at St Michael’s Square.
It is proposing to replace current timber doors and windows with double glazed white UPVC windows and white composite doors on numbers 1-27, excluding 22.
The flats do not have listed status but are within Alnwick Conservation Area.
A heritage report states: “The proposed replacements are designed to closely replicate the appearance of the existing timber units, meaning the visual change will be minimal.
“While conservation guidance generally encourages the use of traditional materials, the minimal visual impact, improved energy efficiency, and long-term sustainability of high-quality uPVC windows and doors outweigh the minor harm resulting from a material change.
“Alternative options, including repair of existing timber units, were considered. However, due to ongoing deterioration and maintenance issues, this was deemed impractical and unsustainable in the long term.”