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No You cant I looked at buying a grade2* listed property (mentioned in pevsner no less) 1800's alms house.

You even had to use authentic rubbish paint on the doors

So that's what I'm saying. Instead of useless laws like that one, the Government should put a lot of weight and money and refurbish all of those windows, making them modern while using all those "original materials" or whatever they want.

Instead, I'm sure half the energy footprint goes to waste through those windows...

I'm not sure many people would agree with you that laws to prevent the destruction of historic buildings are "useless".

LOL please go look at a map of London, Z1-Z2. Protection? It's almost like every other building is "protected"!

Plus, read my comments. I'm saying the government should take care and sponsor the fixes to ensure the quality while greatly reducing the energy bill (that's my thesis).

London is 2000 years old. There are lots of historic buildings. There are energy saving grants available. Building regulations on insulation (including glazing) are very strict, but they're not retroactive until further work is done on the building. That's when you do see the double glazed units in sash windows. These are, incidentally, very expensive items, but then so is most listed building work. If you don't want it, don't buy a listed building.

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