Stansted forced to respect ancient building

There is a building near Stansted Airport, owned by the airport’s ruling body, BAA. The building has become the centre of controversy between the contractors who installed double-glazed plastic windows in the 17^th century structure and the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings.

The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings has called BAA on the fact that they did not obtain the proper permits needed to install something like that in a protected property. The Society’s technical secretary Douglas Kent says, ‘It looks horrendous. This is sheer vandalism and shows a blatant disregard for the law.’

The building is made from Grade II listed timber and requires permission before an y alterations can be made. BAA claims it was not aware of any restrictions when the windows were installed and vows to right the wrong.

A BAA spokesperson stated, ‘We take our responsibility for the management and upkeep of properties owned by BAA very seriously, and it was with regret that we learnt of the error made regarding the installation of new windows at Woodgates End.’

‘As soon as this matter was brought to our attention we took immediate action to rectify the situation and are now ensuring that the relevant planning application is submitted to Uttlesford District Council by the contractors as soon as possible.’

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