Windows installed in historic Kilmarnock home given thumbs down by council planners

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The owners of an historic home in Kilmarnock have been told that windows and gates installed by a previous owner are against planning regulations.Planners at East Ayrshire Council received a retrospective planning application for the B-listed building in London Road.As well as seeking approval for modern uPvc windows and gates at the Victorian property, the owner also asked for permission to create a car port and remove doorsteps.The property, built between 1869 and 1879, is split into two homes, with the applicant’s neighbour raising an objection about the proposed carport.Agents for the owner argued that there were precedents for the alterations to the property, which is part of the London Road Conservation Area.They stated that neighbouring homes had ‘updated’ traditional windows to PVC, as well as similar entrance gates.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.In a statement to planners Lucy Russell, of TmC planning, said: “The applicant clearly appreciates the character of the London Road area and the status of their property as a listed building, as the colour and style of the windows are not dissimilar to the original style.“They have also ensured that their stained-glass window, which has cultural and historic significance, has not changed in any way.Historic Environment Scotland describe the property as ‘a good example of a 19th Century Italianate villa built