Faversham is one of the most historic towns in Kent, so double glazing in Faversham starts with a conversation about planning before it gets anywhere near frames and glass. Inspired Glazing makes aluminium windows and doors in its own workshop at Fifield, near Windsor, and also offers UPVC windows, composite doors and conservatories, all installed by our own team. We are roughly 95 miles from Faversham by road, usually around an hour and three quarters to two hours’ drive, and we have no Kent office, so Faversham work is planned in advance around the journey.
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A medieval market town on a creek
Faversham grew as a royal settlement and seaport on a tidal creek that links the town to the Swale. Abbey Street, laid out to approach the long-gone abbey, has been called the finest medieval street in south-east England, and it was saved from demolition by local campaigners. The Market Place, Court Street and West Street are lined with timber-framed and Georgian buildings, The Mall has late eighteenth-century villas, and Shepherd Neame, which claims to be Britain’s oldest brewery, still brews in the middle of town. Beyond the core are Victorian terraced streets, then twentieth-century estates, with marshland and nature reserves to the north and the North Downs rising to the south.
That variety means the right answer differs from street to street. A listed house on Abbey Street, a Victorian terrace off South Road and a 1990s home on the edge of town each raise different questions about permission, appearance and budget. We would rather spend time at the survey getting that right than sell you a window the council later refuses.
The Faversham Article 4 direction
This is the single most important thing to know. Swale Borough Council made an Article 4 direction in 2007 covering properties within the Faversham Conservation Area, and its guidance says planning permission is required for work such as replacing doors and windows on principal elevations facing a public highway. Several older street-by-street directions, on South Road, Briton Road and East Street, have been folded into it. Ospringe and Preston Next have their own conservation areas, and the town has a very large number of listed buildings, which need listed building consent.
So please check with Swale Borough Council before you choose a product for a front elevation. In many cases the council will expect a close match to the original in material and pattern. We do not make timber windows, so where timber is required we will tell you straight away rather than waste your time. Rear elevations, homes outside the conservation area and later houses are often much simpler. Flats have no householder permitted development rights wherever they are. Our planning permission guide explains the background.
Products that fit Faversham homes
- Homes outside the conservation area, and rear elevations: Reynaers SlimLine 68 aluminium casements, with slim, modern lines, or our Cortizo and Alunet aluminium windows.
- Post-war and modern estates: UPVC windows and doors in the Selecta Advance 70 system, in white, colours or woodgrain, plus composite front doors.
- Kitchen extensions and garden rooms: Smart Visofold and Cortizo bifold doors, Reynaers ConceptPatio 130 sliding doors and roof lanterns.
- More space: conservatories, orangeries and porches, and secondary glazing, which can be a sensible way to improve comfort in a listed building where the council agrees.
Around Faversham
We cover Faversham town, Davington, Ospringe, Preston, Oare, Goodnestone and Boughton under Blean. Nearby, see our pages for Canterbury, Whitstable and Sittingbourne, or the wider Kent windows and doors page.
Our process for Faversham
We begin with a free survey on a day already planned for north Kent, and we will look at planning status with you. You then get a written quote; aluminium windows start from £400, and our double glazing cost guide covers the details. If an application is needed, we can provide drawings and product details. After approval and order, aluminium frames are made at Fifield, with lead times from 10 days, and our fitters travel down to complete the installation over planned, consecutive days. Every job carries a 10-year guarantee. We are a listed Reynaers at Home installer partner with Constructionline Silver.
Book a free survey
Call us on 01753 965 005 (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–1pm), WhatsApp 07934 152 343, or request a quote online.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need planning permission to replace windows in Faversham?
If your home is in the Faversham Conservation Area, very likely for front windows. Swale Borough Council's 2007 Article 4 direction requires planning permission for replacing doors and windows on principal elevations facing a public highway. Listed buildings also need listed building consent. Check with Swale Borough Council before ordering.
Can you make timber sash windows for a Faversham listed building?
No. We do not make timber windows or doors. Our timber-look options are woodgrain UPVC, aluminium and composite doors. If the council requires timber for your building, a specialist joiner is the right route, and we will say so honestly. We may still help with rear elevations or secondary glazing.
Is secondary glazing an option for an old Faversham house?
Often, yes. Secondary glazing sits inside the existing window, so it can improve warmth and reduce noise while leaving the original frames in place. For a listed building, check with Swale Borough Council first, as internal works can still need consent. We will survey and advise on the best fit.
How far is Inspired Glazing from Faversham?
We are based at Fifield, near Windsor, roughly 95 miles from Faversham by road, about an hour and three quarters to two hours' drive. We have no Kent branch, so we plan surveys and installations in advance and book fitting days consecutively so your job is completed in one visit.
What do new windows cost in Faversham?
Our aluminium windows start from £400 per window. UPVC in the Selecta Advance 70 system is usually the lower-cost choice. Sizes, styles, glass and any planning requirements all affect the final figure. We give a written, itemised quote after a free survey, so you can see exactly what you are paying for.