PPS 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage·Page 59·E9
Rainwater Goods
Rainwater goods must not interfere with mouldings or decorative features. Guttering profiles and downpipe positioning are often part of the formal architecture and must respect original designs and traditional materials.
Rainwater goods should not interfere with any mouldings or decorative features. The profile of guttering and the positioning of downpipes are often part of the formal architecture of a listed building and are to be respected in any scheme of work. Where the contribution of the guttering is less formal it will still be important to keep to original profiles and to use traditional materials.
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