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Post by RogersRose13 on Jan 4, 2010 20:04:08 GMT -5
Do u know if he has had it repainted yet??
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Post by boo1975 on Jan 5, 2010 17:25:27 GMT -5
I dont, i'm afraid. I just research the internet for planning applications & legal appeals involving historic buildings (Rogers house is classed as an historic building) but its a different department that follows up to check that work has been done & orders complied with. I was thinking of taking my kids to Portsmouth at half term in February to see the historic ships. My route would take me very close to Rogers house!! Can i resist the temptation? ?? ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by RogersRose13 on Jan 12, 2010 3:58:01 GMT -5
Don't resist it!! Go!!!
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Post by elena279 on Feb 8, 2010 3:57:22 GMT -5
Hello, newbie here! Do you happen to know if Roger's is an historic house protected by the National Trust or something? Is that the reason why he needs the permission?? Just curious
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Post by boo1975 on Feb 10, 2010 8:00:41 GMT -5
Hello, newbie here! Do you happen to know if Roger's is an historic house protected by the National Trust or something? Is that the reason why he needs the permission?? Just curious Welcome Newbie! In the UK, you almost need permission from your local council, just to breathe in your own home, let alone paint it! Its nothing to do with The National Trust. Roger's house is classed as a Grade 2 Listed Building & it is protected by the rules & policies surrounding the listing of buildings The objections come from the local Council, English Heritage & The Georgian Group. They consider that the Red & Grey (looks pink & grey to me!) colours that Roger has chosen are inappropriate & unsympathetic to the history & character of the house & have a detrimental effect on the vision of the house. He wouldnt have helped his case by not even applying for the relevant consent before he had the painting done.
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Post by elena279 on Feb 10, 2010 8:55:34 GMT -5
Thank you for your reply I see, on this end (Italy) we have the same rules. this story reminds me of when he was denied permission to place the stone lions by the gates of his previous (I think) home in Surrey and he had his revenge by arranging the glowing gnomes in the garden, lol!
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Post by boo1975 on Feb 10, 2010 15:30:59 GMT -5
When it came to the lions, i cant see what the council objected to. It was hardly tasteless or out of keeping with the history of that house. Looking at it from my work point of view, i can see exactly what the problem is with the colour of the house. I do actually like the colours but they are totally out of keeping with a house of that age. :-)
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Post by elena279 on Feb 12, 2010 5:28:26 GMT -5
I couldnt agree more, I fail to understand what was so objectionable about the lions !?! As for the colour, well, it does look pink to me too, rather than some kind of Pompeian red, and I must say even modern houses look terrible when coated in pink (just my opinion of course), although I actually like all shades of pink as a colour
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Post by boo1975 on Feb 13, 2010 4:06:17 GMT -5
I agree. Love pink as a colour but not on a building, old or new! My honest opinion is that Roger knew he would need permission to paint the house, he would have been informed when he bought it that it was Grade 2 listed & he isnt stupid. I think he had it done & hoped that it would be a case of 'oh well, its done now so lets leave it!' Unfortunatly for him, the planning agencies dont work like that! I still want to know if he has had it re-done yet!
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Post by irminells on Feb 13, 2010 7:46:37 GMT -5
Maybe strange, but I like his house in this colour;) This white one is too.... serious (I don't know how to call it). This colour is ok especially it's going to fade away.
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Post by boo1975 on Feb 14, 2010 3:59:43 GMT -5
Maybe strange, but I like his house in this colour;) This white one is too.... serious (I don't know how to call it). This colour is ok especially it's going to fade away. According to Roger's appeal against the order to re-paint, it wont fade. Part of his arguement for keeping the pink colour was that he had the work done to a very high standard, at considerable cost & it was meant to last for 15 years, therefore, any re-painting should be done as routine maintenance in about 12 years time. The council dis-agreed & threw his appeal out & given the time stated on the order, the house should be back to its original colour by now. The problem is to do with the age of the house, it dates back to the 1200's & because it is listed, its protected & should be kept in appropriate colours. P.S. By the way, none of this info is related to my work enquiries, its all available online to anyone who searches for it. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Elenir on Feb 14, 2010 13:29:34 GMT -5
Wow, you people are geniuses when it comes to online search. Can't we see the house on Google Earth?
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Post by elena279 on Feb 16, 2010 9:04:20 GMT -5
Good question, can we? And I wouldnt have been able to dig up so much info about his house either, well done you smart thing!
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