Sir Rod Stewart is facing a battle over plans to install double glazing to make his 18th century mansion warmer.
The legendary singer wants to improve the heating at his luxury property in Harlow, Essex, by getting rid of old windows.
The 75-year-old rocker has already had draught proofing work done to the single-pane sash windows and had shutters fitted to them.
He now wants to replace them with double glazed windows to improve “thermal efficiency” at the home he shares with wife Penny Lancaster on the edge of Epping Forest.
A design statement submitted to the council states: “The proposed replacement windows are of a sympathetic design compatible with the character, scale and appearance of the existing property, while providing updated accommodation.”
The work requires planning permission from Epping Forest District Council because his home is a Grade II listed building. But the plans hit a snag when the council’s own conservation team objected to them.
They said the replacing the windows would be a “contentious intervention”.
The I Am Sailing singer bought the palatial 10-bedroom house for £4.65million in 2013.
