Alan, I would certainly advise you against following Richard Bridges suggestions from his post at 3:12 yesterday. If you do so you will almost certainly be served with an enforcement notice to "remove and restore" at your own expense. Listed building applications are generally considered on their own merits and while, in general, the presumption will be to refuse, if you can demonstrate that what you propose would be sympathetic to the original listed building you may obtain permission. Most DC offices will provide a pre-app advice service (probably for a fee - my own office charges £60) and will need you to draw up a plan and provide samples of materials.
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