Water management is arguably the most important part for us builders to get right, but many are still struggling with the details, especially on more complicated projects. Im really looking forward to bringing these best practices to life for a live audience." - Jake Bruton

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Fine Homebuilding, the leading trade media brand for construction professionals, has partnered with Huber Engineered Woods LLC, leading manufacturer of quality construction products, including ZIP System TM building enclosures and AdvanTech Subfloor Assembly, to conduct live window-installation demos at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hosted by Fine Homebuilding brand ambassadors Benjamin Bogie and Jake Bruton, the two Fine Homebuilding live, how-to-style demosInstalling a window using ZIP System TM flashing tapes and Installing a window using ZIP System TM Liquid Flashare designed to show two different installation methods for nail-fin windows. Benjamin Bogie and Jake Bruton will demonstrate their personal approaches to using these products, adding details on technique to the information already included in the manufacturers instructions. The demos are designed to have an interactive approach, and Bogie and Bruton will take questions from the audience. They will also interact with each other, creating a friendly and fun rivalry around whose installation is better.

Justin Fink, editorial director of Fine Homebuilding, explains the draw behind doing live, interactive, how-to-style demos right on the show floor: You can learn a lot via social media and YouTube videos, but theres still nothing like watching a live demo and having a chance to ask questions and actually talk to the presenters. Thats why were thrilled to be able to partner with ZIP System products to bring such an important series of building best practices to life for such a large audience.

Jake Bruton, Fine Homebuilding brand ambassador and one of the hosts of the live demos, adds: Water management is arguably the most important part for us builders to get right, but many are still struggling with the details, especially on more complicated projects. Im really looking forward to bringing these best practices to life for a live audience, and one that includes faces that might not be using social media for learning.

IBS attendees are encouraged to attend the Fine Homebuilding live window-installation demos, which will take place at Huber Engineered Woods outdoor Prove it Tour Stage (Booth #P27) at IBS. The two demos, Installing a window using ZIP System TM flashing tapes, and Installing a window using ZIP System TM Liquid Flash, will run back to back starting on Tuesday, January 21, from 1:00-3:00pm PST. The same two demos will be repeated Wednesday, January 22, from 10:00am-12:00pm PST to maximize IBS attendees ability to attend one of the sessions.

Were proud to partner with Fine Homebuilding and their brand ambassadors Jake and Ben, says Tracy Collins, event marketing manager for Huber Engineered Woods. Each brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. Being from the Midwest and Northeast, respectively, they differ in their window-installation approaches and are passionate about the ZIP System sealing solutions that work best for them. Everyone will walk away with tips and tricks to improve the window installation on their next job.

For more information about attending the LIVE demos at IBS, please visit: http://www.finehomebuilding.com/2020/01/09/live-window-flashing-demos-on-the-prove-it-tour-stage-at-ibs-2020

About Fine Homebuilding

Fine Homebuilding is the most trusted and authoritative resource for the residential construction and remodeling community. We uniquely source our content from the job sites and design offices of the most qualified and talented builders and designers in the industry to empower a global workforce with the ability to create the most advanced homes possible. Driven by the ethos that exceptional homes are possible, and that craftsmanship is an honorable and worthy pursuit, Fine Homebuilding has become the brand for skilled practitioners, deeply knowledgeable enthusiasts, industry influencers, and forward-thinking companies who are collectively committed to shaping the way we build. http://www.finehomebuilding.com

About Huber Engineered Woods

Building products innovator Huber Engineered Woods LLC has a reputation built on consistent product performance and commitment to people. Fueled by on-the-jobsite analysis and building science principles, AdvanTech subflooring and ZIP System building enclosure product solutions have changed the way construction teams build better buildings. AdvanTech and ZIP System products streamline installation, while providing dependable performance as critical components of quiet, stiff floors and weather-resistant, tight building envelopes. With headquarters inCharlotte, NC; manufacturing facilities in Maine, Georgia, Virginia, Tennessee, and Oklahoma; and a national sales team of over 100 members; Huber Engineered Woods provides specialty building materials to residential, multifamily, and light commercial projects nationwide, through a national network of lumberyard and distribution partners.Visit http://www.huberwood.com to learn more.

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Floor & Decor Holdings Inc (NYSE:FND) saw some unusual options trading activity on Wednesday. Stock traders acquired 1,637 call options on the company. This represents an increase of approximately 1,150% compared to the typical daily volume of 131 call options.

In related news, Director Peter Starrett sold 33,000 shares of Floor & Decor stock in a transaction on Monday, December 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $50.65, for a total transaction of $1,671,450.00. Following the transaction, the director now owns 38,128 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,931,183.20. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, major shareholder Corporate Opportunities F. Ares sold 7,105,728 shares of Floor & Decor stock in a transaction on Thursday, November 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $43.80, for a total transaction of $311,230,886.40. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 7,244,980 shares of company stock worth $317,685,243. 7.00% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Rhumbline Advisers grew its holdings in Floor & Decor by 0.7% during the 3rd quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 66,100 shares of the companys stock valued at $3,381,000 after purchasing an additional 433 shares during the last quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio grew its holdings in Floor & Decor by 0.6% during the 3rd quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio now owns 80,304 shares of the companys stock valued at $4,108,000 after purchasing an additional 462 shares during the last quarter. First Mercantile Trust Co. grew its holdings in Floor & Decor by 10.9% during the 2nd quarter. First Mercantile Trust Co. now owns 4,920 shares of the companys stock valued at $206,000 after purchasing an additional 485 shares during the last quarter. Fenimore Asset Management Inc. grew its holdings in Floor & Decor by 0.3% during the 4th quarter. Fenimore Asset Management Inc. now owns 190,543 shares of the companys stock valued at $9,681,000 after purchasing an additional 613 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Metropolitan Life Insurance Co NY grew its holdings in Floor & Decor by 15.7% during the 3rd quarter. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co NY now owns 4,971 shares of the companys stock valued at $254,000 after purchasing an additional 675 shares during the last quarter.

Several brokerages have commented on FND. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price target on shares of Floor & Decor from $52.00 to $59.00 and gave the stock a buy rating in a research note on Monday, January 6th. They noted that the move was a valuation call. UBS Group boosted their price target on shares of Floor & Decor from $51.00 to $53.00 and gave the stock a buy rating in a research note on Monday, November 4th. Piper Jaffray Companies set a $49.00 price target on shares of Floor & Decor and gave the stock a hold rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 15th. Raymond James began coverage on shares of Floor & Decor in a research note on Monday, October 7th. They issued a strong-buy rating and a $70.00 price target on the stock. Finally, ValuEngine upgraded shares of Floor & Decor from a strong sell rating to a sell rating in a research note on Thursday, October 24th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have issued a hold rating, seven have given a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The company currently has an average rating of Hold and a consensus target price of $48.61.

Shares of NYSE FND opened at $48.87 on Friday. The firms 50-day moving average price is $49.26 and its 200-day moving average price is $46.23. The company has a current ratio of 1.31, a quick ratio of 0.32 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.27. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.93 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 50.38, a P/E/G ratio of 1.50 and a beta of 1.88. Floor & Decor has a 12-month low of $29.03 and a 12-month high of $53.00.

Floor & Decor (NYSE:FND) last announced its earnings results on Friday, November 1st. The company reported $0.27 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.26 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $521.10 million for the quarter, compared to analysts expectations of $524.00 million. Floor & Decor had a net margin of 6.81% and a return on equity of 17.58%. The businesss revenue was up 19.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.24 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Floor & Decor will post 1.1 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Floor & Decor Company Profile

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc operates as a multi-channel specialty retailer of hard surface flooring and related accessories. The company's stores offer tile, wood, laminate, vinyl, and natural stone flooring products, as well as decorative and installation accessories. It serves professional installers, commercial businesses, and do it yourself customers.

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Its rare that a 100-plus year old house located in a neighborhood that has seen plenty of bad times remains as unscathed as Kym Ricketts-Morris and Eric Morris home in resurgent Beacon Hill.

Built in 1910, the home was never abandoned, never vandalized and never sectioned into apartments. Instead it was for the most part well taken care of by a succession of owners who appreciated and protected its architectural integrity save for the occasional shag carpet.

And as the homes latest custodians, the couple hopes to continue that tradition.

The fact that the house is still here 110 years later is amazing, said Morris, who is retired from the Army and is now a social worker with the South Alamo Regional Alliance for the Homeless. And we do feel the responsibility to try to ensure that that continues, no matter how long we live here.

When the couple moved to San Antonio two years ago, they initially thought they wanted to live in King William, but quickly discovered homes there were out of their price range.

So we started looking around, and when we drove up to this one we said, Thats our house, said Ricketts-Morris, a master sergeant and Army combat medic at Joint Base San Antonio.

The five-bedroom, 2 -bathroom house has two stories with porches on both floors and a handsome gabled roof.

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Its super comfortable and warm and welcoming, Ricketts-Morris explained as their youngest son, 6-year-old Luke, buzzed about. We do a lot of entertaining, and the house is nicely set up for that.

Theres still a lot about the house that remains a mystery, however.

They suspect, for example, that it was a kit house, sold by mail order and shipped by railroad to San Antonio for assembly.

Weve been in some other homes in the neighborhood, and they also have things like this, said Ricketts-Morris, gesturing to the built-in serving buffet in the dining room thats topped with a gorgeous stained glass window. The stained glass has different patterns, but apparently this was a popular option in these kit houses.

Other details they believe are original to the house or that have been there so long they might as well be include the Mission-style front and side doors, the wooden beams in the dining and living room ceilings, the wood flooring both upstairs and down and the pocket door between the foyer and the living room.

Sometimes it seems like the only thing not original is the plumbing and wiring, Morris said with a grin.

One of the previous owners, real estate broker Marcos Zertuche, lived there with his wife Lulu from 1995 to 2000. They did most of the restoration work, including removing plywood from the walls to expose the shiplap underneath before plastering over it. They also replaced the plumbing and made the updated the kitchen by adding modern appliances such as a dishwasher.

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The downstairs floors were covered by this red shag carpet, he said. When we pulled it up, there was this beautiful oak flooring underneath. Upstairs it was long-leaf pine. It was all still in very good shape, so all we had to do was refinish it.

Today the home is mostly furnished with many of the French and German antiques the couple collected during their postings in Europe.

We found a lot of it in old barns and in estate sales, Ricketts-Morris said. Actually, it looks better here than it did in our European home, which was much more modern.

The dining room table, for example, came from Spain where it had been in a home that had been vacant for 15 years. The bench seats look like small church pews, with intricate carvings along the top rails and seats that lift up for storage.

Upstairs theres a hand-painted dresser they found in a barn in Germany that they bought for about 50 euros ($55) that was insured for 10,000 euros (more than $11,000).

We dont know when it was made, Morris said, but you can tell it was pre-industrial because the only metal is the hinges. There arent any nails or screws, so the wood was assembled like a jigsaw puzzle.

Often in an old home like this, the treasures are hidden by later additions installed by previous owners. When fixing a roof leak, for example,the ceiling tiles were removed.

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What was revealed was the original ceiling made of wooden boards decorated with thumb and palm prints left by the workers who installed it back when William Howard Taft was president. Theyve since decided to keep the ceiling uncovered, hand prints and all.

Kitchens and baths in old homes are rarely original few modern-day homeowners have the patience to use the same appliances and fixtures their grandmothers did and the West Mulberry home is no exception. One of the previous owners, redid the upstairs bathroom, but decades ago, it seems, adding a pedestal sink and pink-and-white tile floor.

Its got more of a 1950s feel instead of a 1910 feel, said Ricketts-Morris, who did her best to make the room a bit more historically accurate by adding an ornately decorated wood fireplace mantle they found on the side of a road when they lived in Washington, D.C.

And when they learned that the previous owners had sold an historically accurate stove that had been in the kitchen, replacing it with a modern appliance, they found an old Hot Point model with a similar look to replace it.

Its doesnt work, so instead they use the inside of the oven to store their alcohol and mixers.

If not hot historically accurate, at least its efficient.

Richard A. Marini is a features writer in the San Antonio and Bexar County area. Read him on our free site, mySA.com, and on our subscriber site, ExpressNews.com. | rmarini@express-news.net | Twitter: @RichardMarini

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Nudist swimmers have complained they were booted out of a leisure centre after a renovation will see the installation of floor to ceiling windows.

Alton Sports Centre used to host once-a-month sessions for swimmers who wanted to strip off.

The naturist group says it has been holding the sessions since the 1990s, and that 34 people regularly attend to swim naked.

Plans for the new building include asubstantial amount of glazing and floor to ceilingwindows along two sides of the main pool, making it visible from the cafe, reception, climbing and soft play areas.

One aggrieved nudist, Julian, who did not give his last name, told the BBC thatthose who had attended the final session on Sunday "were very dismayed indeed" by the decision.

He accused the centre's management of "not engaging with or discussing the issue in any way with the naturist users of the sports centre during the construction of the replacement building".

East Hampshire District Council said: "Whilst we haven't consulted with the naturist group directly, they were given the opportunity to share their views during the planning process.

"We held a number of public forums during the consultation which the general public and local clubs were invited to attend."

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Microsoft's support forWindows 7is officially over, so if you're still running a PC on it, you're doing it at your own risk. You can upgrade to Windows 10and, if you're currently running a licensed and activated copy of Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 Home or Pro, here's how to do it for free.

But, in my own experience making the switch from Windows 7 to Windows 10, my laptop's performance became frustratingly slow. It was a low-end laptop to begin with and, although it met Win 10's system requirements, it just wasn't a great experience. I ended up turning that into a Chromebook for my kids and moving on to a laptop built for what Windows 10 offers.

The end of Windows 7 support is as good a time as any to make the jump to Microsoft's current OS or consider a switch to Mac or Chrome, or even get a laptop with Linux preinstalled. But if you're not sure where to start right now, here are five easy picks to help steer you on your search. You can also head straight to our list of best laptops and desktops; also, here are ourbest gaming laptops,15-inch laptops,two-in-onesandChromebooks, as well as thebest choices for college students,creativesandMacBook Pro alternativesfor the Windows set. Plus, if you just want pure power or battery life, our rankings ofbattery lifeandperformanceare for you.

Acer knows how to put together a solid budget-friendly laptop, and the Aspire 5 is a fine example. A remarkable deal for simple tasks like email, word processing and the like, it's also thin and relatively light for a 15.6-inch laptop. It's available in a variety of configurations starting as low as $400, but can go up to $650 if you wantentry-level discrete graphics for basic gaming and content creation. Our $530 version ably balances performance and affordability. Read our Acer Aspire 5 (2019) review.

This is our go-to recommendation for those in search of a MacOS laptop for everyday basic use. The Air was updated earlier in the year withApple's True Tone display, new processors and a $100 price drop. As Apple's most affordable laptop starting at $1,099, it's not exactly a bargain and you can get a lot morecomputerfor your money if you go with Windows. Regardless, the Air remains one of the best laptops available for battery life, performance and design. Read more.

Though it's relatively thin and light, this 15.6-inch Chromebook is better suited for life around the house. The extra screen real estate not only makes it easier to get work done, but also makes it more enjoyable for entertainment. And if the full-HD display isn't enough for you, there are USB-C ports (one on each side) that support video out, so you can also connect an external display. Read our HP Chromebook 15 (2019) review.

A lot has changed in the world of gaming laptops since Windows 7 was the OS of choice. They've gotten thin and lighter for sure, but they're also more powerful at lower prices, with good entry-level models available for $800 or less. The midrange G5 15 hits this mark with an excellent price-to-performance ratio, build quality and design. Dell's G-series gaming laptops are cheaper than those from its Alienware division, but still capable of playing the latest AAA titles. Read our Dell G5 15 5590 review.

A detachable two-in-one like Microsoft's Surface Pro takes advantage of Windows 10's ability to shift from a desktop to mobile operating system. It hits all the right notes, too, if you're looking for a do-it-all Windows tablet that doubles as a Windows laptop. These powerful laptops feature an eighth-gen Intel Core processor and long-lasting battery life. And becauseMicrosoft released the updated Pro 7, the Surface Pro is available at lower prices, and you can find it bundled with its excellent keyboard and pen. Read our Microsoft Surface Pro 6 review.

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Huawei launches the new openEuler OS: will it replace Android and Windows?

Huawei has just released the source code of openEuler, a Linux distribution based on CentOS. Even if Huawei doesnt say it, the fact that the distribution is optimized for ARM and x86 makes it on paper an excellent candidate to replace Android and Windows.

While the conflict between the United States and China is continuous, Huawei is looking for lasting solutions to no longer depend on American software.

We can, therefore, interpret the launch of the openEuler project, with a rather technical press release, as one of the steps that should lead the firm to this objective. The press release explains that the works started on September 17, 2019. But what is openEuler? The project is an open-source variant of EulerOS, itself derived from Linux CentOS, of which 100% of the packages are both optimized for x86 (PC with Intel processor). In addition to ARM64 (architecture used by smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices).

We have the impression that we are facing a serious candidate to replace Android and Windows. But until now, we do not have any information confirmed by the company. So we will keep an eye on the companys news.

It is worth to mention that Huawei has had a rather complicated 2019 year due to the American ban that arrived in May. The company has managed to grow year on year, but the prospects for 2020 are more complicated.

Eric Xu, one of Huawei executives, has published a New Yearmessageto employees in which he states that the company will remain on the Entity List in 2020. The executive adds that Huawei will not grow as quickly as it did in the first half of 2019. The company has achieved sales growth of 18% year-over-year in 2019.

Survival will be our first priority. To this end, we need to remain dedicated, always put our customers first, and keep creating value. Specifically, we will focus on the following four areas: sustaining growth, improving our capabilities, optimizing our organization, and controlling risks.Says Xu.

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Shutting down Microsofts Remix3D art repository feels like something more than just ending a project that failed to gain traction. It feels like one of the last gasps of an era when Microsoft wanted to bring creativity to all Windows users.

When we compiled our list of Microsofts 2019 hits and misses, Microsoft The Musical, conceived and performed by company interns, stood out as a breath of fresh air. It said, yeah, we toil away writing code all day, but were more than nerds. Were creative nerds.

Thats exactly what Remix3D represented. Remix3D was part of Paint 3D, an app that lets you create dioramas and other 3D objects. Remix3D was the cloud repository that allowed you to upload your own creations, but also incorporate others art into your own scenes. It was cool, anyone with Windows could do it, and it was free.

The HoloLens, especially, is one of the key products that was lost along Microsofts arc from creativity to productivity.

A few years ago, something began to change. These were days when Microsoft still titled Windows feature updates with their own mission statement: the Creators Update, for example.

Before the Creators Update actually shipped in March of 2017, however,someone at Microsoft began prioritizing productivity over creativity. We still saw a few more fun tools for consumers: The Video Editor appMicrosoft previewed with the Fall Creators Update a few months later, for instance, let you jazz up your kids soccer video bytransforming the ball into a meteor. And like Photos, Paint 3D, and the rest, Video Editor was free.

Behind the scenes, however, Micorosft was quietly beginning to put away the paints and brushes and wood chisels, deciding instead to focus solely on the canvas, also known as Office 365. Heres a white sheet of paper.Draw on it. Color it. Collaborate. Share. Publish. And well charge you an annual subscription to keep doing so.

Microsofts mantra now is that if you cant charge for it, why do it?

In the years since, some elements of Microsofts creative vision for consumers have died of neglect: RIP Capture 3D, Windows Mixed Reality, Groove Music Maker. Others have found a real job. HoloLens, for example, has become less of a gateway to adventure and more of a corporate tool for training sessions and architectural visualizations.

Interestingly, at the same time that Microsoft is shedding consumer creative apps, a small but growing niche of PCs and peripherals, including Microsofts Surface Studioand Acers ConceptD, is rising to address the emerging creator class. These professionals specialize in video, design, and other graphics-intensive tasks. The applications they wield are not cute amusements like Paint 3D, buthigh-end applications from companies like Adobe, where creativity ships with its own enterprise license.

You can understand why this motivated, capital-expenditure-rich user base would be worth pursuing, and why, as a result, less and less attention is being paid to nurturing the creative efforts of individual users. Closing Remix3D has evendiminished the few remaining creative apps within Windows. If you edit a photo within Windows 10s Photos app, you wont be able to add 3D objects to your scene any more, though the menu option remains.

At one time, Microsoft promised, not only could you add 3D objects to a photo or movie, but theyd have actualbehaviors as well.

Were not saying that creativity is dead within Redmond. But its receded from the public eye. Remember when Microsoft and other companies hosted demo days, where researchers would show off their visions of the future? Those days seem long gone. Microsofts home for personal projects, the Microsoft Garage, houses apps like Ink to Code instead of cool experiments like Ear Hockey. Engineering has replaced artistry, and collaboration has replaced creation.

I can almost hear Microsoft employees objecting: Collaboration is creation! Yes, to a point. Jointly developing a planning document to guide a new housing development is both a creative process, and part and parcel of Microsofts enterprise business model. That means more resources todevelop Microsoft Teams than the wonderful, forgottenFresh Paint.

Windows 10s Mixed Reality Viewer was arguably as cool as some of the augmented reality things Snapchat offered...but since none of the kids discovered it (and it required a tablet PC, not a phone) it died on the vine.

Its also hard to separate Microsofts creative ennui from the slow decline of its consumer business, as Zune, Groove Music, Microsoft Band, Windows Phone, and more have fallen by the wayside. Those days with Bill Gates riffing with Jerry Seinfeld? Long gone. The one bright spot is Xbox, which has supplemented its sequel-heavy AAA games lineup with the Game Pass subscription, which puts innovative smaller indie games in front of a mainstream audience.

Theres a lot to look forward to in 2020: Windows 10X, the Surface Duo and Surface Neo, a new Xbox, and more. All of these are platforms upon which creators could thrive. I just miss the days when Microsoft seemed poised to develop a bold, rich, daring ecosystem of first-party creative apps for consumers, before bowing once again to the Office juggernaut.

It wasnt always this way. Closing Remix3D feels like more than just the end of a product at Microsoft. Its the end of a more joyful time.

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Planning permission for new windows at the North East of Scotland Fishermens Organisation Ltd in Peterhead has been refused.

The application was discussed by members of the Buchan Area Committee on Tuesday, January 14.

The organisation had submitted the application in a bid to replace five timber ground floor windows at the Broad Street building with new white uPVC windows.

The building is a Category B Listed building and is located within the Peterhead Central Conservation Area.

In a report issued to committee members Aberdeenshire Councils Environment Team stated: The installation of non-timber windows is contrary to Policy HE1 which does not allow development which would have a negative effect on the character, integrity or setting of a listed building.

The proposal is also contrary to Historic Environment Scotland guidance, which suggests that replacement windows should seek to match the original units as closely as possible in terms of design, construction and material finish.

The Environment Team added that it did not support the proposed replacement as it would erode the traditional appearance of the building and wider character of the Peterhead Central Conservation Area.

Aberdeenshire Council planners had recommended that the application be refused as it did not meet the requirements of policies within the Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan 2017 and they added that the changes would fail to preserve or enhance the character and/or appearance of the Peterhead Conservation Area.

Commenting at the meeting Councillor Norman Smith said: I think it is wrong to demand it get replaced with wood, PVC is fine as long as it looks good.

Councillor Stephen Calder stated that he agreed with the recommendation to refuse the application, while councillor Jim Ingram asked if it was possible to see an example of the PVC proposed in the plan.

The matter was put to a vote with a motion to refuse the plans and an amendment to see a PVC sample and deferal of the application.

The motion received six votes to four for the amendment and therefore the application was refused.

Kirstie Topp , Local Democracy Reporting Service

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A new restaurant called Thai Signature could be taking over 722 King Street, once home to local establishment Geranio Ristorante.

Geranio Ristorante closed in 2018 after 42 years of serving up Italian meals and the building has been empty since then. Recently filed permits show, however, that Thai Signature could be taking over the space with a focus on offering street food from Thailand. The restaurant will also have a bar serving wine, beer and cocktails.

Before Thai Signature opens, new restaurant will also have something of a facelift, with plans to remove the awning and replace the front facade with a new green and white design.

The space was originally a cobbler shop in the 1880s but the current building was constructed sometime between 1902 and 1907, according to a city staff report.

The original plan was a wall-to-wall glass building with a very modern design, Historic Preservation Manager Al Cox said, but staff worked with the applicant for something more Old Town appropriate. The new designs were unanimously approved at the Dec. 18 Board of Architectural Review meeting.

On the same block, a new pair of restaurants called The Handover and The Kings Ransom are in the worksfor the space that was once Eamonns Dublin Chipper and Bar PX, with signs recently placed in the window.

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BX/19/03113/TCA: Rose Tree House, The Street. Notification of intention to reduce width on east and south sector back to boundary and crown reduce by 3m on 1 no. Sweet Chestnut tree (T1).

CC/19/02845/FUL: Scopwick Power, Quarry LaneConstruction and operation of an urban reserve 2.5MW micro power plant and associated equipment.

CC/19/02851/FUL: Robert Sadler And Company, First And Second Floors, 30B Southgate.

Replacement entrance door on ground floor and replace first and second floor windows to the front and rear elevations.

CC/19/03147/FUL: Westward House, 38 Fishbourne Road. Change of use from existing short stay accommodation into 3 no. 1 bed flats and refurbishment of existing office space.

CC/19/03162/DOM: 138, Parklands Road. Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension.

CC/19/03203/DOM: 30, Highland Road. Single and two storey extensions between houses to side and rear.

CC/20/00026/TPA: 4, Harberton Crescent. Fell 1 no. Sycamore tree (marked on plan as T1) within Woodland, W1 subject to CC/68/00163/TPO.

CC/20/00012/TPA: Westgate House, 52 Westgate. Reduce and reshape upper crown by up to 3m, reduce major limb on south aspect by approx. 3-5m at 7m (above ground level) and remove major deadwood throughout on 1 no. London Plane tree (T4) subject to CC/62/00135/TPO.

CC/20/00020/TCA: Regnum Court, Flat 3, North Walls.

Notification of intention to crown reduce (all round) by 10% on 2 no. Evergreen trees.

CC/20/00050/DOM: Kimber, Rew Lane. Extension to south west end elevation. Replace dormers. Raise front south east roof. Add porch entrance canopy. Internal remodelling requiring infill of existing under croft area. New windows and doors externally for whole building. Rear Gable extension at first floor only to Master Bedroom.

CC/20/00071/TCA: 19, Whyke Road. Notification of intention to crown reduce to height by 1.5m (to 6m) and all widths by 2m (to 5m) on 1 no. Magnolia tree (T1) and 1 no. Cupressus tree (T2).

East Wittering and Bracklesham

EWB/19/03157/DOM: Whyteways, 7 Peerley Road. Erection of single storey rear extension, infilling of existing front roof overhangs and construction of entrance porch; conversion of garage to habitable room and installation of dormer.

EWB/20/00015/PLD: 3, Willow Way. Erection of single storey rear extension and installation of rear dormer window.

FB/19/03097/TCA: Roman Landing, 69 Fishbourne Road. Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Crab Apple tree.

FB/19/03141/FUL: Land South Of Ivy Lodge, Blackboy Lane. Construction of 35 no. affordable residential dwellings for first - time buyers with associated access, parking, landscaping and associated infrastructure.

FB/19/03189/FUL: Fishbourne Centre, Blackboy Lane. Removal of existing wooden decking and fencing. Extension and construction of concrete paved patio area and surrounding low lying wall on east elevation.

FB/20/00043/DOM: 20, Deeside Avenue. Garage conversion into habitable living space and revised fenestration to the side and rear elevations.

FU/20/00028/PNO: Oakwood West Estate, Moutheys Lane. 1 no. forestry storage barn providing secure storage for vehicles, tools and equipment and site welfare facilities.

KD/20/00014/DOM: 57, Townfield. Two storey side extension and single storey front porch extension.

NM/20/00005/FUL: Manor Nursery, Lagness Road. Change of use of former class A1 (retail outlet) building with workshop to provide class B2 (general industrial use) including offices and storage.

O/20/00004/TCA: Oving Lodge, Church Lane. Notification of intention to crown lift by up to 7m (above ground level) on 2 no. Lime trees (T1 and T2) and reduce western sector by 1.5m (back to the wall) on 1 no. Holly tree (T3).

SB/20/00041/DOM: Inlands Barn, Inlands Road. Erection of boundary wall and installation of vehicular and pedestrian gates to provide access from Inlands Road

SI/20/00016/DOM: The Granary, Mill Lane. Replacement single storey outbuilding on site of existing store building - with photovoltaic panels on South facing elevation.

SI/20/00017/LBC: The Granary, Mill Lane. Replacement single storey outbuilding on site of existing store building - with photovoltaic panels on South facing elevation.

SI/20/00046/PA3Q: Land North Of 66 Street, End Lane. Change of use of 2 no. agricultural buildings to 2 no. dwellings (Class C3).

SY/19/03128/OUT: Land At Ursula Avenue.Outline planning permission all matters reserved - erection of 2 no. bungalows.

TG/19/02846/DOM: 87A, Cheshire Crescent.Erection of two storey and single storey rear extension and porch to the front. Installation of ground floor windows to the front and side and second storey window to the side.

WE/20/00024/TCA: Mill House, River Street. Notification of intention to coppice a row of mixed Willow and Hazel trees and self-seeded Plum saplings (marked on plan as 1), reduce back to main stem 3 no. limbs on south-east sector (overhanging road) on 1 no. Ash tree (marked on plan as 2), crown reduce by up to 30% (all round) on 1 no. Apple tree (marked on plan as 3) and fell 1 no. Elderberry tree (marked on plan as 4).

WR/20/00007/TCA: Winterfold, Durbans Road. Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Willow tree (T1).

WW/19/03142/FUL: St Peters Church Hall, Church Road. Partial demolition on the east elevation, proposed extension on the south elevation with associated works including extending parking area.

WW/19/03152/DOM: 5, Southcote Avenue. Erection of single store side extension with entrance to front elevation and conversion of garage to habitable room.

WW/20/00029/PNO: Land North Of White Barn, Elms Lane. 1 no. agricultural barn for cattle and storage for equipment, feed and bedding.

SDNP/19/04463/FUL: West Dean Estate, Town Lane. Retrospective approval for the upgrading and resurfacing of an existing private forestry access road on the West Dean Estate. The proposed description of development is as follows: Retrospective resurfacing of section of private single-track lane.

SDNP/19/05716/FUL: Land South East of Hillands Farm, B2141 Marden Hill to Hooksway Lane. Change of use of land from agriculture to camp site and retrospective permission sought for shower and toilet facilities and site signage.

SDNP/19/05583/HOUS: High Marley, Marley Heights. Demolition of outbuildings and construction of swimming pool and erection of adjacent leisure buildings.

SDNP/19/05976/TPO: Land West of 19, Southleys. Reduce 5 no. secondary limbs overhanging car park by up to 3m and deadwood on 1 no. Oak tree (quoted as T1, TPOd nos. T4). Reduce crown over car park by 3m and deadwood on 1 no. Oak tree (quoted as T2, TPOd nos T5). Crown lift by up to 3m (above ground level) and deadwood on 1 no. (quoted as a Field Maple tree) is an Oak tree (quoted as T3, TPOd nos T6). Crown reduce to 8m habitat pole on 1 no. Oak tree (Quoted as T4, TPOd nos. T2). All 4 no. trees are subject to FH/92/00474/TPO.

SDNP/19/06040/HOUS: 8, The Leys. Installation of PV Solar Panels on front and rear roof areas.

SDNP/19/05940/HOUS: Hill Croft , Wakestone Lane. Freestanding greenhouse.

SDNP/19/05941/LIS: Hill Croft , Wakestone Lane. Freestanding greenhouse.

SDNP/19/06052/HOUS: The Laurels , The Street. Erection of replacement outbuilding.

SDNP/19/06056/HOUS: The Laurels , The Street. Erection of replacement outbuilding.

SDNP/19/05620/HOUS: Jasmine Cottage , Nyewood Road. Demolition of existing store and construction of single storey side extension.

SDNP/19/06063/HOUS: The Barn House, North Lane. Erection of a greenhouse.

SDNP/19/06119/HOUS: 1, The Street. Insertion of new Velux windows to rear elevation and replacement windows to street elevation.

SDNP/19/06066/HOUS: Brickyard Cottage , Surrey Road. Larger new dormer and construction of new side extension, together with a new outdoor pool and plant shed.

SDNP/19/06129/HOUS: St Peters Well, Vicarage Lane. Internal repair alterations and minor external alterations to. Removal of existing single storey extension and construction of new single storey rear extension.

SDNP/19/06130/LIS: St Peters Well , Vicarage Lane. Internal repair alterations and minor external alterations. Removal of existing single storey extension and construction of new single storey rear extension.

SDNP/19/06109/LDP: Keepers Cottage , Fernhurst Road. Single storey rear extension and front porch.

SDNP/19/05499/HOUS: Quarry Hill, Grove Lane. Construction of garage, car ports and store, with hobbies room over.

SDNP/19/06076/TCA: Leconfield Estate Company, Park Road. Notification of intention to remove 1 no. stem (South sector) on 1 no. Holly tree (T1).

SDNP/19/06128/FUL: 36, Littlecote. Change of use from Childrens Residential Home (C2) to a Veterinary Surgery (Sui Generis) including external material alterations, changes to fenestration, new parking areas and landscape alterations.

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Planning applications submitted to Chichester District Council and the South Downs National Park Authority - Midhurst and Petworth Observer