> They're concerned new slightly thicker window frames might destroy the character of their 60s water-stained concrete brutalist eyesore.

As a huge fan of both brutalist architecture and so-called 'tilt and turn' windows, I had already braced myself for feeling conflicted about this when I clicked through. But no, there's nothing particularly distinctive about the windows that would be lost in a renovation. Here's a high-resolution picture for those who want to see for themselves:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/63/Arlingto...

Notice that only a few of the sliding windows are even open on what appears to be a very pleasant day, so sliding-vs-tilting doesn't seem relevant. I don't think the extra centimetre of window frame is going to be visible from the seaside anyway!

You have to read between the lines. Apart from the nutter OAP, 150 objections can easily be explained by occupiers actually having to contribute to the replacement. When a landlord does a big renovation program like this, they're going to get the money back somehow - be it with a large lease increase or compulsory contributions.

But arguing about money makes people look greedy - or worse (in classist Britain) cheap, aka poor. So they will argue about windows, character, anything.

There's nutters everywhere, to be fair.