Replacing door with transom

[ttylko]

Hi all
Just moved to a new house which needs few things doing.
One of them is a new front door.
Currently, there is an old pvc door with a little fanlight/transom window. It's immovable but it seems to sit in the same frame as the door.
Am I able to put in new frame and just brick up the window opening part?
Thank you

 

[Notch7]

The upvc frame would’ve replaced a timber door with fanlight which is probably an original feature in the house.

To do what you want requires a lintel of sorts cut into the brickwork either side.
If the external skin is brick it really needs toothing in.

If this is a period house I’d guess the door is set back behind an entrance?

It’s all possible but it would probably end up being a visible alteration. Maybe get awayable if painted brick.


I don’t think it’s something I would do - especially if neighbours have similar feature

 

[ttylko]

Thank you for your reply. Would it be possible to replace the front door without removing the window? Picture of the window attached. Second picture is what neighbours did.