29 July 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Auldyn House, 24, Parliament Street, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1ap
The proposal involves replacing windows on the front elevation above the shop front with timber sliding sash windows matching existing arches and angles, replacing rear elevation windows and doors with timber units, and re-roofing the building while adding three new roof lights on the rear slope.
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The officer applied the statutory test of Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999, concluding the proposal would preserve and protect the Conservation Area by improving the building's …
General Policy 2
Requires development to protect surroundings, not adversely affect local character or resident amenity (b, c, d). Officer assessed front/rear window replacements and roof works as preserving character through timber materials and detailing, with no amenity harm in town centre retail location.
Environment Policy 35
Relates to conservation of sites/surroundings using traditional materials without adverse impacts. Proposal's timber sash windows, replicated bay detailing, and conditioned roof tiles were found to enhance rather than harm the ornate Victorian building in Conservation Area.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials and conservation to avoid adverse impacts. Assessed alongside ENV35; timber replacements improve over existing angular frames, aligning with policy and prior conditions requiring timber.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Window details
The replacement windows shall be timber framed 50/50 ratio sliding sash. Except for the two angular openings, the arched uppers of the new windows shall incorporate arched uppers that reflect the arch of the window openings. Reason: For clarity and to preserve the character of the property and its place within the Conservation Area.
Bay window detailing
The detailing in the bay window on the rear elevation shall be replicated unless otherwise agreed with the Planning Department. Reason: For clarity and to preserve the character of the property and its place within the Conservation Area.
Paint colour approval
The proposed colour to be painted on the new timber windows and doors on the rear shall be submitted to the Planning Department and approved in writing prior to application. Reason: For clarity and to preserve the character of the property and its place within the Conservation Area.
Roofing material sample
Prior to commencement of works to re-roof the building, a sample of the roofing material shall be provided on site or to the Planning Department and approved in writing by the Department. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the building within the Conservation Area.
no objection
