8 September 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Upper Floors, Mollfort House, 2, Water Street, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 1jh
The proposal involves replacing existing timber windows with uPVC double-glazed windows at the three-storey corner property Mollfort House in Ramsey town centre. Front elevation windows will mimic the existing 12-pane angular design with vertical and horizontal bars and top openers, while rear windows are like-for-like…
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The key consideration was whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character of the building and Conservation Area, per the Statutory Test in Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning A…
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
Focuses on visual design of development and impact on character and identity of locality. Officer assessed front windows replicate existing detail consistent with locality for neutral impact.
Strategic Policy 4
Requires development to protect or enhance fabric and landscape quality of Conservation Areas. Proposal preserves character, meeting statutory test.
General Policy 2
Requires development to protect surroundings, not adversely affect character of locality or amenity of residents (b, c, d). Neutral impact on character and no amenity harm.
Environment Policy 35
Requires development to preserve or enhance character/appearance of area, considering special character. Front windows in keeping, rear neutral.
Environment Policy 42
Focuses on visual design and impact on character/identity of locality. Detail consistent with others in locality.
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 bars detail
Notwithstanding the drawings and written detail specification by Selecta Systems Ltd the windows shall include externally fitted vertical and horizontal bars to replicate the pattern of the existing external vertical and horizontal bars. Reason: For clarity and to preserve the character of the property and its place within the Conservation Area.
no objection
