25 September 2020 · Delegated
Seabourne, Mount Morrison, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1pn
This application, submitted by Manx Utilities Authority, sought permission to install a heat pump at Seabourne, Mount Morrison, Peel. The property is a three-storey terraced dwelling on the northern side of Peel, with a rear yard and lane to the rear. The application was refused on 25 September 2020. The decision-maker found that the information submitted was not sufficient to properly assess whether the heat pump's noise output would have an acceptable impact on the amenity of nearby residents, particularly given how close the unit would be to neighbouring dwellings. The officer's recommendation also supported refusal, and the decision was made by a Principal Planner under delegated authority.
The application was refused because insufficient information was provided to show that the heat pump would not harm the amenity of neighbouring residents. Given the unit's expected noise levels and its proximity to neighbouring dwellings, the decision-maker concluded the proposal could not be considered acceptable.
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