4 October 2024 · Delegated
Arrasey Barn, Arrasey Road, Glen Maye, Isle Of Man, IM5 3by
Permission was granted for the installation of an air source heat pump on the front elevation of Arrasey Barn, Arrasey Road, Glen Maye, Patrick. The site is a Manx stone building with a flat-roofed rear extension, located to the north of Glen Maye alongside Garey Road. The key planning issues considered were whether the development was acceptable in principle, its impact on the character of the surrounding area, and any potential effects on the amenities of the nearest neighbouring property, Eairy Ranch, which sits approximately 2 metres to the south-east of the application dwelling. The application was approved by delegated decision on 4 October 2024, subject to three conditions.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture approved the application on 4 October 2024. Officers considered the principle of the development acceptable, found it would not harm the character of the area, and were satisfied it would not significantly affect the amenities of the neighbouring property.
General Policy 2 - General Development Considerations
The proposal is considered to accord with GP2
General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development
Energy Policy 4
Environment Policy 22
Environment Policy 22: Development will not be permitted where it would unacceptably harm the environment and/or the amenity of nearby properties in terms of: i) pollution of sea, surface water or groundwater; ii) emissions of airborne pollutants; and iii) vibration, odour, noise or light pollution. 7.17.2 In addition to the above, changes in the activities associated with the current permitted use of land or a building, which in themselves do not constitute development and therefore do not require planning permission, can have an adverse impact on adjacent properties by virtue of noise, light or general disturbance. For example the addition of security lig hting on a property may cause light pollution affecting adjacent properties and the wider area. The introduction of new activities into established parks and recreation areas can have an impact on neighbours. In such cases the Department would advocate t he person or organisation considering the change to give careful consideration to the potential impact of such activity in terms of location, siting and design.
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
The Air Source Heat Pump must be installed according to the plans and supporting information all received 8 August 2024, and must be maintained as such thereafter.
Condition 3
Within one month of this decision becoming final, details of screening for the approved Air Source Heat Pump shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. These details shall include materials to be used for the screening, dimension details for overall height, width and length. The approved screening shall be installed within three months of the installation of the ASHP, and retained as such thereafter.
