20 January 2022 · Delegated
28, St. Germans Place, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1bz
Permission was granted for the installation of solar panels, a heat pump, a cylinder, a Tesla power wall, and a replacement roof light at 28 St Germans Place, Peel — a two-storey mid-terrace property. The main planning consideration was the visual and amenity impact of the proposed roof light and solar panels. The rear elevation of the property faces over a rear yard and towards a small access lane, and the site sits outside the Peel Conservation Area. The application was approved by a delegated Principal Planner, subject to two conditions.
The application was approved by a delegated Principal Planner on 20 January 2022. The key planning consideration was the visual and amenity impact of the roof light and solar panels, which was found to be acceptable. The site sits outside the Peel Conservation Area, and the rear elevation faces over a yard and small access lane.
General Policy 2
acceptable visual and amenity impact
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
renewable energy sources
Environment Policies 22 and 23
noise, smell, vibration and environmental impacts on neighbouring amenity
Condition 1
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Condition 2
Approval is hereby given for the installation of either an Ecodan PUHZ-W85VAA (BS) or an Ecodan PUHZ - WM112VAA (-BS) only, and there shall be no more than one Air Source Heat Pump installed at the property.
