21 August 2008 · Delegated
Ynnyd Y Ghiallyn, Lhen Road, Bride, Isle Of Man, IM7 4bf
The application (08/00773/B) is for the erection of a wind turbine at Ynnyd Y Ghiallyn on Ballaghennie Road, Bride. The site is described as the residential curtilage of a newly constructed two-storey dwelling located on the western side of Ballaghennie Road and south of the Ayres Visitor Centre. The main issues considered included the impact on the surrounding landscape and potential impact on bats, which are a protected species, in the area. The formal decision was to approve the application, and it was determined as permitted via delegated decision-making. The decision included 5 conditions.
The application was approved (permitted) for the erection of a wind turbine. The decision was made by the Director of Planning and Building Control under delegated authority. The officer report identified relevant considerations including landscape impact and potential effects on bats (protected species).
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval relates to wind turbine the as proposed in the submitted documents and drawings $00773 / 1,00773 / 2$ and $00773 / 3$ received on 16th April and 30th July 2008.
Condition 3
The proposed wind turbine is required to cease operation $1 / 2$ hour before sunset to $1 / 2$ hour after dawn from mid March to mid October.
Condition 4
The wind turbine is to be finished with a drab olive green matt colour.
Condition 5
In the event of the wind turbine erected under this approval becoming redundant it must be taken down along with all ancillary infrastructure and be removed from the site within 3 months of the cessation of use and the land restored back to its original use.
