11 May 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Regent House, Upper Cronk Orry, Ramsey Road, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7qr
The proposal involves installing two Ecodan Monobloc ASHP units on the north corner of the residential curtilage of Regent House, Upper Cronk Orry, Laxey, approximately 4m from the nearest boundary. This replaces an existing fossil-fuelled boiler, promoting energy efficiency and reduced fossil fuel use.
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The key consideration was impact on neighbouring amenities, particularly noise, assessed under MCS 020 standards which set a 42dB limit at the assessment position (a side window of Gretch Veg, 20m awa…
General Policy 2
Requires development to protect amenities (b,c), promote energy efficiency (n). Officer found ASHP fits due to higher efficiency than modern boilers and acceptable noise/amenity protection.
Environment Policy 22
Relevant to environmental impacts including noise (cross-referenced with ENV23 on noise addition). Assessed as acceptable given noise levels below 42dB limit and specific location mitigating impact.
Environment Policy 4
Encourages low-carbon technologies like ASHPs. Proposal positively contributes by replacing fossil fuel boiler, promoting sustainable development.
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.
Installation per plans
The Air Source Heat Pump must be installed according to the plans and supporting information and must be maintained as such thereafter. Reason: To ensure the development is implemented according to the plan submitted and in the interest of protecting amenities of neighbouring property.
Specific model only
The only model of Air Source Heat Pump that shall be installed is the Ecodan Monobloc Standalone PUZ-WM112VAA(-BS) Ecodan R32. Reason: To ensure the development is implemented according to the plan submitted and in the interest of protecting amenities of neighbouring property.
no objection
no highway interest
Highway Services HDC stated they have no interest in application 23/00363/B, while Garff Commissioners raised no objections to the installation of an Air Source Heat Pump.
Highway Services HDC
No CommentHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: ... 23/00363/B.
Garff Commissioners
No ObjectionThere were no objections to this proposal.
