26 June 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
Thie Corneil, 26, Bayr Grianagh, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1hl
Manx Utilities applied to install a single air source heat pump unit measuring 1050mm L x 1020mm H x 480mm W on the north elevation of Thie Corneil, a two-storey pebble-dashed dwelling on a corner plot in Castletown, positioned 1.5m from the rear wall and 200mm from a 1.8m boundary fence with No.25 Bayr Grianagh.
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The officer determined the proposal acceptable in principle as it aligns with the Isle of Man Strategic Plan's sustainable objectives and the forthcoming Climate Change Bill by replacing fossil fuel w…
General Policy 2
GP2 requires development to respect amenity, character, and environment. Officer assessed visual impact (minor, rear-sited, no public view), noise on neighbours (45dBA acceptable vs everyday sounds/WHO limits), and principle in residential area; found compliant as no harm to use/enjoyment of neighbouring properties.
Environmental Policy 22
EP22 addresses environmental impacts including noise. Assessed ASHP noise against PD limits (42dB), WHO sleep guidelines (45dB outdoor LAeq night), and site distances/topography; sound drop-off and no objections confirmed no significant nuisance.
Energy Policy 4
EN4 supports renewable energy weighing benefits against impacts. Principle accepted for fossil fuel replacement; noise/visual impacts not adverse enough to outweigh sustainability gains, per Strategic Plan guidance on renewables (para 12.2.8).
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 approved 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 PUZ-WM112VAA(-BS) Ecodan R32 Monobloc Air Source Heat Pump. Reason: To ensure the development is implemented according to the plan submitted and in the interest of protecting amenities of neighbouring property.
do not object
Highway Services HDC states they have no interest (NHI) in application 23/00576/B, indicating no highway concerns.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: ... 23/00576/B
