31 August 2011 · Delegated - Development Control Manager (Mrs C Dudley)
81, Hawthorne Grove, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 2eb
The proposal involves installing three solar panels on the rear (north-west) elevation of a modern single-storey detached bungalow in a residential cul-de-sac. The panels are minor in scale and not visible from public viewpoints.
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The officer determined that Energy Policy 4 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan is the most relevant policy, which supports development involving solar panels judged against environmental objectives.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site and surroundings in terms of siting, layout, scale, form, design; not adversely affect character, amenity, or road safety; and align with zoning. The officer assessed the minor rear solar panels as compliant, noting they are not publicly visible, in keeping with the property, and have no amenity impact.
Environment Policy 4
Supports alternative energy including solar panels, judged against environmental policies; wind/water/tide require ETA. The officer found this most relevant, with environmental benefits outweighing minimal visual impact on a residential site.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the installation of solar panels to rear elevation as proposed in the submitted documents and drawings DJ 1, DJ 2 and DJ 3 all received on 13th July 2011.
No objection
