17 December 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
30, Princes Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 1bd
Manx Utilities Authority applied to install an Ecodan Monobloc air source heat pump (1.02m wide, 0.33m deep, 1.35m high, 65.5dB sound power) on a 1m high platform in the rear curtilage of a three-storey mid-terrace dwelling, 0.4m from the side boundary to no.32 and 2m from the rear boundary.
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General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design, not adversely affect amenity/character, and reduce energy consumption. Assessed as compliant due to rear location minimising visual impact, acceptable noise, and promotion of energy efficiency via ASHP.
Environment Policy 23
Requires consideration of adverse impacts on neighbours from alterations. Noise rigorously assessed via MCS 020 (40.8dB <42dB limit) at neighbour's window; positioning change from prior refusal addressed potential impacts.
Energy Policy 4
Judges alternative energy developments against environmental policies. Renewable benefits weighed against noise/visual impacts, with public policy support for efficiency tipping balance positively.
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.
Specific model
The only model of the Air Source Heat Pump can be installed is the Ecodan Monobloc Standalone PUHZ-HW140VHA2(-BS). Reason: To ensure the development is executed according to the plan submitted and in the interest of protecting amenities of neighbouring property.
Approved drawings
The Air Source Heat Pump must be installed according to drawing no. SC378758. Reason: To ensure the development is executed according to the plan submitted and in the interest of protecting amenities of neighbouring property.
Noise limit
The noise measured at the assessment point must not exceed 40.8dB. Reason: To ensure the development is executed according to the plan submitted and in the interest of protecting amenities of neighbouring property.
Permitted development compliance
The Air Source Heat Pump must comply with Condition (f), (h), (i), (j), (k), (l) of Class 23A of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development and Change of Use)(Amendment) Order 2020. Reason: In the interest of protecting amenities of neighbouring property.
no objections (26/10/2020)
no highway interest (23/10/2020)
Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division both raised no objections to the installation of a heat pump at 30 Princes Street, Douglas.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI
