22 December 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Sarah Corlett)
10, Melbourne Street, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 3hb
The proposal involves installing a specific model of air source heat pump (Ecodan Monobloc Standalone PUHZ-W-VAA) in the rear curtilage of a two-storey end-of-terrace dwelling at 10 Melbourne Street, Douglas, to provide renewable heating.
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The proposal promotes reduced fossil fuel use and higher energy efficiency, positively contributing to Strategic Policy 5 and General Policy 2(n) by encouraging renewable energy.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect surroundings in siting/scale, not adversely affect amenity/character, and reduce energy consumption. Officer assessed noise (acceptable at 41dB), visual impact (none as not public-facing), and energy efficiency benefits from ASHP over boilers as compliant with (b),(c),(g),(n).
Environment Policy 23
Requires consideration of adverse impacts on neighbours from alterations. Noise assessed per MCS 020 at habitable room positions of 28 Falcon Street; 41dB result under 42dB limit made impact acceptable despite proximity <1m to boundary.
Environment Policy 4
Judges alternative energy developments against environmental policies. Renewable benefits weighed against noise/visual impacts; low noise and screened location tipped balance in favour.
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-W-VAA. Reason: To ensure the development is implemented according to the plan submitted and in the interest of protecting amenities of neighbouring property.
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.
no objections (04/11/2020)
no highway interest (09/11/2020)
Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division both have no objections to the installation of an air source heat pump at 10 Melbourne Street, Douglas.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; It should be noted that the comments are made in relation to the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not imply approval or consent under any other relevant enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 09 Nov 20; Code definition: NHI - No highways interest
