18 December 2020 · Delegated - Principal Planner Sarah Corlett
4, Milner Terrace, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1aj
The proposal involves replacing an existing fossil fuel boiler with a Mitsubishi Ecodan air source heat pump unit located in the small enclosed rear yard of 4 Milner Terrace, a two-storey traditional cottage in Castletown's Conservation Area.
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The officer recommended approval because the proposal accords with GP2 and Energy Policy 4 of the Strategic Plan, supporting renewable energy and reducing non-renewable energy consumption by replacing…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting/scale/design (b), not adversely affect townscape character (c), protect local residents' amenity (g), and reduce energy consumption (n). Officer found proposal compliant due to rear screened location minimising visual impact, negligible noise on neighbours, and renewable energy benefits replacing fossil fuel boiler.
Energy Policy 4
Judges alternative energy installations against environmental policies; supports renewables like air source heat pumps despite potential impacts. Officer noted general Strategic Plan support for such installations, especially replacing boilers, aligning with climate strategy; no EIA required as not wind/water/tide.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. Assessed against low visual impact from rear enclosed position screened by boundaries, not visible publicly, thus preserving townscape.
Environment Policy 22
Protects from pollution including noise. Noise assessments showed minimal impact on neighbours within acceptable thresholds.
Environment Policy 24 - Pollution sensitive development
Protects from pollution including noise. Conditions limit to specific quiet model to safeguard adjacent living conditions.
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.
Approved plans and specific model
This approval relates to the installation of air source heat pump (Mitsubishi Ecodan, unit model PUHZ-W85-112VAA) as shown and described in the submitted brochure, in accordance with the following approved plans and brochure all date stamped 9th October 2020. Reason: to clarify the extent of the approval in the interests of the living conditions of those in adjacent properties in accordance with General Policy 2 and Environment Policies 22 and 24 of the Strategic Plan.
No Highway Interest
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division has no highways interest in the application for installation of an air source heat pump at 4 Milner Terrace, Castletown.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 09 Nov 20
