7 November 2011 · Delegated - Development Control Manager
Struan Thie, Sulby Glen, Sulby, Isle Of Man, IM7 2bd
The proposal involves installing two flush-mounted solar panels, each approximately 2m x 1.4m and dark in colour, on the west-facing roof slope of Struan Thie, a two-storey traditional detached cottage in a rural location surrounded by open countryside.
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The officer considered the key issues of impact on the character and appearance of the landscape and environmental impacts.
Environment Policy 2
Protects Areas of High Landscape or Coastal Value (AHLV) identified on 1982 Development Plan, prioritising landscape character unless development shows no harm or location is essential. Officer assessed panels would not significantly alter dwelling or unduly harm landscape due to modest size, flush installation and dark colour.
Energy Policy 4
Requires alternative energy developments like solar panels to be judged against environmental policies; no EIA needed for solar. Officer found environmental benefits from renewables outweigh minor visual changes on existing building.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This permission relates to the installation of two solar panels as shown in drawings 1417-P-01, 1417-P-02, 1417-EL-03, 1417-EL-04 and 1417-EL-04 received 28th September 2011.
Approved unanimous
