7 March 2017 · Planning Committee
6, Circular Road, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1nd
The proposal involves installing 8 photovoltaic panels on the rear south-facing roof slope of the main house and 4 panels on the single-pitch roof of the rear kitchen outlet at a mid-terraced three-storey dwelling.
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The officer considered the impact of the PV panels on the character of the Conservation Area and neighbour amenity, noting their rear roof location means they are not readily visible from ground level…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect townscape character or local amenities. Officer found panels respect surroundings due to rear location, minimal visibility, and neutral impact.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. Assessed as neutral impact given rear positioning not visible from ground level, balancing preservation with energy benefits.
Environment Policy 4
Judges solar panels against environmental policies. Officer balanced this with Conservation policies, finding support for renewables tipped balance in favour despite no precedents nearby.
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 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) (No2) Order 2013 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no highways interest
no objections
Peel Town Commissioners and DOI Highways Division both raised no objections to the installation of roof-mounted solar panels at 6 Circular Road, Peel.
Peel Town Commissioners
No ObjectionThe Peel Town Commissioners considered the following planning applications at their Board meeting and they do not object to the proposals contained within these applications subject to any conditions stipulated below:; 17/00031/B Erection of photovoltaic panels to rear elevation at 6 Circular Road, Peel was not opposed.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 10-2-17
