7 November 2019 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Sarah Corlett)
The Stables, Knockaloe Beg Farm, Knockaloe Beg Lane, Raggatt, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 3aq
The proposal involves installing a small air source heat pump (ASHP) unit, measuring 1.05m wide, 0.48m deep, and under 1.1m high, at the rear of The Stables holiday let on Knockaloe Beg Farm, accessed via a narrow farm lane.
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The officer assessed whether the proposal had adverse environmental impacts in an area of High Landscape Value and Scenic Significance, zoned as Open Space.
General Policy 3
Restricts development outside zoned areas except for specific exceptions like renewable energy. The officer considered the site in Open Space but found the renewable installation acceptable given its limited impacts.
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect surroundings in siting, scale, design; not adversely affect landscape character or amenity; and reduce energy consumption. Assessed as compliant due to non-visible siting, modest scale, and renewable benefits under (b),(c),(g),(n).
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside ecology unless overriding national need. Proposal's minimal impact satisfied protection requirements in this countryside location.
Environment Policy 2
Prioritises landscape character in Areas of High Landscape Value unless no harm or essential. Rear siting ensured no harm to character.
Energy Policy 4
Judges alternative energy against environmental policies. Supported as renewable with low environmental impacts, aligning with Strategic Plan guidance.
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 in this application (25.09.2019)
have considered the proposal and have no objection (23.10.19)
Patrick Parish Commissioners raised no objection to the application after their meeting. Department of Infrastructure Highways Division stated no highways interest.
Patrick Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionNO OBJECTION would be made
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 25.09.2019
