4 October 2024 · Acting Head of Development Management (Abigail Morgan)
Arrasey Barn, Arrasey Road, Glen Maye, Isle Of Man, IM5 3by
The proposal involves installing a Clivet Edge EVO 2.0 ASHP unit, measuring approximately 1.295m x 0.717m x 0.4m, positioned 300mm from the front wall of the dwelling at Arrasey Barn, Arrasey Road, Glen Maye.
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General Policy 2
Requires consideration of amenity, character, noise, and energy use. Officer found compliance as no detrimental impacts on character or neighbours, noise acceptable, and supports reduced non-renewable energy consumption.
Environment Policy 4
Supports renewable energy installations. Officer noted modest scale replaces existing boiler, aids efficiency, and aligns with Strategic Plan paragraph 12.2.8 encouragement for renewables.
Environmental Policy 22
Guides on noise, smell, vibration impacts on amenity. Noise (39-50 dB(A)) deemed acceptable due to distances over 19m to habitable rooms, 11m landscaping buffer, and stone wall.
Environment Policy 2
Protects AHLV areas. Visual impact limited by screening, isolation, and boundary wall; environmental benefits outweigh any concerns.
Spatial Policy 5
Requires positive environmental contribution. ASHP supports sustainability goals per Isle of Man Future Energy Scenarios.
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
The Air Source Heat Pump must be installed according to the plans and supporting information all received 8 August 2024, and must be maintained as such thereafter. Reason: To ensure the development is implemented according to the plan/details submitted, as the Department has assessed the impact of the proposal on the basis of the specific use and the documents submitted.
Screening details
Within one month of this decision becoming final, details of screening for the approved Air Source Heat Pump shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department. These details shall include materials to be used for the screening, dimension details for overall height, width and length. The approved screening shall be installed within three months of the installation of the ASHP, and retained as such thereafter. Reason: In the interests of the appearance of the development and the visual amenities of the area.
Express support for the application as a significant step towards reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainability; excellent alternative to traditional heating with energy efficiency and reduced carbon emissions; considering similar installation for their property.
No interest in the application.
Highway Services HDC has no interest in the application, indicating no highway concerns. A neighbouring resident supports the proposal, noting its environmental benefits despite referencing a ground source heat pump.
Highway Services HDC
No ObjectionHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: • 24/00881/B
Eairy Ranch / Daniel Collister
SupportWe are writing to express our support for the application; Ground source heat pumps are an excellent alternative to traditional heating systems, offering both energy efficiency and a reduction in carbon emissions.; we fully support their application.
