18 February 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
96, Malew Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1ls
The proposal involves fixing an 8-panel array of Longi 400W solar panels with associated fixings to the front roof slope of a 3-storey terraced dwelling in Castletown Conservation Area. The site is on a narrow street with mixed 2- and 3-storey terraces.
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The officer applied the statutory test under Section 18(4) of the Town and Country Planning Act (1999), concluding that due to the site's location, surrounding built form, and topography, the solar pa…
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
Focuses on visual design of development and preserving character and identity of locality. Assessed as compliant as proposal causes no undue harm to Conservation Area character or streetscene.
Spatial Policy 5
Requires development to make positive contribution to Island's environment. Satisfied through solar panels reducing fossil fuel use.
General Policy 2
Permits development in line with zoning if meeting criteria including no adverse effect on townscape character (c), local amenity (g), and regard to energy reduction best practice (n). Proposal meets these as panels have limited visibility and promote energy efficiency.
Environment Policy 34
Prefers traditional materials in alterations to pre-1920 buildings. Non-traditional solar panels accepted due to minimal visual impact.
Environment Policy 35
Seeks to preserve or enhance Conservation Area character. Panels cause slight but non-visible harm, preserving character overall.
Environment Policy 42
Preserves character and local distinctiveness. Proposal has neutral impact due to limited views.
Environment Policy 3
Promotes environmental benefits where opportunities arise, considering impacts on heritage assets. Benefits outweigh slight harm in Conservation Area.
Environment Policy 4
Similar to EP3, supports renewables with due regard to Conservation Areas. Applied alongside statutory test.
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.
No objection / No interest
