24 April 2025 · Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler); issued by Director of Planning and Building Control (J Chance)
1, Duke Street, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1ng
The proposal involves installing an A+++ Ecodan R32 Monobloc Air Source Heat Pump outdoor unit, measuring 1050mm x 1020mm x 480mm with a sound pressure level of 45 dBA at 1m, positioned 300mm from the eastern boundary gable wall in the rear garden of a terraced house.
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The officer determined that by virtue of the rear position of the air source heat pump, not visible within the Conservation Area and not adjacent to a highway, the installation would not impact the ch…
Spatial Policy 5
Supports the introduction of renewable energy sources in design considerations. The officer assessed the ASHP as introducing a non-fossil fuel heating source to a dwellinghouse, according with the policy in a residential area.
General Policy 2
Permits development in accordance with zoning if it respects the site/surroundings (b) and does not adversely affect amenity of residents (g). The rear location respects surroundings with no Conservation Area impact, and noise does not harm amenity.
Environment Policy 22
Provides guidance on development impacts from noise, vibration etc. on neighbouring amenity. The 45 dB(A) noise was not detrimental compared to background levels like traffic or conversation, mitigated by site features.
Environment Policy 4
Supports introduction of renewable energy sources. The ASHP as a renewable heating system complied, aligning with Isle of Man energy targets.
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving or enhancing Conservation Area character. The rear position ensured no impact on character/appearance.
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.
Compliance with plans
The Air Source Heat Pump must be installed according to the plans and supporting information 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.
No Interest
