4 February 2022 · Delegated - Head of Development Management (Stephen Butler)
Croit E Kiyt, Crossag Road, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3ef
The proposal involves fitting eight solar panels, measuring 7.2m long by 2m wide, on the rear (south-west) roof plane of Croit-Ny-Kiyt, a two-storey traditional cottage on Crossag Road, Ballasalla.
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The officer concluded the proposal has a neutral impact on the character and appearance of the Proposed Silverdale Conservation Area because the panels are on the rear roof plane, not visible from key…
General Policy 2
Requires development in residential zoning to respect site/surroundings in siting/layout/scale/design, not adversely affect landscape/townscape character or residential amenity, and consider energy reduction best practice. Officer found panels acceptable as neutrally impacting appearance (rear position, screened), no amenity harm, and promoting energy efficiency via renewables.
Environment Policy 35
Permits development in Conservation Areas only if preserving or enhancing character/appearance and protecting special features. Assessed as neutral impact on Proposed Silverdale Conservation Area due to non-visibility from public views, existing precedent panel, and mitigation by landscaping/pitched roof.
Environment Policy 4
Judges solar panels against environmental policies; no EIA required for solar (unlike wind/water). Supported as contributing to energy efficiency in existing dwelling, with environmental benefits outweighing minimal visual impact in this screened rear location.
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 Highway Interest
No objection to the application
Both Malew Parish Commissioners and DOI Highways Division raised no objections to application 21/01497/B for installation of roof mounted solar panels at Croit-Ny-Kiyt, Crossag Road.
Malew Parish Commissioners
No ObjectionI can confirm that Malew Parish Commissioners have no objections to the following planning applications.; 21/01497/B Installation of roof mounted solar panels Croit-Ny-Kiyt, Crossag Road
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionNo Highways Interest; NHI on 22.12.21; Code definition: NHI No highways interest
