13 August 2008 · Director of Planning and Building Control (M. I. McCauley)
132, Friary Park Road, Ballabeg, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 4ey
The proposal involved installing a solar collector measuring 2m by 2.1m and 97mm thick on the rear pitch of an existing modern bungalow in a residential area. The site is within the curtilage of the property, facing northeast, and visible to some extent from the nearby A7 main road through roadside properties.
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The installation of equipment to maximise renewable energy use is encouraged per Strategic Plan Energy Policy 4 and paragraph 12.2.8.
Energy Policy 4
Encourages maximising the use of renewable energy. Officer noted this supports the installation of solar equipment generally.
Energy Policy 5
Requires assessment of visual impact for renewable energy installations. Officer assessed the rear pitch location and concluded no adverse visual impact from public views.
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This permission relates to the installation of a solar panel as shown in the drawings and information received on 27th June, 2008.
no objection / no comments
Arbory Parish Commissioners responded with no comments on the solar collector installation at 132 Gray Park.
Arbory Parish Commissioners
No CommentI write to advise that my Commissioners have considered the above application and have no comments to make.
