8 July 2022 · Planning Committee
Gollane House, Clenagh Road, Sandygate, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 3af
The proposal involves erecting 14 panels (each 1776mm x 1052mm, 375W) on A-frames over a concrete base (1.2m x 14.85m) in a field used as an orchard within the curtilage of Gollane House. The site is in unzoned countryside surrounded by mature trees, hedges, and a sod bank, making it invisible from the public road.
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The site is in unzoned countryside where development is restricted to protect rural character, and the proposal does not fit General Policy 3 exceptions, but Strategic Plan Energy Policy 4 and Paragra…
Environment Policy 22
Prohibits development unacceptably harming environment or neighbouring amenity. Assessed as compliant due to minimal visual impact from screening and no amenity harm.
Energy Policy 4
Supports alternative energy sources subject to Strategic Plan policies. Small-scale domestic solar PV accords with general support for renewables per Paragraph 12.2.8.
General Policy 3
Allows exceptions for development in unzoned land, but solar panels do not fit categories; outweighed by renewable energy policies.
General Policy 2
General development control considerations; proposal acceptable in principle and appearance.
Environment Policy 1
Protects countryside and ecology; openness and rural character not undermined due to screening.
Environment Policy 14
Restricts loss of agricultural land unless overriding need; no change in designation, compatible with solar grazing.
Strategic Policy 1
Requires best use of resources; aligns with renewable energy strategy.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice.
Removal if unused
In the event that the solar panels and the support units hereby approved are no longer used or required for renewable and alternative energy generation for a period exceeding 12 months, they shall be removed and the ground restored to its former condition within 6 months following the 12 month period.
Installation per plans
The solar panels and base must be installed according to the plans and supporting information and must be maintained as such thereafter.
Specific panel model
The only model of solar panels that can be installed are the JAM60s21 355-375/MR solar panels
no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking
Highway Services Division assessed application 22/00419/B and found no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and/or parking, resulting in no objection.
Highway Services Division
No ObjectionAfter reviewing this Application, Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.
