28 February 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner Chris Balmer
Sea Breeze, 31, Royal Park, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3uf
The proposal involves installing a specific model of Air Source Heat Pump (Ecodan Monobloc Standalone PUZ-WM112VAA(-BS) Ecodan R32) on the south boundary of the residential curtilage of a two-storey detached house at 31 Royal Park, Ramsey, approximately 4m from the nearest neighbouring boundary and 14m from a rear wind…
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The key consideration was the impact on neighbouring amenities, particularly noise, assessed under MCS 020 standards which set a 42dB limit at the assessment position; the proposal achieved 41dB again…
General Policy 2
General Policy 2(b)(c)(g)(n) requires development to protect amenities, character, and promote energy efficiency. The officer found the proposal compliant as noise was acceptable and it supports higher energy efficiency than modern boilers, with no negative amenity or character impacts.
Environment Policy 22
Environment Policy 22 addresses environmental impacts including noise. Assessed alongside ENV23 on noise addition; the proposal's location and low noise output (41dB) ensured no unacceptable impact on neighbours.
Environment Policy 4
Energy Policy 4 supports low-carbon technologies. The ASHP reduces fossil fuel use and aligns with Strategic Objective Resource (d)(e), positively contributing to sustainable energy goals.
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.
Installation as per 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 submitted and in the interest of protecting amenities of neighbouring property.
Specific model only
The only model of Air Source Heat Pump that shall be installed is the Ecodan Monobloc Standalone PUZ-WM112VAA(-BS) Ecodan R32. Reason: To ensure the development is implemented according to the plan submitted and in the interest of protecting amenities of neighbouring property.
does not object to this application (21.02.2023)
no highway interest in this application (13.02.2023)
Highway Services HDC has no interest in the application, and Ramsey Town Commissioners have no objection to the installation of an air source heat pump.
Highway Services HDC
No CommentHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: ... 23/00047/B
Ramsey Town Commissioners
No ObjectionRamsey Town Commissioners have no objection to this proposal.
