31 March 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
10, Ramsey Road, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1ub
The proposal involves installing a 6kW air source heat pump (ASHP) measuring 1050mm L x 1020mm H x 480mm W on the west side elevation of a 1970s-style detached dormer bungalow at 10 Ramsey Road, Peel, behind a gate and next to a 1.8m timber fence shared with No.8.
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The officer determined the proposal aligns with sustainable objectives of the Strategic Plan and Climate Change Act 2021 by providing renewable energy via ASHP to replace a fossil fuel boiler, and not…
General Policy 2
GP2 requires development to respect amenity, character, and environment. The officer assessed principle, visual impact, and neighbour amenity against GP2, finding the ASHP acceptable as it does not harm neighbouring properties' use and enjoyment, has minimal visual effect hidden behind a gate, and noise levels are not significantly harmful.
Environmental Policy 22
EP22 relates to environmental impacts including noise. Assessed neighbour amenity noise against WHO guidelines and permitted development standards; sound levels (45-58 dBA) not exceeding thresholds for sleep disturbance or annoyance at distance, thus compliant.
Environment Policy 4
EP4 supports renewable energy. Principle of ASHP accepted as aligning with sustainability goals and renewable energy guidance weighing benefits against impacts like noise.
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.
Specific model
The only model of Air Source Heat Pump that shall be installed is the PUZ-WM85VAA(-BS) Ecodan R32 Monobloc Air Source Heat Pump. Reason: To ensure the development is implemented according to the plan submitted and in the interest of protecting amenities of neighbouring property.
Installation compliance
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.
No Objection
do not object
Highway Services has no interest in the application, Manx Utilities confirms compliance with permitted development standards regarding noise with no attenuation required, while neighbouring residents object due to potential noise impacts.
Highway Services HDC
No CommentHighway Services HDC has no interest (NHI) in: 23/00153/B
Manx Utilities
No ObjectionThe installation complies with Town & Country Planning (Permitted Development & Change of Use) Amended Order 2020, in relation to sound output.; No noise attenuation around the unit is required as the sound encountered at the adjacent properties will be 41dB(A) or less, of which 40 dB(A) is background noise.
