**Document:** Planning Report and Recommendations **Application:** 09/01555/B — Installation of solar panels on garage roof **Decision:** Permitted **Decision Date:** 2009-11-05 **Parish:** Andreas **Document Type:** report / officer_report **Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/63864-andreas-ballathona-farm-lhen-solar-panels/documents/1387320 --- # Planning Report and Recommendations **Application No.:** 09/01555/B **Applicant:** Mr \& Mrs P Fisher **Proposal:** Installation of solar panels on garage roof **Site Address:** Ballathona Farm The Lhen Andreas Isle Of Man IM7 3EH ### Considerations Case Officer : Mr Gary Barr **Photo Taken:** 26.10.2009 **Expected Decision Level:** Senior Planning Officer ### Written Representations ### Consultations Consultee : Highways Division Notes : Consultee : Andreas Parish Commissioners Notes: No objections ### Officer's Report ### The Site The application site represents the curtilage of Ballathona Farm, The Lhen in Andreas which is a relatively large detached property located to the north west of Andreas and north of the A10. ### The Proposal The planning application is seeking approval for the installation of three solar panels to the southern elevation roof of the garage. The three solar panels in total would measure 7500 mm (W) with a depth of 140 mm . ### Planning Status The application site is located within an area of "High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance" identified on the Isle of Man Development Plan 1982. In terms of strategic plan policy, the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 contains a policy which is considered specifically material to the assessment of this current planning application - Energy Policy 4 states: "Development involving alternative sources of energy supply, including wind, water and tide power, and the use of solar panels, will be judged against the environmental objectives and policies set out in this Plan. Installations involving wind, water and tide power will require the submission of an EIA". 2 November 2009 09/01555/B Page 1 of 3 ## Planning History The following previous planning applications should be considered in the assessment and determination of this application: - PA 00/00856/B – Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings & erection of new dwelling – Permitted - PA 02/00417/B – Installation of uPVC sliding sash windows to approved dwelling (PA 00/0856) – Permitted - PA 02/01360/B – Erection of attached garage and conservatory to approved dwelling – Permitted - PA 02/02288/B – Erection of a 24m radio antenna supporting tower for amateur radio use – Refused - PA 06/00641/B – Erection of an extension to provide tourist accommodation – Permitted ## Representations Andreas Parish Commissioners has no objection with the proposed development. The Department of Transport Highways Division have not commented on the proposal. ## Assessment The installation of the solar panels would be acceptable due to its siting and design. With the panels being modest in design and with the property located approximately 240m from the A10 and the neighbouring properties to the south, it is considered that this is sufficient distance for the proposal not to be readily viewed from the public thoroughfare. As such, the visual amenities of the locality would be protected, without adversely affecting the neighbouring properties or the surrounding countryside. It is encouraged in the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007 to minimise environmental pollution to air, water and land and with this proposal the best practice to reduce energy consumption is being made. ## Recommendation For these reasons the proposal is considered acceptable and it is recommended that the planning application be permitted. ## Party Status It is considered that the following parties, accord with the requirements of Planning Circular 1/06 and are therefore, afforded Interested Party Status: - The Department of Transport Highways Division - Andreas Parish Commissioners ## Recommendation **Recommended Decision:** Permitted **Date of Recommendation:** 02.11.2009 2 November 2009 09/01555/B ## Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal ### C : Conditions for approval N : Notes attached to conditions R : Reasons for refusal - : Notes attached to refusals C 1. The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice. C 2. This approval relates to the submitted Drawings 259/1/1 A, 80/5/2, Photograph and Solar Panel Details all received on 22nd September, 2009. I confirm that this decision accords with Government Circular No 09/09 Delegation of functions, 10/09 Delegation of Functions (Development Procedure), GC No 11/09 (Advertisements) and GC No 12/09 (Registered Buildings) all to the Senior Planning Officer Decision Made : Permitted Date : Signed : Senior Planning Officer --- *Data sourced from the Isle of Man public planning register under the [Isle of Man Open Government Licence](https://www.gov.im/about-this-site/open-government-licence/).* *Canonical page: https://planningportal.im/a/63864-andreas-ballathona-farm-lhen-solar-panels/documents/1387320*