**Document:** Officer Planning Report **Application:** 09/01507/B — Installation of two solar panels **Decision:** Permitted **Decision Date:** 2009-11-03 **Parish:** Patrick **Document Type:** report / officer_report **Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/63912-patrick-hall-corner-solar-panels/documents/1388241 --- # Officer Planning Report **Application No.:** 09/01507/B **Applicant:** Mrs Mona Mapes **Proposal:** Installation of two solar panels **Site Address:** Old Hall Patrick Corner Patrick Village Isle Of Man IM5 3AL ### Considerations Case Officer : Mr Steve Stanley **Expected Decision Level:** Senior Planning Officer ### Written Representations ### Consultations Consultee : Highways Division Notes : Consultee : Patrick Commissioners Notes: - no comment. ### Officer's Report ### The Site The application site relates to Old Hall, Patrick Corner, Patrick Village, Patrick, a detached residential property situated on the western side of the road. ### The Proposal This application seeks approval for the installation of two solar panels on the rear (eastern) side of the roof. The panels would have a total width of 2.2 metres and a height of 1.5 metres. The panels would be installed so as to be parallel with the slope of the roof. ### Planning Status The application site is located within an area identified as being of High Landscape or Coastal Value and Scenic Significance by the 1982 Development Order. ### Planning History The following previous planning application is considered relevant in the assessment and determination of this application: 04/02486/B sought permission for the erection of an extension with balcony over on rear elevation. This was permitted. ## Representations Patrick Parish Commissioners have not commented on this application. The Department of Transport Highways Division does not oppose this application. ### Assessment The main issue to be considered in the assessment of this application is whether the proposed solar panels would adversely affect the visual amenities of the surrounding area so as to warrant the refusal of this application. There must be a balance struck between protecting the visual amenities of the countryside and making provision for sustainable energy production. This particular proposal represents a small scale form of green energy production and would alter the external appearance of the property. The solar panels would be installed to the rear of the property and would not be readily visible form the public thoroughfare. Furthermore the size and positioning of the panels would not be such that they would dominate the building so as to appear unduly prominent or incongruous, having a similar appearance as roof lights. It is concluded that the proposal would not adversely affect the property or the surrounding area and accordingly it is recommended that this application be approved. ### Recommendation Permit. ### Party Status It is considered that the following parties, who submitted comments, accord with the requirements of Planning Circular 1/06 and are therefore, afforded Interested Party Status: Patrick Parish Commissioners The Department of Transport Highways Division ### Recommendation Recommended Decision: Permitted Date of Recommendation: 26.10.2009 ### Conditions and Notes for Approval / Reasons and Notes for Refusal ### C : Conditions for approval
N : Notes attached to conditions
R : Reasons for refusal
0 : 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 permission relates to the installation of two solar panels, Old Hall, Patrick Corner, Patrick Village, Patrick as shown by Drawing Number 01 received 14th July 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/63912-patrick-hall-corner-solar-panels/documents/1388241*