Air source heat pump at Flat 17 6 Western Harbour Place, Edinburgh

“The application relates to an upper floor flat (Flat 17), within a modern flat complex. The property has access to a roof terrace area, with views of the Firth of Forth.”

“This application is for installation of an Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP), attached to the north-western face of the outer wall of the applicant's flat, within the curtilage of the roof terrace at the top of the building. The ASHP's dimensions will be 734mm (Height) x 958mm (Width) x 340mm (Depth).”

“The application site is located within a mix-use area, north-east of Western Harbour Place, in Newhaven. The area includes other modern flatted tenements, sports facilities, food retailers, hotels and recreational facilities.”

“Relevant Site History No relevant site history.”

“There is no pre-application process history.”

“It is recommended that this application be Granted subject to the details below.”

“The proposed works to the dwelling are in accordance with the Development Plan. The works are compatible with the existing dwelling and surrounding neighbourhood character. The proposals provide due regard to global climate and nature crisis, will not result in an unreasonable loss of neighbouring amenity and include suitable provision for retaining green/blue infrastructure and sustainably handling rainfall.”

“…scale, the existing boundary walls of the terrace area and the distance from surrounding neighbouring windows, the installation of the ASHP will not result in any unreasonable loss of daylight to neighbouring properties.”

“The proposals have due regard to global climate and nature crisis, are of an acceptable scale, form and design, are compatible with both the existing building and neighbourhood character, include suitable provision for retaining green/blue infrastructure and sustainably handling rainfall, and do not result in an unreasonable loss of neighbouring amenity.”

“Concerns raised regarding impact on the character and appearance of the area; and…”

“Concerns raised regarding Title Deeds and works to the area restricted by the Title Deeds as well as potential insurance issues - The Planning Authority are unable to consider Title Deeds, and such concerns would be a civil matter.”

“The development to which this permission relates must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date on which this permission is granted. If development has not begun at the expiration of this period, the planning permission lapses.”

“The installation of the proposed air source heat pump (ASHP) detailed on drawing 03, shall comply with the product and installation standards for air source heat pump noise specified detailed in the Microgeneration Certification Scheme MCS 020 form.”

“25/04229/FUL – Report by the Chief Planning Officer To GRANT planning permission subject to the conditions, reasons and informatives as set out in section C of the report by the Chief Planning Officer.”