Foster, Dawn

From: Samson, Louise

Sent: 18 December 2019 17:34

To: DEFA, Planning

Cc: Thomas, Aline; Costain, Sophie (DEFA)

Subject: 19/01322/B Erecion of agricultural barn, Feild 434623, Springwaters, Ballamodha Straight, Ballamodha

Dear Sir/Madam,

The proposed barn is in a small, agriculturally improved paddock surrounded by trees. It is very likely that the shelter provided by the trees surrounding the paddock makes this an important feeding area legally protected bats. To mitigate for any adverse effects on feeding bats and other nocturnal wildlife and to comply with Environment Policy 4 of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016, the Ecosystem Policy Team recommends that should the application be granted permission of the following condition is attached:

No external lighting shall be installed unless a detailed external lighting design scheme has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Directorate. The external lighting scheme shall identify measures to avoid impacts on nocturnal wildlife in accordance with the recommendations outlined in the BCT and ILP Guidance Note 8 Bats and Artificial Lighting (12th September 2018). The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Regards,

Louise

Louise Samson CEcol MCIEEM

Senior Biodiversity Officer

Ecosystem Policy Team

Thie Slieau Whallian

Foxdale Road

St John's

Isle of Man IM4 3AS

[email protected]

Office: +44(0)1624 685953