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1 Visigah, Paul Subject: FW: Satisfaction of Conditions 8, 9, 10 - Ecology for PA 22/00473/B

From: Costain, Sophie (DEFA) [email protected] Sent: 15 May 2023 13:44 To: Visigah, Paul [email protected] Subject: RE: Satisfaction of Conditions 8, 9, 10 - Ecology for PA 22/00473/B

Hi Paul

I am so so so sorry. I’ve got too much on and I had completely forgotten about this.

The Ecosystem Policy Team can confirm that we are content with the details in the Manx Wildlife Trust’s Technical Note for Ballamaddrell Cottage dated January 2023. We consider that conditions 8,9 & 10 of PA 22/00473/B are satisfied. In order to ensure that an offence is not committed under the Wildlife Act 1990 and to ensure there will be no net loss for biodiversity on site, the development should be undertaken in full compliance with the details contained in this Technical Note.

Best wishes

Sophie

Miss S Costain, Ecosystem Policy Officer Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture, Thie Slieau Whallian, Foxdale Road, St Johns, Isle of Man, IM4 3AS Tel +44 (0)1624 685963 Mob +44 (0)7624 431301 Fax +44 (0)1624 685851 Email [email protected] or [email protected] Website: www.gov.im/defa DEFA - working for a clean, safe, healthy, attractive and vibrant environment which will be enjoyed by present and future generations alike.

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From: Visigah, Paul [email protected] Sent: 15 May 2023 13:12 To: Costain, Sophie (DEFA) [email protected] Subject: RE: Satisfaction of Conditions 8, 9, 10 - Ecology for PA 22/00473/B

Good afternoon Sophie,

Any updates on this satisfaction of condition. I was hoping I could conclude it today.

Best Regards, Paul

From: Visigah, Paul Sent: 14 March 2023 10:10

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2 To: Costain, Sophie (DEFA) [email protected] Subject: Satisfaction of Conditions 8, 9, 10 - Ecology for PA 22/00473/B

Dear Sophie,

I write to seek your technical comments in relation to information provided in response to the conditions detailed above for Planning Approval 22/00473/B.

The condition to be satisfied is:

C 8. Pre-Felling Risk Assessment

Prior to the removal of any tree on site, a Pre-Felling Risk Assessment by a suitably qualified ecologist shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department, as the trees on site were found to have potential roost features for bats.

Reason: To provide adequate safeguards for the ecological species existing on the site.

C 9. Bat and Bird Box Plan

The development hereby approved shall not be commenced until a Bat and Bird Box Plan have been submitted to an approved in writing by the Department.

This plan should provide details, including the specifications and location of 1x bird nest brick suitable for common starling on northern elevation of the building and 1x bat box suitable for crevice roosting species on the southern elevation of the building.

The Bat/Bird boxes shall be retained thereafter.

Reason: To provide adequate safeguards for the ecological species existing on the site.

C 10. Precautionary Working Method

Prior to any works (including site clearance) commencing on the site, a Precautionary Working Method Statement for lizards, breeding birds and Schedule 8 plants, written by a suitably qualified ecological consultancy, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department.

The statement shall include the provision of a new hibernacula feature for lizards in a sunny spot close to a boundary hedge or wall.

The development shall not be carried out other than in accordance with the submitted Method Statement.

Reason: To provide adequate safeguards for the ecological species existing on the site.

I have provided a link to the documents to enable review them and advise accordingly. https://services.gov.im/planningapplication/services/planning/planningapplicationdetails.iom?ApplicationRefe renceNumber=23%2F10004%2FAIR

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3 I would be grateful if you could confirm whether you consider that the information adequately addresses the requirements of the conditions. If you do not feel the information meets these requirements it would be helpful to feedback why and what additional/amended information might be required.

Best Regards, Paul Visigah, B.Tech (Hons), MSc, RTP, MRTPI Chartered Town Planner

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