CON Consultation 1 DEFA Biodiversity
Spencer, Daniel
From: Costain, Sophie (DEFA) Sent: 20 March 2023 16:06 To: DEFA, Planning Conditions; Visigah, Paul Subject: RE: Ballacroak Farm - St. Marks 22/00399/B Condition 11 - Urgent
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Hi Paul The Ecosystem Policy Team can confirm that we are content with the site assessment for roosting bats and nesting birds in relation to condition 11. of the approval notice for PA 22/00399/B. We also agree that the demolition of the property should take place as soon as possible to avoid the swallow breeding season, as evidence of their previous breeding attempts has been found, and they may attempt to breed again in late April. If demolition is not possible in the next month, then through checks for nesting birds and roosting bats must take place and then any entrances into the buildings must be blocked, so that swallows cannot gain entry and attempt to breed again this year. We look forward to receiving the detailed plans for the integrated house sparrow/starling boxes (condition 10), the semi-natural habitat features (condition 6), a CEMP (condition 9), and a landscape strategy (condition 14.), but are content for these details to be provided after demolition, because it is important that demolition takes place as soon as possible to avoid impacts on breeding birds. We would however request that condition 7 is enacted at this stage - fencing for the protection of the boundary hedges and sod banks – as these features could be detrimentally impacted by demolition should protective measures not be put in place. 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: Sent: 15 March 2023 09:33 To: DEFA, Planning Conditions <[email protected]>; Visigah, Paul <[email protected]>; Costain, Sophie (DEFA) <[email protected]> Subject: Ballacroak Farm - St. Marks 22/00399/B Condition 11 - Urgent
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Dear Planning Department Team, Please find attached a report from Manx Environmental Services satisfying the criteria for discharge of Condition 11 (the “Report”) in respect of planning approval 22/00399/B. This follows the phone calls between Sophie Costain and Chris Ward. As detailed within the Report there is no presence of nesting birds/roosting bats. Please also note the comments by Manx Environmental Services for the quick discharge of this condition to avoid nesting season. Could this please be looked at expeditiously. Much appreciated, Gareth.
