25 July 2023 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
St Germans Cathedral, Derby Road, Peel, Isle Of Man, IM5 1hh
This application sought to satisfy Condition 3 of the previously approved planning permission PA 18/00529/GB, which required a bat survey prior to any works to the roof structure of St Germans Cathedral on Derby Road, Peel. The condition aimed to protect bats, a species safeguarded under the Wildlife Act 1990.
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The submitted bat survey report by the Manx Bat Group was reviewed and found to conclude that there are no bats using the roof as a roost, with additional methods provided to ensure work is carried ou…
Environment Policy 4
Environment Policy 4 of the Strategic Plan requires protection of bats under the Wildlife Act 1990. The condition was imposed to ensure a bat survey is undertaken prior to roof works to avoid endangering the species. The submitted survey satisfied this by confirming no roost and providing mitigation if bats are found.
pleased to confirm that the information satisfies the relevant clauses
DEFA Ecosystem Policy Officer confirms the bat survey report is satisfactory with no evidence of bats found, allowing works to commence subject to specific precautions during slate removal.
Ecosystem Policy Officer (DEFA)
Conditional No ObjectionThe Ecosystem Policy Team can confirm that the Manx Bat Group’s Bat Survey Report for Cathedral Isle of Man dated July 2023, is all in order and that a suitable level of assessment has been undertaken.; The Manx Bat Group found no evidence of bats and so concluded that the works can commence without compensation measures being required.; the bat group advised that the slates should be removed by hand and the workforce be made aware of the potential for bats and therefore the need to make checks for bats throughout. If any bat is discovered under a slate, the slate should be carefully replaced, work should stop immediately and the Ecosystem Policy Team contacted for advice on how to proceed - 01624 651577.
Conditions requested: slates should be removed by hand; workforce be made aware of the potential for bats and therefore the need to make checks for bats throughout; if any bat is discovered under a slate, the slate should be carefully replaced, work should stop immediately and the Ecosystem Policy Team contacted for advice on how to proceed - 01624 651577
