25 June 2024 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
Plot Adj To 28, Clifton Drive, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM8 3nj
This application sought approval of an Ecological Mitigation Plan required by condition 6 of the earlier permission PA 23/00885/B, which approved erection of 4 semi-detached dwellings on vacant plots next to 28 Clifton Drive in Ramsey.
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The application was to discharge condition 6 of PA 23/00885/B, requiring an Ecological Mitigation Plan prior to site clearance, detailing findings and proportionate mitigation.
Pleased to confirm that the information satisfies the relevant clauses after review of submitted documents.
DEFA Ecosystem Policy Officer initially outlined required biodiversity mitigation measures for condition 6 discharge and later confirmed satisfaction with the updated landscaping plan, considering the condition satisfied.
Key concern: high species diversity lawn mix and log/stone pile not incorporated into agreed landscaping plan
DEFA Ecosystem Policy Officer
Conditional No ObjectionThe Ecosystem Policy Team are content with the details contained in the updated landscaping plan. We now consider condition 6 of PA 23/00885/B satisfied.; The Ecosystem Policy Team can confirm that the Ecology Vannin’s Ecological Mitigation Plan is all in order and that a suitable level of assessment has been undertaken.; Can confirmation be obtained from the applicants that a high species diversity law mix will be used, and that a log/stone pile will be created.
Conditions requested: Erection of at least 2 multi-hole boxes/bricks in the locations identified in Appendix I of Ecology Vannin’s Ecological Mitigation Plan; Hedge and tree planting must be undertaken with native species; Lawn creation must be undertaken with high species diversity lawn mix instead of standard lawn mix; At least one log pile or stone pile must be created to compensate for loss of frog habitat; The on-site scrub gorse, bramble and willow scrub must not be removed in nesting bird season (March - August inclusive) unless first checked by an ecologist. No clearance may take place if nesting birds are present; The following Reasonable Avoidance Measures (RAMs) for frogs (and lizards) must be implemented in the defined working area: Vegetation clearance during November to January in one-way direction; if outside period cut slowly to 10cm min, leave 24-48 hours, on warm sunny days 12°C+; cease operations if frogs/lizards encountered and seek ecologist advice; store materials on hardstanding or off ground; external lighting per Bat Conservation Trust and Institute of Lighting Professionals Guidance Note 8/23; Schedule 8 Montbretia should be identified and eradicated through excavation to 0.5m and incineration
