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1 Spencer, Daniel From: Costain, Sophie (DEFA) Sent: 30 September 2024 11:58 To: DEFA, Planning Conditions Subject: PA 24/10096/AIR - Information in relation to condition 3 for PA 24/00025/B. Bird and Bat surveys for 4 Christian Street, Ramsey. Categories: Dan Good afternoon

RE: PA 24/10096/AIR - Information in relation to condition 3 for PA 24/00025/B, Bird and Bat surveys for 4 Christian Street, Ramsey.

The Ecosystem Policy Team can confirm that Manx BirdLife’s Breeding Bird Assessment dated September 2024 and the Manx Bat Group’s Preliminary Assessment for roosting bats dated September 2024, are all in order and that a suitable level of assessment has been undertaken.

No evidence of roosting bats or nesting birds was found. However, Manx BirdLife did find some potential nesting sites and house sparrows had been witnessed prospecting nest sites within the brickwork of the building earlier in the year, therefore it is our recommendation that at least 2 nest boxes/bricks are installed to mitigate the loss of potential nest sites. Swift boxes/bricks are the recommended type because these provide suitable nesting locations for swift and house sparrow. These should be placed high up on a north to north easterly elevation, ideally not above windows or doors.

Best wishes

Sophie Costain (she/her) (Miss) Ecosystem Policy Officer

Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture, Thie Slieau Whallian, Foxdale Road, St Johns, Isle of Man, IM4 3AS Website: www.gov.im/defa Tel +44 (0)1624 685963 | Mob +44 (0)7624 431301 | Email [email protected] Ecosystem Policy Team Tel +44 (0)1624 651577 | Email [email protected] 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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