11 December 2020
The Old School House, Main Road, Sulby, Isle Of Man, IM7 2hp
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DEFA Biodiversity requests a bat survey and ecological assessment prior to determination due to a known bat roost; Highways has no objection subject to conditions; Lezayre Parish Commissioners approve the proposal.
Key concern: known brown long-eared bat roost in attic requiring survey and mitigation
DEFA Biodiversity
Conditional No ObjectionThe Old School House has a brown long-eared bat roost in the attic space and pipistrelle bats have been recorded in the local area.; The application currently does not address the potential for the known bat roost within the property to be impacted by the works; The presence of bats will not prevent the property from being converted but provision must be shown for their ongoing protection.
Conditions requested: ecological assessment for bats undertaken by suitably qualified ecologist prior to determination; bat surveys in accordance with Bat Conservation Trusts Bat Surveys for Professional Ecologists - Good Practice Guidelines (3rd Edition 2016); report detailing findings including mitigation plan submitted for approval prior to determination; roofing membranes to use Type 1F bitumen membrane; external lighting to adhere to BCT and ILP Guidance Note 8 Bats and Artificial Lighting (12th September 2018); report provided to Planning for written approval prior to determination
Highway Services Division
Conditional No ObjectionThe proposal is acceptable from the Highway viewpoint with alteration of existing vehicular accesses which would require a separate s109(A) Highway Agreement.; As the proposal does not raise significant road safety or network efficiency issues, Highway Services do not oppose it subject to conditions; Recommendation: DNOC.
Conditions requested: conditions for access, pedestrian and vehicle areas in accordance with Drawing No: 1495.2; details of bicycle parking to be submitted; separate covered storage for bicycles; electric vehicle charging points considered; space for storage of waste bins; s109(A) Highway Agreement
Lezayre Parish Commissioners
SupportApproved 3-1 Majority The Commissioners note that the internal sliding door is to remain and that there are no major external changes. They are also pleased to see the removal of the conservatory. It is approved on this basis.
