12 March 2007
Louisa Mine East, East Foxdale Road, Foxdale, Isle Of Man, IM4 3hl
The proposal involved building an earth bund, approximately 2.4m high, around the perimeter of the disused Louisa Mine site to deter unauthorised persons and vehicles, particularly off-road bikes causing nuisance, noise, litter, and damage.
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Multiple consultees including DAFF Wildlife, Manx National Heritage, Manx Wildlife Trust, and Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside & Environment object to the earth bund due to destruction of protected orchids and rare plants on the roadside verge, recommending fe…
Key concern: destruction of protected orchids and rare plants on roadside verge
DAFF Wildlife and Conservation Division
Objection"None of the above species is likely to translocate successfully."; "We therefore wish to discuss the proposals further and seek an acceptable solution"; "a fence was considered adequate for this purpose"
Conditions requested: fence (preferred); temporary fencing to protect verge whilst bund placed behind
Manx National Heritage
Objection"would destroy the ecological interest of the verge"; "We would not support translocation of the turf as an acceptable mitigation"; "may be suitable for inclusion in the suite of non-statutory Conservation Verges"
Manx Wildlife Trust
Objection"both destructive to the important plant communities... and ineffective in its aims"; "easily traversed by the all-terrain vehicles and motorbikes"
Conditions requested: fencing would be more effective
Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside & Environment
Objection"It seems a pity that such drastic measures are proven necessary. 2.4m. high bund - gracious!"; "VERY CONCERNED about what may well appear as a quite un-natural intrusion into the countryside."
Conditions requested: varied with some other more visual kind of barrier on some stretches
Society for the Preservation of the Manx Countryside & Environment
No CommentApart from being moved somewhat back from the road, we see no difference and our views as previously expressed, remain valid.
