2 March 2026
Clypse Beg, Little Mill Road, Onchan, Isle Of Man, IM4 5bf
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DEFA Ecosystem Policy Officer confirms the preliminary roost report is satisfactory but recommends specific mitigation measures for tree felling to protect nesting birds and roosting bats.
Key concern: potential for nesting birds or roosting bats to be harmed by the felling works
DEFA Ecosystem Policy Officer
Conditional No ObjectionThe Ecosystem Policy Team confirm that Manx BirdLife’s Bird and Bat Survey for Clypse Beg dated November 2025 is all in order and that a suitable level of assessment has been undertaken; There is consequently potential for nesting birds or roosting bats to be harmed by the felling works; Details of the mitigation measures which are to be implemented on site for the loss of bat roosting and bird nesting space has already been provided and secured via condition
Conditions requested: Cuts the ivy on the trees as soon as possible to reduce nesting opportunities; Fells the trees outside of the main bird nest season which is defined as March to August inclusive. If the trees need to be felled during the main nesting season we recommended that an ecologist is re-consulted to determine if birds are present. Felling will have to be delayed should active nesting be identified; Uses soft felling techniques on the 2 trees which exhibit bat roosting potential - the tree should be felled carefully in sections, avoiding cutting through any rot holes or features that may be used by bats. Cut sections should be carefully lowered to the ground and then left for 48 hours, with any holes facing upwards, to allow any bats to exit
