**Document:** DEFA Ecosystme Policy Officer
**Application:** 26/10013/AIR — Information in relation to condition 7 of PA 25/90408/B detailing tree planting plan
**Decision:**
**Decision Date:**
**Parish:** Lezayre
**Document Type:** consultation / defa_response
**Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/97463-lezayre-lodge-cottage-ballavarry-farm-bernahara-information-relation/documents/1148391

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# DEFA Ecosystme Policy Officer

### Shen, Peiran

From: Costain, Sophie (DEFA) Sent: 04 February 2026 16:18 To: DEFA, Planning Conditions Subject: PA 26/10013/AIR - 26/10013/AIR, Lodge Cottage, Ballavarry Farm, Bernahara Road,

Andreas

Good afternoon

RE: PA 26/10013/AIR - 26/10013/AIR, Lodge Cottage, Ballavarry Farm, Bernahara Road, Andreas

Objection on behalf of the Ecosystem Policy Team Cherry laurel, though not currently listed on Schedule 8 of the Wildlife Act 1990, is considered a non-native highly invasive plant species, which is already causing problems across the Isle of Man by rapidly spreading and out-competing native plants. We therefore do not recommend it’s planting, especially in this this rural setting next to semi-natural habitats, into which it is likely to spread. Planting in this location should be undertaken with native or other well established species. Updated landscaping plans which do not include the planting of species listed on Schedule 8 of the Wildlife Act 1990, or cherry laurel, pendulous sedge, buddleia, rosa rugosa, or common snowberry, should therefore be provided before this condition is signed off. 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 sophie.costain@gov.im Ecosystem Policy Team Tel +44 (0)1624 651577 | Email ecopolicy@gov.im DEFA - working for a clean, safe, healthy, attractive and vibrant environment which will be enjoyed by present and future generations alike.

Our Island, Our Environment, Our Future.

Working Together for a Sustainable Future Gobbragh Cooidjagh Son Traa Ry-Heet Shassooagh

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