**Document:** Consultation 1 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/1593579

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# Consultation 1 DEFA Ecosystme Policy Officer

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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

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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