**Document:** Consultation 1 Ecosystems Policy
**Application:** 26/10051/AIR — Information in relation to Condition 3 of PA 25/90046/B and AP25/0012 detailing soft landscaping
**Decision:**
**Decision Date:**
**Parish:** Rushen
**Document Type:** consultation / consultation_response
**Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/130777-rushen-former-pound-lane-landscaping/documents/1594032

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# Consultation 1 Ecosystems Policy

From:
Costain, Sophie (DEFA)
To:
DEFA, Planning Conditions
Subject:
PA 26/100051/AIR - Information in relation to Condition 3 of PA 25/90046/B and AP25/0012 detailing soft
landscaping, Former Pound Lane Depot, Castletown Road, Port St Mary
Date:
16 April 2026 14:18:34
Attachments:
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Good afternoon

RE: PA 26/100051/AIR - Information in relation to Condition 3 of PA
25/90046/B and AP25/0012 detailing soft landscaping, Former Pound Lane
Depot, Castletown Road, Port St Mary

The Ecosystem Policy Team are content with the landscaping proposals, the species
chosen are appropriate for the site.

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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