**Document:** Consultation 1 Ecosystems Policy
**Application:** 26/10033/AIR — Information in relation to Condition 7 of PA 24/00810/B detailing a landscaping plan including ground preparation, plantings and maintenance
**Decision:**
**Decision Date:**
**Parish:** Rushen
**Document Type:** consultation / consultation_response
**Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/130771-rushen-lingague-farm-ballakilpheric-landscaping/documents/1594040

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# Consultation 1 Ecosystems Policy

From:
Costain, Sophie (DEFA)
To:
DEFA, Planning Conditions
Subject:
PA 26/10033/AIR - Information in relation to Condition 7 of PA 24/00810/B detailing a landscaping plan
including ground preparation, plantings and maintenance, Lingague Farm Ballakilpheric Road Colby
Date:
15 April 2026 12:32:49
Attachments:
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Good afternoon

RE: PA 26/10033/AIR - Information in relation to Condition 7 of PA
24/00810/B detailing a landscaping plan including ground preparation,
plantings and maintenance, Lingague Farm Ballakilpheric Road Colby

The Ecosystem Policy Team is not content with the submitted landscaping information.

The shrub bed (area G) which is to be planted immediately adjacent to the boundary
sod bank includes the plants cotoneaster and crocosmia. All species of cotoneaster are
considered invasive non-native plant species which are included on Schedule 8 of the
Wildlife Act 1990, as is Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora (montbretia). Planting in this
location is likely to lead to their spread into the wild which would be an offence. These
plants must therefore be removed from the planting list.

Rosa rugosa is also included in the herb bed planting list, and though not included in
Schedule 8, is considered invasive, and so we recommend that it is removed from the
planting list.

The native hedge (I) and tree planting (K) mixes are appropriate for the site.

In regards to the gabion baskets/hibernaculum (A), though we approve of the idea of
this, unless the intention is to retain and connect the sod banks to the new gabion
baskets, we are not sure this will be used as a hibernaculum due to its location between
a herb bed, a patio and an area of artificial grass (features that are not suitable for
lizards). It is likely that the stone and sod hedge (H) to be created/repaired along the
eastern boundary will be more appropriate as a hibernaculum.

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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