**Document:** Biodiversity Mitigation Scheme
**Application:** 26/10059/AIR — Information in relation to Condition 14 of PA 24/91051/B detailing biodiversity mitigation scheme
**Decision:**
**Decision Date:**
**Parish:** Port Erin
**Document Type:** consultation / defa_response
**Source:** https://planningportal.im/a/130843-port-erin-the-flower-pot/documents/1594431

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# Biodiversity Mitigation Scheme

Architects - Project Managers – Clerk of Works

PA Ref 24/91051/B – Construction of Co-op food retail store, six tourist apartments over at first floor level
and associated car parking, service yard and associated bin storage, The Flower Pot and Funeral
Directors, Station Road, Port Erin, Isle of Man IM9 6AB

Approval dated 7th October 2025.

Condition no 14 rev A:

Prior to commencement of the development, a Biodiversity Mitigation Scheme shall be submitted to and
approved in writing by the Department. The scheme shall include details of bat and bird boxes, tree
planting, and demolition timing to avoid nesting seasons. The approved scheme shall be implemented in
full and retained as such thereafter.

Reason: to mitigate biodiversity loss and ensure compliance with Environment Policies 4 and 5.

This submission responds to the requirement of the condition:

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Please refer to attached drawing 3706/02 rev A – Elevations. This drawings shows 3 number sparrow
terrace boxes under the eaves on the East elevation; and 2 flat bat boxes on the South elevation, and 2
flat bat boxes on the West Elevation. This is in accordance with the Recommendations section of
Ecology Vannin’s bird and bat survey which was submitted as part of the application.

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Please refer to drawing 3706/09 – Proposed Hard and Soft Landscaping, Tree and Wildflower Planting
Schedule and Maintenance and Aftercare Schedule.

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The demolition of the existing structures onsite is currently ongoing.

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*Data sourced from the Isle of Man public planning register under the [Isle of Man Open Government Licence](https://www.gov.im/about-this-site/open-government-licence/).*
*Canonical page: https://planningportal.im/a/130843-port-erin-the-flower-pot/documents/1594431*