Consultation 1 Ecosystem Policy Officer

From: Costain, Sophie (DEFA) To: DEFA, Planning Cc: Spencer, Daniel Subject: PA 23/10071/AIR – Information in relation to Condition 3 for PA 18/00529/GB for a bat survey Date: 24 July 2023 13:26:26 Attachments: image001.png

Good afternoon

RE: PA 23/10071/AIR – Information in relation to Condition 3 for PA 18/00529/GB for a bat survey

The Ecosystem Policy Team can confirm that the Manx Bat Group’s Bat Survey Report for Cathedral Isle of Man dated July 2023, is all in order and that a suitable level of assessment has been undertaken.

The Manx Bat Group found no evidence of bats and so concluded that the works can commence without compensation measures being required. However, the bat group advised that the slates should be removed by hand and the workforce be made aware of the potential for bats and therefore the need to make checks for bats throughout. If any bat is discovered under a slate, the slate should be carefully replaced, work should stop immediately and the Ecosystem Policy Team contacted for advice on how to proceed - 01624 651577.

Best wishes

Sophie

Miss S Costain, Ecosystem Policy Officer Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture, Thie Slieau Whallian, Foxdale Road, St Johns, Isle of Man, IM4 3AS Tel +44 (0)1624 685963 Mob +44 (0)7624 431301 Fax +44 (0)1624 685851 Email [email protected] or [email protected] Website: www.gov.im/defa DEFA - working for a clean, safe, healthy, attractive and vibrant environment which will be enjoyed by present and future generations alike.

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