23 April 2024 · Applicant (Department of Infrastructure), acknowledged by Cath Dudley, Deputy Head of Technical Services and Customer Support
Isle Of Man Education, Dhoon School, Glen Mona, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, IM7 1ha
The proposal at Dhoon School in Glen Mona, Ramsey, involved removing a Manx sod bank along the boundary with the A2 road, which had become unstable due to drainage issues and water pressure, with part already removed in August 2022 for safety reasons.
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DEFA Biodiversity requests a common lizard assessment and mitigation plan prior to determination; Garff Commissioners object to the metal fence as inappropriate for the rural location and request a more visually appropriate solution.
Key concern: potential for legally protected common lizards along this bank
DEFA Biodiversity
Conditional No ObjectionThis application includes the removal of a large length of sod bank with no mitigation.; There is potential for legally protected common lizards along this bank
Conditions requested: an assessment for common lizards, and an avoidance and mitigation plan, written by a suitably qualified ecological consultancy, is submitted to Planning for written approval prior to determination of this application
Garff Commissioners
Objectionthe consensus reached was that the introduction of a metal fence would be inappropriate in this rural location.; The Commissioners request that a more visually appropriate solution is brought forward that is in keeping with the character of this rural location.
Conditions requested: a more visually appropriate solution is brought forward that is in keeping with the character of this rural location
