29 January 2026 · Delegated - Principal Planner (A Morgan, Interim Director of Planning and Building Control)
Oatlands Farm, Oatlands Road, Santon, Isle Of Man, IM4 1ed
This application sought to discharge condition 3 from the 2022 approval of PA 21/00036/B, which permitted conversion of farm buildings into 12 tourist units, a wellness spa, café, and residential apartment, plus equestrian facilities.
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The submitted documents, including cover letter and drawings 20/3026/13 B and 20/3026/03 B, were reviewed after consultation with DEFA Ecosystem Policy Officer, who confirmed satisfaction with the pro…
Content with the proposed location, number and type of bat boxes, all of which are to be erected in line with the Manx Bat Group’s and Ecosystem Policy Team’s advice. Submission satisfies the relevant clauses.
DEFA Ecosystem Policy Officer confirms satisfaction with the proposed bat boxes for condition 3 but requires re-assessment and written advice prior to works due to active protected bat roosts.
Key concern: active protected bat roosts requiring pre-works written advice and re-assessment to avoid legal offences
DEFA Ecosystem Policy Officer
Conditional No ObjectionThe Ecosystem Policy Team can confirm that we are content with the proposed location, number and type of bat boxes; prior to works commencing it is a legal requirement for written advice to be obtained from the DEFA Ecosystem Policy Team; Any work on a bat roost without receiving such advice would be an offence; The obtaining of planning permission and the discharging of conditions does not negate the need to obtain such advice
Conditions requested: prior to works commencing, obtain written advice from DEFA Ecosystem Policy Team containing working methodology to avoid killing/injuring/disturbing bats, retain existing roosts or allow lawful destruction, avoid damage to roosts, and provide replacement roost spaces; buildings re-assessed by suitably qualified ecological consultancy (initial internal/external inspection, further survey if needed); contact Ecosystem Policy Team well in advance of works
