The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. Reason: In accordance with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1990 ( as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans listed in schedule A. Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

Works to either the garage or stable block (as designated B3 and B4 respectively in Figure 3 of the Mitigation Plan (Orb Ecology dated 11th June 2020) shall not commence unless the Local Planning Authority has been provided with either: a) a copy of the licence issued by Natural England pursuant to Regulation 55 of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 authorising the development to go ahead; or b) a statement in writing from the licensed bat ecologist to the effect that he/she does not consider that the specified development will require a licence. Reason: In the interests of the strict protection of European protected species and in accordance with policy D20 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

Works will not commence to the garage or the stable block until: Construction operatives have been inducted by a licensed bat ecologist to make them aware of the possible presence of bats, their legal protection and of working practices to avoid harming bats. Written confirmation of the induction will be submitted to the Local Planning Authority by the licensed bat ecologist within one week of the toolbox talk A 2F Schwegler bat box to provide a suitable alternative roosting location, to accommodate any discovered bat(s), will be hung on a suitable tree or building on or adjacent to the site at a minimum height of 4 metres as directed by a licensed bat ecologist. Any such box will be maintained in-situ thereafter. Works potentially affecting bats will then proceed under the supervision of the licensed bat ecologist Reason: In the interest of ensuring the strict protection of European protected species and in accordance with policy D20 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

The following bat roosts will be provided: A purpose built building to act as a replacement roost for lesser horseshoe bats will be constructed immediately following demolition of the stable block in the period between November and April inclusive and be completed by 1st May. The building shall be located at the north end of the site and fenced off and constructed as per details given in Section 6.2.2 and Appendices 6 and 7 of the Phase 2 and Mitigation Plan (Orb Ecology dated 11th June 2020). Signage informing of the bat roost will be affixed to the entrance detailing constraints on entering Bat access roof tiles will be provide in the dwellings as shown in Figure 21, Appendix 6 of the same report. Any areas that are accessible to bats must be lined with traditional black bitumen felt (type 1F) to avoid the risk of entanglement of bats. Modern roofing membranes will not be permitted in areas which are accessible to bats. The roosts will be implemented in strict accordance with the agreed scheme and maintained for the exclusive use of bats thereafter. Reason: In the interests of the Favourable Conservation Status of populations of European protected species and in accordance with policy D20 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

No development shall take place above damp proof course level until samples of the materials to be used on the external surfaces of the dwellings hereby approved, to include windows, doors, walls and roof, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved materials. Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and to protect the character of the countryside in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policies CO1 and D2.

Prior to the first occupation of any dwelling hereby approved the existing overhead power line which crosses the site shall be rerouted around the outside of the perimeter of the gardens serving the dwellings hereby approved. Reason: In the interests of the amenity of future occupants in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D25.

Prior to the first occupation of any dwelling hereby approved, a 'lighting design for bats' shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The design shall show how and where external lighting, including amenity and security lighting, will be installed (including through the provision of technical specifications) so that it can be clearly demonstrated that areas to be lit will not disturb or prevent bats using their territory or accessing their resting places. All external lighting shall be installed in accordance with the specifications and locations set out in the design, and these shall be maintained thereafter in accordance with the design. No other external lighting shall be installed without prior consent from the Local Planning Authority through submission of a planning application. Reason: In the interests of the Favourable Conservation Status of populations of European protected species and in accordance with policy D20 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

Prior to the first occupation of any dwelling hereby approved the following biodiversity enhancements will be integrated into or mounted upon buildings on the site in accordance with a scheme showing their location which shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority: Seven Schwegler No. 10 swallow nest cups within the 'entrance hall' of the bat building Three Habibat 001 bat box or similar will be built into the structure at least four metres above ground level and away from windows of the west or south facing elevations Four Schwegler No. 24, two Schwegler No 25 and two Schwegler No 26 bird bricks or similar built into the walls at least 5m above ground level on north facing elevations A bee brick built into the wall about 1 metre above ground level on the east or southeast elevation of three dwellings The biodiversity enhancements will be installed in accordance with the agreed scheme and retained thereafter. Reason: In accordance with Government policy for the enhancement of biodiversity within development as set out in paragraph 170(d) of the National Planning Policy Framework and in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D20.

There shall be no obstruction to visibility greater than 600 millimetres above adjoining road level in advance of lines drawn 2.4 metres back from the carriageway edge on the centre line of the access and extending to points on the nearside carriageway edge 43 metres either side of the access. Such visibility shall be fully provided prior to the first occupation of any dwelling hereby approved and shall thereafter be maintained at all times. Reason: In the interest of highway safety in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policies D13 and D14.

Provision shall be made within the site for the disposal of surface water so as to prevent its discharge onto the highway. Such provision shall be installed before first occupation of any dwelling hereby approved and thereafter maintained at all times. Reason: In the interest of highway safety in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policies D13 and D14.

The driveway between the edge of carriageway and the entrance gate(s) shall be properly consolidated and surfaced (not loose stone or gravel) prior to the first occupation of any dwelling hereby approved. Once constructed the access shall thereafter be maintained in that condition at all times. Reason: In the interest of highway safety in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policies D13 and D14.

The landscape planting shown on the submitted and approved Proposed Site Plan Drg No. 19026-7 shall be implemented no later than the end of the first planting season following the first use of the development hereby approved. All landscape areas shall be protected and maintained, and any trees or plants which, within a period of five years from the completion of the planting, die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased, shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species Reason: To ensure that development sites are appropriately landscaped to provide enhancement of the environment, mitigation for vegetation that is to be removed, to ensure biodiversity is maintained and that planting schemes are established and managed into the future in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D20.

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any Order revising revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modifications), there shall be no enlargement or extension of the dwellings hereby permitted, including any additions or alterations to the roof without the prior written approval of the local planning authority by submission of a planning application. Reason: In the interest of visual amenity and to retain countryside character in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policies CO1, CO3 and D2.