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.

Prior to the first use of the development approved, a landscaping plan to include those details specified below, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority: the treatment proposed for all ground surfaces, including hard areas; full details of tree planting; planting schedules, noting the species, sizes, numbers and densities of plants; finished levels or contours; any structures to be erected or constructed including boundary treatments and all existing trees, hedges and other landscape features, indicating clearly those to be removed and those to be planted. The approved plan shall be implemented no later than the end of the first planting season following 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 unless the LPA has given its written consent to any variation. Proposed additional hedgerow planting should be planted and maintained in accordance with Somerset Council's Native Trees, Shrubs and Hedgerow Planting Guidance. Reason: In the interests of visual amenity as per the aims and provisions of the NPPF (2023) and Policies D2 and D20 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

The areas allocated for parking on the submitted Site Plan (Drawing Number: S6429 101B) shall be kept clear of obstruction at all times and shall not be used other than for parking of vehicles in connection with the development hereby permitted. Reason: In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policies D13 & D14 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 and the aims and provisions of the NPPF (2023).

No later than 3 months from the date of decision, a construction management plan or construction method statement shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved plan/statement shall be adhered to throughout the demolition/construction period. The plan/statement shall provide for: 24-hour emergency contact number; Hours of operation; Parking of vehicle of site operatives and visitors (including measures taken to ensure satisfactory access and movement for existing occupiers of neighbouring properties during construction); Routes for construction traffic which should rely on access to the site via the existing Bath Road (A39) access instead of the Kings Road (Public Right of Way known - Path Number: BW 1/10) access situated to the rear of the site; Locations for loading/unloading and storage of plant, waste and construction materials; Method of preventing mud being carried onto the highway; Measures to protect vulnerable road users (cyclists and pedestrians); Any necessary temporary traffic management measures; Arrangements for turning vehicles; Arrangements to receive abnormal loads or unusually large vehicles; Methods of communicating the Construction Management Plan to staff, visitors and neighbouring residents and businesses. Reason: In the interest of highways safety as in accordance with policy D14 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

No later than 3 months from the date of decision a scheme for surface water drainage of the site and Flood Risk Assessment shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The submitted Flood Risk Assessment and Surface Water Drainage Strategy shall include the following: Ensure that any hardstanding surface areas are hard surfaced in a suitable porous material in accordance details to be approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Provide further details (in the form of drawings and/or plans) about the proposed Soakaway, Sustainable Urban Drainage System and other surface water drainage arrangements as identified in the submitted Planning Application Form. Provide further details about any rainwater goods including guttering and downpipes on the existing building which are to be repaired and/or improved as part of the proposals (in the form of cross-section drawings and/or brochures). Prohibit any proposed surface water connections into the Wessex Water Foul sewer network either directly or indirectly. Assess all sources (fluvial/tidal, surface water, groundwater, sewer, reservoirs, superficial sources) of flood risk (including residual risks), taking note to not displace floodwater off site. Where the site is found to be at medium or high risk of flooding from at least one source, the FRA should also consider the need for flood resilience/resistance and emergency planning measures. The FRA should assess the flood risk from other sources of flooding (groundwater, sewers, any other artificial sources near the site). The surface water drainage strategy should be designed up to the 100-year plus the required climate change allowance (as per latest guidance: Flood risk assessments: climate change allowances - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)). The proposals shall be retained throughout the lifetime of the development and in accordance with the submitted Flood Risk Assessment and Surface Water Drainage Strategy. Reason: This is required to prevent the increased risk of flooding in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework and to comply with the requirements of Policy D1 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

Before the commencement of any works on site protective barriers will be erected in the positions to be agreed with the local authority in accordance with the recommendations in Section 6.2 of BS5837:2012 Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction - Recommendations. The Local Planning Authority will be notified in writing once the barriers are in place. The protective barriers will remain in place until completion of the main construction phase and will then only be removed with the written consent of the Local Planning Authority. Tree protection will be undertaken in accordance with details set out in the submitted Tree Protection Report including the requirement to agree a specific method statement relating to the approved design details prior to the commencement of development. Reason: To ensure appropriate protection to existing trees and to maintain biodiversity.

During the course of carrying of the development hereby permitted, the recommendations outlined within pages 6 – 9 of the submitted Tree Report published by Clark Landscape Design dated November 2022 shall be carried out, completed during the development and thereafter maintained. Reason: To ensure that appropriate measures are implemented to properly protect other trees in the curtilage (which are important features of the site and wider area) while building works take place on the site in accordance with policies D20, D21 and D23 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan (2011-2032) and relevant guidance within the NPPF (2023).

No later than 3 months from the date of decision, a Biodiversity Enhancement Plan (BEP) shall be submitted to, and be approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The mitigation/enhancements should be retained thereafter and should include the following: Any newly lawned areas should be turf and/or seed mixes that comprise native, species rich mixtures (such as Emorsgate seeds EL1 Flowering Lawn Mixture) that respond well to the proposed mowing schedule (e.g. the aforementioned seed mix responds well to regular short mowing). The planting and ongoing management for the retention of this area shall be specified. Provision of tree and native shrub planting that consist of high nectar producing species to encourage a range of invertebrates to the site, to provide continued foraging for bats. The shrubs must also appeal to night-flying moths which are a key food source for bats. The Royal Horticultural Society guide, 'RHS Perfect for Pollinators, www.rhs.org.uk/perfectforpollinators' provides a list of suitable plants both native and non-native species. All new trees planted on site should ideally be from local native stock. Reason: In accordance with Government policy for the enhancement of biodiversity within development as set out in paragraph 174(d) of the National Planning Policy Framework.

Where external lighting is to be installed, prior to construction above damp-proof course level, a lighting design for bats, following Guidance Note 08/23 - bats and artificial lighting at night (ILP and BCT 2023), shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The design shall show how and where external lighting will be installed. Lux levels should be below 0.5 Lux on key & supporting features or habitats. 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. Under no circumstances should any other external lighting be installed without prior consent from the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of the 'Favourable Conservation Status' of populations of European protected species and in accordance with Sedgemoor Council Local Plan: Policy D20 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity.

During the course of carrying of the development hereby permitted, the recommendations outlined within: Pages 2 and 4 of the submitted 'Attic and window Inspection of Ashcott House and contractor briefing' note published by Greena Ecological Consultancy dated 20th December 2022; Page 8 of the submitted Stage II bat activity survey published by Greena Ecological Consultancy dated 19/12/2023; Section 7 of the submitted Preliminary Ecological Investigation Report' published by Greena Ecological Consultancy dated 12th October 2022. Shall be carried out, completed during the development and thereafter maintained. Reason: In the interests of the 'Favourable Conservation Status' of populations of European protected species and in accordance with policies D20, D21 and D23 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan (2011-2032).

All foul water from the development hereby approved shall discharge via connection into the Wessex Water mains foul sewer. No other means of disposal of foul water shall be permitted. Reason: To ensure that the proposal does not negatively impact upon the Somerset Levels and Moors Ramsar site (due to an increase in nutrient loads (phosphorous) from foul waste) in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D20.

The development hereby permitted must not be occupied or utilised until the precise technical details of any electric vehicle charging points to be provided within the application site curtilage rated at a minimum of 16 amps are submitted to the Local Planning Authority. These details shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved scheme must be constructed before the development is occupied or utilised and, thereafter, must be maintained, kept free from obstruction and available for the purpose specified in perpetuity. Reason: To ensure provision of an EVCP for low emission vehicles as part of the transition to a low carbon economy and as per D13 and D14 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan (2011 – 2032).

Details of secure, and where appropriate, covered cycle storage (including dimensions, materials, technical specifications) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to first use of the development hereby approved. Provision shall thereafter be implemented and maintained in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To encourage the uptake of sustainable transport methods to and from the Levels School as part of the transition to a low carbon economy and as per D13 and D14 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan (2011 – 2032).

The use hereby approved shall only be used as accommodation ancillary to the adjoining school premises approved under application 01/20/00016. Reason: To ensure an acceptable impact in terms of amenity and highways safety and in accordance with policies D13, D14 and D25 Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.