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.

Before the commencement of the development hereby permitted the applicant, or their agents or successors in title, shall have secured the implementation of a programme of archaeological work in accordance with a Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI) which has been submitted and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. The WSI shall include details of the archaeological monitoring, the recording of the heritage asset, the analysis of evidence recovered from the site and publication of the results. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved scheme. Reason: To safeguard National Heritage in accordance with Policy D26 of Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

A Reasonable Avoidance Measures Method Statement (RAMMS) for bats, birds, and small mammals will be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of vegetation removal or works to or demolition of buildings or structures. The detailed mitigation strategy shall include details of: a) Toolbox talk(s) to be given to all site workers. b) The timings of sensitive works to reduce the risk of protected species presence. c) Ecological supervision /watching brief and/or fingertip searches. d) Precautionary working measures. e) Methodology in the unlikely event that protected species are discovered during works. Reason: A pre-commencement condition in the interests of the 'Favourable Conservation Status' of populations of European and UK protected species, UK priority species and habitats listed on s41 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 and in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032: Policy D20 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity.

A Biodiversity Enhancement, Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (BEMMP) shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the development. The BEMMP shall identify locations, product/ stocking specifications and a plan for implementation and ongoing management (where necessary) of the following measures: a)At least 10x provisions for nesting birds will be provided within the site. The provisions should comprise designs that target species that are relevant to the local ecology and must be suitably situated based on the target species requirements (e.g. if on buildings, away from windows and not on the west or south facing elevation). Woodcrete or WoodStone boxes should be used where possible due to increased durability and thermal stability. b)Review of where less beneficial (e.g. decorative and/or non-native) species can be replaced with high nectar producing and/or native species in the submitted landscape scheme. c)Installation/construction of a deadwood log refugia pile as a shelter for reptiles, invertebrates, amphibians and small mammals. Advice can be found here: Log Piles for Wildlife | Garden Advice - The RSPB. This should be constructed within the boundary of the site and maintained thereafter d)15 x integrated bee bricks installed on buildings within the site. The bricks will be placed one meter above ground level on a south facing aspect, vegetation must not block the entrance holes. Solitary bees are harmless and do not sting. The listed measures shall be installed prior to first use of the development and be retained thereafter for biodiversity. Photographs of the installed features will be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to first occupation. Reason: In accordance with Government policy for the enhancement of biodiversity within development as set out in paragraph 180(d) of the National Planning Policy Framework and Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032: Policy D20 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity.

Due to the age of the premises there shall be a watching brief for potential contamination and assess for visual and olfactory evidence of contamination during any groundworks including any Asbestos containing materials (ACM). If any unforeseen contamination is found during excavations, the Local Planning Authority shall be notified immediately. Where remediation is deemed necessary by the Local Planning Authority, a remediation scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and then implemented in accordance with the submitted details. NPPF paragraph 197: Where a site is affected by contamination or land stability issues, responsibility for securing a safe development rests with the developer and/or landowner. Reason: To ensure that the land is suitable for the intended uses and to ensure that the development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks to human health, controlled waters and other receptors both onsite and offsite, in accordance with Policies D24 and D25 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032. and section 11 and 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2024.

No development shall commence, including site clearance, groundworks or construction, unless a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) to manage the impacts of construction during the life of the works, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. For the avoidance of doubt, the CEMP shall, amongst other things, include:- a)Measures to regulate the on-site routing of construction traffic; b)The importation of spoil and soil on site; c)The removal /disposal of materials from site, including soil and vegetation; d)The location and covering of stockpiles; e)Details of measures to prevent mud from vehicles leaving the site and must include wheel- washing facilities; f)Control of fugitive dust from earthworks and construction activities; dust suppression measures; g)Noise and Vibration control plan (which includes control methods) to include mitigation measures as defined in BS 5528: Parts 1 and 2: 2009 'Code of practice for noise and vibration control on construction and open sites' shall be used to minimise noise or vibration disturbance from construction works; h)A waste disposal policy (to include no burning on site); i)Measures for controlling the use of site lighting whether required for safe working or for security purposes; j)Details of any site construction office, compound and ancillary facility buildings; k)Specified on-site parking for vehicles associated with the construction works and the provision made for access thereto; l)A point of contact (such as a Construction Liaison Officer/site manager) and details of how complaints will be addressed, including an appropriate phone number. M) Prevention of nuisance caused by radios, alarms, PA systems or raised voices And shall confirm: That noise generating activities shall not occur outside of the following hours: •Mon - Fri 08:00-18:00 •Sat 08:00 -13:00 •All other times, including Sundays, Bank and Public Holidays there shall be no such noise generating activities. The details so approved and any subsequent amendments as shall be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority shall be complied with in full and monitored by the applicants to ensure continuing compliance during the construction of the development. Reason: To ensure that safe operation of the highway and minimise the effect of noise, odour and dust from the construction phase of development on occupiers of nearby properties in the interests of residential amenity and sustainable development, in accordance with Policies D24 and D25 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 and Chapter 15 of the NPPF. This is a pre-commencement condition because any initial construction or demolition works could have a detrimental impact upon highway safety and/or residential amenity.

The use hereby permitted shall not commence unless a scheme containing full details of arrangements for internal air extraction, odour control, noise control and discharge to atmosphere from cooking/kitchen operations, including any external ducting and flues has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme, shall also demonstrate that air extraction or exhaust system used in connection with the preparation or cooking of food shall discharge in such a place that odours and noise therefrom are not perceived beyond the application boundary. The works detailed in the approved scheme shall be installed in their entirety before the use hereby permitted is commenced. The equipment shall thereafter be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and operated at all times when cooking is being carried out, (subject to any planning restrictions). Reason: In the interests controlling odours and protecting residential amenity in accordance with Policies D24 and D25 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

All external lighting shall only directly illuminate the application site and shall be fully adjustable and shall be maintained as such thereafter. Reason: To prevent excessive lighting and protect the residential amenity of occupiers in accordance with Policies D24 and D25 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

No occupation of the approved buildings shall commence until details of a scheme for sufficient safe on site storage of waste and recycling facilities to service the development has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority to ensure that no detriment to amenity arises from the accumulation of waste, smell, flies or vermin and shall thereafter be maintained for the life of the approved development. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the area, residential amenity and highway safety having regards to Policies D24 and D25 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

A Condition Survey of the existing public highway will need to carried out and agreed with the Highway Authority prior to any works commencing on site, and any damage to the highway occurring as a result of this development is to be remedied by the developer to the satisfaction of the Highway Authority once all works have been completed on site. Reason: In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policy D14 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

The development hereby permitted shall not commence until a Construction Management Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The plan shall include construction vehicle movements, construction operation hours, construction vehicular routes to and from site, construction delivery hours, expected number of construction vehicles per day, car parking for contractors, specific measures to be adopted to mitigate construction impacts in pursuance of the Environmental Code of Construction Practice and a scheme to encourage the use of public transport amongst contractors. The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the approved Construction Management Plan. Reason: In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policy D14 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

No development shall take place until detailed plans have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority (in conjunction with the local highway authority) relating to line, level and layout of the new access onto Priory Gardens as shown generally in accordance with Drawing number 2208 Rev 010 and its means of construction and surface water drainage. The approved access shall be laid out constructed in accordance with the requirements of a Section 278 Agreement under the provisions of the Highway Act 1980 and completed prior to the development hereby permitted being first brought into use. Reason: In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policy D14 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

Provision shall be made within the site for the disposal of surface water so as to prevent its discharge onto the highway, details of which shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such provision shall be made before the development hereby approved is first brought into use and maintained thereafter at all times. Reason: In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policy D14 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

The areas allocated for parking on the submitted plan shall be kept clear of obstruction at all times and shall not be used other than for the parking of vehicles in connection with the development hereby permitted. Reason: In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policy D14 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

To ensure orderly parking on the site and thereby decrease the likelihood of parking on the highway, the car parking area shown on the submitted plan shall be marked out prior to the car parking proposed being first brought into use. Reason: In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policy D14 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

Before the care home, hereby approved is brought into use, the proposed windows in the east elevation of the building serving: 1st floor bedroom located at the south-east corner of the building 2nd floor staff room, and 1st and 2nd floor stair well Shall be fitted with obscure glazed windows to a minimum industry standard privacy level 3, up to a level of 1.7 metres above the internal floor level. Thereafter the obscure glazing shall be retained as such. condition. Reason: To safeguard the amenity and privacy of the occupiers of adjoining residential property in accordance with Policy D25 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

Prior to the commencement of any development hereby approved, an Arboricultural Method Statement (AMS) prepared by a qualified tree specialist providing comprehensive details of construction works in relation to trees that have the potential to be affected by the development must be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Council. All works must be carried out in accordance with the approved details. In particular, the method statement must provide the following: (a) a specification for protective fencing to trees and hedges during both demolition and construction phases which complies with BS5837 (2012) and a plan indicating the alignment of the protective fencing; b) a specification for scaffolding of building works and ground protection within the tree protection zones in accordance with BS5837 (2012); c) a schedule of tree work conforming to BS3998; d) details of the area for storage of materials, concrete mixing and any bonfires; e) plans and particulars showing proposed cables, pipes and ducts above and below ground as well as the location of any soakaway or water or sewerage storage facility; f) details of any no-dig specification for all works within the root protection area for retained trees: g) details of the supervision to be carried out by the developers tree specialist. Reason: This information is required to be submitted and agreed before any work starts on site to ensure that the trees and hedges deemed worthy of retention on-site will not be damaged prior to, or during the construction works.

No development shall commence until a scheme of landscaping has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The scheme shall include details of all existing trees and hedgerows on the land, identify those to be retained and set out measures for their protection throughout the course of development. All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the occupation of the buildings or the completion of the development, whichever is the sooner; and any trees or plants which within a period of 5 years from the completion of the development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species. Reason: to safeguard the character of the area in accordance with Policy D2 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

Details shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. prior to development above damp proof course level, of all external facing materials for the walls and roofs. Thereafter, the development shall be carried out in accordance with such materials as have been agreed. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory visual appearance of the development in accordance with Policy D2 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

The development shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted flood risk assessment prepared by Campbell Reith (Ref: 14091 Rev P2, dated 15/11/2023). Reason: To reduce the risk of flooding to the proposed development and future occupants in accordance with Policy D1 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

Prior to the first use of the care home hereby approved, a Flood Warning and Evacuation plan for the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The occupation of the care home shall be in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To reduce the risk of flooding to the proposed development and future occupants in accordance with Policy D1 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.