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.

The development hereby approved shall not be used other than for purposes ancillary to Saddleback Barn; Reason: In the interests of amenity and highway safety

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 so that it can be clearly demonstrated that areas to be lit will not disturb or prevent bats from using their territory or having access to their breeding sites and resting place. 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 District Council Local Plan: Policy D20 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity.

Hedgerows and trees shall be protected from mechanical damage, pollution incidents and compaction of roots in accordance with BS5837:2012 during site clearance works, groundworks and construction and to ensure materials are not stored at the base of trees, hedgerows and other sensitive habitats. Photographs of the measures shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of any vegetative clearance or groundworks. The measures shall be maintained throughout the construction period. Reason: A pre-commencement condition to protect retained trees, hedgerows and other habitats of biodiversity value, maintain ecological connectivity and conserve and enhance biodiversity in accordance with NPPF Policy N2 (Improving the Natural Environment) and in accordance with Sedgemoor District Council Local Plan: Policy D20 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity.

The following will be incorporated into the development with photographs of the installed features submitted to the Local Planning Authority prior to first use: Installation of three wooden Kent bat boxes within the retained woodland to the north of the site. Reason: In accordance with Government policy for the enhancement of biodiversity within development as set out the National Planning Policy Framework.

The Biodiversity Gain Plan to be submitted to the Local Planning Authority in accordance with Paragraphs 13 and 14 of Part 2 of Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 shall be broadly in accordance with the approved Biodiversity Gain Statement (Encompass Ecology Ltd, 13/04/2026). Reason: To ensure that the strategy for meeting the Biodiversity Net Gain requirements for the development does not change significantly following the grant of planning permission and to minimise the risk of significant post-permission viability issues arising due to Biodiversity Net Gain issues.

National Biodiversity Gain Plan condition Informative: No Development shall commence until: (a) a Biodiversity Gain Plan has been submitted to the planning authority, and (b) the planning authority has approved the plan. The development shall then be carried out in accordance with the agreed details. Reason: This condition is pre commencement to ensure that the strategy for meeting the Biodiversity Net Gain is in accordance with paragraph 13 of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to minimise the risk of significant post-permission viability issues arising due to Biodiversity Net Gain issues.

Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (HMMP) A Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (HMMP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to commencement of the development. The HMMP shall set out how the biodiversity enhancements identified in the approved Biodiversity Gain Plan will be delivered and maintained for a minimum of 30 years. The HMMP shall be prepared by a suitably qualified ecologist and: Set out the objectives of habitat creation and enhancement, Identify any relevant Local Nature Recovery Strategy priorities and explain how the proposed habitat management contributes towards these where appropriate. Include detailed management prescriptions, Identify the roles and responsibilities for management, monitoring and reporting, Include a monitoring schedule with measurable targets and remedial actions The development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved HMMP, and the habitats shall be managed and monitored in accordance with its provisions for the duration specified. Reason: To secure measurable biodiversity net gain in accordance with Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and national planning policy on biodiversity.