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.

No development hereby approved shall commence until 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: This is a pre-commencement condition in the interest of the 'strict protection' of European protected species and in accordance with Adopted Core Strategy Policy D14 and emerging local plan policy D21.

The window to the bedroom at first floor on the east elevation shall be fitted with obscure glass and be of a parallel opener design as detailed on drawing number DSGN0316_P_P02_REVC and detailed in email received on 21st July 2022 and shall thereafter be retained and maintained. Reason: In the interests of the residential amenities of the adjoining occupiers in accordance with Policy D25 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

Works to the property hereby approved shall not commence until: a) Demolition/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; b) An improved cavity bat box, 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; and c) Works potentially affecting bats will then proceed under the supervision of the licensed bat ecologist. Reason: To ensure the strict protection of European protected species and in accordance with policy D20 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

Prior to the occupation of the extension hereby permitted the following shall be installed and shall thereafter be retained and maintained: 1 x Schwegler Bat Box 32 mm nest boxes or similar to be fitted on mature trees present within the eastern end of the garden. 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 District Council Local Plan: Policy D20 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity.

Prior to the installation of any external lighting, a lighting design for bats, following Guidance Note 08/18 Bats and artificial lighting in the UK (ILP and BCT 2018), 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 (including through the provision of technical specifications) so that it can be clearly demonstrated that areas to be lit will not disturb roosting or prevent bats using their territory. The design should accord with Step 5 of Guidance Note 08/18, including submission of contour plans illustrating Lux levels. Lux levels should be below 0.5 Lux. 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 Sedgemoor District Council Local Plan: Policy D20 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity.