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 works shall not in any circumstances 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 copy of a letter from Natural England confirming that the works fall within the remit of a Bat Mitigation Class Licence (WML-CL21) and that the site has been registered in accordance with the class licence – for bats only c) 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 and why. Reason: A pre-commencement condition in the interest of the strict protection of European protected species and in accordance with Sedgemoor District Council Local Plan: Policy D20 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity.

Works will not commence until: a) A bat mitigation strategy (and a timetable for its implementation) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority; the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved strategy and its timetable b) 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. c) Works potentially affecting bats will then proceed under the supervision of the licensed bat ecologist Reason: A pre-commencement condition in to ensure the strict protection of European protected species and in accordance with Sedgemoor District Council Local Plan: Policy D20 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity.

Prior to first occupation of either dwelling hereby approved, a 'lighting design for bats', following Guidance note 8 - bats and artificial lighting (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 or prevent bats using their territory or having access to 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 Sedgemoor District Council Local Plan: Policy D20 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity.

The following biodiversity enhancements shall be installed on the building subject to the application prior to first occupation of either dwelling hereby approved: a) 1 x Schwegler Clay and Reed Insect Nest or similar will be erected on the south or south-east elevation of the building at no a height no greater than 3m. b) Two artificial swallow nest cups. 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.

Prior to the first occupation of either dwelling hereby approved, details of the proposed boundary treatment (including its position, height and materials) for the rear gardens of the dwellings hereby approved shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of the character of the countryside in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 policies CO1 and D2.

Notwithstanding the details on the submitted application form and Design and Access Statement, the windows in the development hereby approved shall be timber. Reason: To preserve the rural character and traditional appearance of the former barns in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan Policies CO1 and D2.

The existing clay roof tiles on the development hereby approved shall be retained and any which have deteriorated beyond reasonable use shall be replaced with reclaimed tiles of matching profile and colour. Reason: To preserve the rural character and traditional appearance of the former barns in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan Policies CO1 and D2.

The permission hereby granted only permits the conversion of the barn to two dwellings. The existing building shall not be demolished and/or replaced with a new structure. Reason: The proposal is only acceptable as it involves the conversion of an existing building. Conversely, the construction of a new building in its place would be contrary to paragraph 55 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

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 development hereby permitted, including any additions or alterations to the roof, or insertion of new or enlargement of existing window or door openings, or erection of any boundary treatment, or siting of any caravan without the prior written approval of the local planning authority by submission of a planning application. Reason: In the interest of the amenities of the area in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policies Co1 and D2.