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 construction above damp-proof course level, a lighting design for bats and other light sensitive species, 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 (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. The design should accord with Step 4 and Step 5 of Guidance Note 08/23, including submission of contour plans illustrating Lux levels. Lux levels should be below 0.2 lux on the horizontal plane, and at or below 0.4 lux on the vertical plane on the identified key & supporting bat features and 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 District Council Local Plan: Policy D20 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity.

The development will proceed under a Non-licensed Working Method Statement (WMS) as identified within Section 5 of the (Ecological Assessment (Bats & Birds) by Clarkson & Woods, July 2025) including tool box talk, precautionary and safe working measures and specific timing of works. Confirmation of the works by the licensed bat ecologist should be submitted to the Local Planning Authority within one week of completion.  Reason: To ensure the strict protection of European protected species and in accordance with policy D20 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032

The heightening of the garden wall shall be carried out in matching stonework. A sample of the proposed stone and the existing should be submitted and approved in writing by the local planning authority prior to commencement of works, photographs are acceptable. Reason: To preserve the listed building, its setting and its features of special architectural interest, in line with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D26

The digging out for the French Drain shall be undertaken with hand tools, no power tools to be used. Reason: To preserve the listed building, its setting and its features of special architectural interest, in line with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D26

All stonework repointing shall be carried out using a lime based mix, the specification of which shall be approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to commencement. The colour, texture, type of joint, and finish shall match original work. Reason: To preserve the listed building, its setting and its features of special architectural interest, in line with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D26