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.

Unless agreed otherwise in writing, the artificial lighting to be installed shall accord with Obtrusive Light Limitations for Exterior Lighting for Environmental Zone – E2 contained within Table 1 and Table 2 of the Institute of Light Engineers Guidance Notes for the Reduction of Obtrusive Lighting. GNO1:201. Such lighting shall only be used between the following times: Mon – Fri 08.00 – 22.30 Sat – Sun 09.00 – 18.30 Reason: In order to safeguard the amenities of neighbouring residential occupiers.

The following non-licensable method statement will be followed during the works to facilitate statutory compliance. Any work excavations will be covered or fitted with ramps when not in use so that badgers do not become trapped during the works. Excavations which are more than 1m in depth and less than 1m wide will be covered with a timber sheet material. The timber sheet material will be of a thickness which remains rigid when installed across the excavation and could support the weight of an adult badger (i.e. 20kg). The timber sheet material will also retain structural integrity in wet conditions. The timber sheet material will be secured to the ground using robust fixings (i.e. metal stakes at least 50cm in length). Covered excavations will be visually inspected every day to confirm that the timber sheet material has not become damaged and that no animals have become trapped within the excavation. If an animal is observed within the excavation, a suitably qualified ecologist will be contacted immediately for advice. The site manager will be responsible for the installation of the timber sheet material, checking of covered excavations and, if required, contacting a suitably qualified ecologist for advice. Excavations which are more than 1m in depth and more than 1m wide will be fitted with ramps. The ramp will be of a timber plank material. The timber plank material will be of a thickness which remains rigid when installed from the bottom corner to the top edge of the excavation and could support the weight of an adult badger (i.e. 20kg). The timber plank will be of a width which will allow an adult badger to walk up the plank without risk of falling off (i.e. 50cm). The slope of the timber plank material will not exceed 45o . Th e timber plank material will be ridged across its width so that badgers are able to ascend the ramp. The timber plank material will be secured to the ground using robust fixings (i.e. metal stakes at least 50cm in length). Excavations containing ramps will be visually inspected every day to confirm that the timber plank material has not become damaged and that no animals have become trapped within the excavation. If an animal is observed within the excavation, a suitably qualified ecologist will be contacted immediately for advice. The contractor will be responsible for the installation of the timber plank material, checking of excavations containing ramps and, if required, contacting a suitably qualified ecologist for advice. In the unlikely event that a badger or potential sett is unexpectedly encountered, works will cease until further advice is provided by the suitably qualified ecologist. If the badger is injured, it will be taken to the nearest suitably qualified wildlife rehabilitator. Reason: To ensure the strict protection of European protected species and in accordance with Sedgemoor District Council Local Plan: Policy D20 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity

No impacts upon ecological features identified (Hedgerow, trees, buildings) shall take place between 1st March and 31st August inclusive, unless a competent ecologist has undertaken a careful, detailed check for active birds' nests immediately before the vegetation is cleared or works to or demolition of buildings commences and provides written confirmation that no birds will be harmed and/or that there are appropriate measures in place to protect nesting bird interest on site. Any such written confirmation should be submitted to the Local Planning Authority by the ecologist accompanied by dated photos showing the site before and after clearance. In no circumstances should netting be used to exclude nesting birds. Reason: In the interests of nesting wild birds and in accordance with Sedgemoor District Council Local Plan: Policy D20 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity

All lighting measures and/or works shall be carried out in accordance with the details contained in the lighting assessment undertaken by Alex Jeremy (July 2025) section 6.2 and assessed by Somerset Wildlife Trust consultancy (July 2025) as already submitted with the planning application and agreed in principle with the Local Planning Authority prior to determination. Reason:  In the interests 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 District Council Local Plan: Policy D20 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity