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.

Works to any of the buildings 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; orb) 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: A pre-commencement condition is in the interests of the strict protection of European protected species and in accordance with Sedgemoor District Council Local Plan: Policy D20 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity.

Prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved, a 'lighting design for bats' for shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The strategy shall show how and where external lighting will be installed (with the provision technical specifications and operation) so that it can be clearly demonstrated that areas to be lit will not disturb or prevent bat species using their territory or 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 external lighting other than those approved under the lighting design for bats shall be installed without the prior written consent from the local planning authority. Reason: In the interests of the Favourable Conservation Status of local populations of European protected species in accordance with Policy D20 of Sedgemoor adopted Local Plan 2011-2032.

Works will not in any circumstances commence until: Construction and demolition 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. Measure to accommodate any discovered bat(s) will be undertaken as worded in section 4 of the Crossman Associates Bat Surveys undertaken (02/11/22); 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 Sedgemoor District Council Local Plan: Policy D20 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity.

Prior to the occupation of the extension hereby permitted suitable roosting provisions for day roosting soprano pipistrelle, brown long-eared and lesser horseshoe bats will be provided as worded in section 4 of the Crossman Associates Bat Surveys undertaken (02/11/22). Any areas that are accessible to bats must be lined with traditional black bitumen felt (type 1F) to avoid the risk of entanglement of bats. Modern roofing membranes will not be permitted in areas which are accessible to bats. Any timbers that are to be retained and requiring remedial timber treatment should only be treated with 'bat friendly' chemicals (see https://www.gov.uk/guidance/bat-roosts-use-of-chemical-pest-control-products-and-timber-treatments-in-or-near-them). The roosts will be implemented in strict accordance with the agreed scheme and maintained for the exclusive use of bats thereafter. 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.

Prior to the occupation of the extension hereby permitted the following shall be installed and shall thereafter be retained and maintained: 2 x House sparrows 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.