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 the commencement of the dwelling hereby approved, details of a scheme for the management of foul water and surface water based on sustainable drainage principles should be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the local planning authority. The scheme shall be managed and maintained in accordance with the approved scheme for the lifetime of the development. Reason: This is a pre-commencement condition to reduce the risk of flooding to the property and surrounding areas in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D1.

Any vegetation in the construction area should initially be reduced to a height of 10 centimetres above ground level by hand, brashings and cuttings removed and the remainder left for a minimum period of 48 hours of fine warm weather (limited rain and wind, with overnight temperatures of 10°C or above) before clearing to minimise the risk of harming/killing any reptiles and or amphibians that may be present and to encourage their movement onto adjoining land. Once cut vegetation should be maintained at a height of less than 10cm for the duration of the construction period. Reason: In the interests of UK protected and priority species and in accordance with policy D20 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the flood resilience measures as set out in submitted and approved Flood Risk Assessment (dated 15/08/19). Reason: To safeguard the site and surrounding area from flood risk in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D1.

Prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved, a 'lighting design for bats' 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 policy D20 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

Prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved the following biodiversity enhancements will be integrated into the dwelling: A Habibat 001 bat box or similar will be built into the structure below the apex of the south facing elevation; A cluster of five Schwegler 1a swift bricks or similar built into the wall at least 60cm apart, at least 5m above ground level on the north facing elevation; and A bee brick built into the wall about 1 metre above ground level on the south or southeast elevation of the dwelling. Once installed, the biodiversity enhancements shall thereafter be retained. 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 policy D20 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

Within six weeks of the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved, the existing dwelling, known as The Homestead, as indicated on the submitted and approved Existing Site Plan Drg No. 19/0003/500a shall be completely removed and all materials arising from its demolition shall be permanently removed from the site. Reason: It is the policy of the local planning authority to restrict additional dwellings in this area in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D11.