The demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of the bat building hereby approved 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).

Approval of the details of the appearance, landscaping, layout and scale (hereinafter called "the reserved matters") of the replacement dwelling shall be obtained from the local planning authority in writing before the construction of the replacement dwelling is commenced. Plans and particulars of the reserved matters referred to above, relating to the appearance, landscaping, layout and scale, shall be submitted in writing to the local planning authority and shall be carried out as approved. Application for approval of the reserved matters shall be made to the local planning authority before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. The replacement dwelling hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of two years from the date of approval of the last of the reserved matters to be approved. Reason: The application was submitted as a hybrid application in accordance with the provisions of Article 5(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) Order 2015. In accordance with the provisions of Section 92 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 the existing dwelling shall not commence until 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 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: In the interests of the strict protection of European protected species and in accordance with policies MIP1 and D20 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

Works to the existing dwelling shall not commence until: All site 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; Two Schwegler 2F-DFP bat boxes to accommodate any discovered bat(s), are hung on a suitable tree or building on or adjacent to the site at a minimum height of 4 metres as directed by a licensed bat ecologist. Any such box will be maintained in-situ thereafter; and 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 policies MIP1 and D20 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

The bat barn hereby approved shall be constructed in accordance with submitted and approved Bat Barn Details Drg No. C127329-BAT-BARN-31102019, Proposed Layout Plan Drg No. BS/519382-A06-001, Proposed Elevations Drg No. BS/519382-B06-001 and Site Layout Plan Drg No. 02 rev P8 prior to the demolition of the existing dwelling. The barn will have appropriate notices attached to the building stating the building's use and the legal conditions for entry. The barn will be retained and maintained in that condition for the sole purpose as a lesser horseshoe bat roost thereafter. Reason: In the interests of the 'Favourable Conservation Status' of populations of European protected species and in accordance with policies MIP1 and D20 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

Prior to the commencement of construction of the replacement dwelling hereby approved, details of a scheme for the management of 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: To ensure the development does not increase the risk of flooding in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 201-2032 Policy D1.

Prior to the first occupation of the replacement 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, including any amenity or security 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 the prior written consent of 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 policies MIP1 and D20 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

Within no later than 90 days of the first occupation of the replacement dwelling hereby approved, the existing dwelling (known as Ashtrees) and its outbuildings, as indicated on the submitted and approved Site Layout Plan Drg No. 02 rev P8 shall be demolished and all materials arising from their demolition 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 Policies CO1 and D11.

The landscaping proposals as indicated on the submitted and approved Landscape Design Drg No. C127329-ASHTREE_FARM_LANDSCAPE_DESIGN shall be implemented no later than the end of the first planting season following the construction of the bat barn hereby approved. All landscape areas shall be protected and maintained, and any trees or plants which, within a period of five years from the completion of the planting, die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased, shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species. Notwithstanding the details on the submitted and approved Landscape Design Drg No. C127329-ASHTREE_FARM_LANDSCAPE_DESIGN, no permission is hereby given for any development, including proposed fencing, within the area marked '4m wide service strip' on the submitted and approved Site Layout Plan Drg No. 02 rev P8. Reason: In the interests of the 'Favourable Conservation Status' of populations of European protected species and in accordance with policies MIP1 and D20 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

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 building, structure or means of enclosure erected within the area marked '4m wide service strip' on the submitted and approved Site Layout Plan Drg No. 02 rev P8 without the prior written approval of the local planning authority through submission of a planning application. Reason: To ensure unfettered access can be maintained to the adjoining drainage rhynes in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D1.