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.

A loft void roost will be provided with minimum dimensions of 4 metres x 3 metres width and to a minimum 2.4m high at the apex with two fly in openings; one suitable for greater horseshoe bats and one suitable for long-eared bats. The loft void roost shall be available in its entirety prior to the development hereby permitted being occupied and retained as such thereafter. 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.

Prior to the installation of any external lighting, 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. 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 Policy D20 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan.

Compensatory nesting opportunities identified nesting within the barn will be provided in the new dwelling as follows: Three integrated bird boxes will be designed into the new dwelling on the northern and eastern elevations. Two swallow nest cups will be placed in suitable sheltered locations within the barn. The above shall be provided within the barn prior to the occupation of the development hereby permitted and shall be retained as such thereafter. Reason: In accordance with Government policy for the maintenance of biodiversity and policy D20 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan.

The proposed access shall be constructed in accordance with details shown on the submitted plan, drawing No.2581A-DR-A-050-002 and shall be available for use before the dwellings hereby permitted are occupied. Reason: In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policy D14 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan

The area allocated for parking and turning on the submitted plan no.2581A-DR-A-050-002 shall be kept clear of obstruction at all times and shall not be used other than for parking and turning of vehicles in connection with the development hereby permitted. Reason: In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policy D14 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan.

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, or any statutory instruments revoking or re-enacting the Order with or without modification, the prior written permission of the local planning authority shall be obtained for any extensions or alterations to the dwelling by the submission of a planning application. Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the building in accordance with Policy D2 of Sedgemoor Local Plan.

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any order revoking and re- enacting that Order) (with or without modification), no windows/dormer windows other than those expressly authorised by this permission shall be constructed. Reason: In the interests of historic character and appearance of the buildings to be converted in accordance with Policy D2 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan.