The development hereby permitted shall be begun before 16th October 2024. 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 completion of development, the flood resilience measures will be carried out in accordance with the measures set out in the submitted Flood Risk Assessment and will be maintained thereafter in perpetuity. Reason: In accordance with policy D1 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

The development hereby approved shall only be used for activities ancillary to the existing dwelling on site (currently known as Petherton Park Farm), and no part shall be used, let or otherwise disposed of as a separate unit of accommodation. Reason: The site is not suitable for a further dwelling.

Prior to the commencement of any works that have potential to impact roosting bats, a further survey (as outlined by paragraph 5.0 of Clarkson and Woods Building Inspection and Bat Emergence Survey dated 02/09/2021) shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority and any mitigation works identified by the further survey shall be undertaken. Reason: In the interest of protecting ecological assets as in accordance with Policy D20 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

No external lighting shall be installed to the development hereby approved unless a "lighting design" for bats has been 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 otehr than those approved under the lighting design for bats shall be installed without the prior 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 the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

Prior to development above DPC level, details of measures for the enhancement and protection of biodiversity must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such enhancement measures should include:- a) the provision of bat roosts b) bird boxes Once approved such measures shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details unless otherwise approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and maintained thereafter in perpetuity. Reason: To promote biodiversity in accordance with policy D20 of the Sedgemoor Local; Plan 2011-2032.

No development shall take place above damp proof course level until samples of the materials to be used on the external surfaces of the building hereby approved, to include windows, doors, walls, and rainwater goods have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved materials. Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and protection of the historical character of the building in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policies D2 and D26.

Before the render is applied to the development hereby granted, a specification for the external render to be used shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The works shall only be carried out in accordance with the approved details. The specification shall define:• The mortar mix,• The number of coats and finish, including colour,• Backing and edging materials,• The relationship to existing finishes and openings. Reason: To preserve the special architectural and historic interest of the adjacent listed building as in accordance with Policy D26 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

The roof tiles to be used will be reclaimed clay tiles that match the colour, size and dimensions of the existing roof tiles on the outbuilding that is subject to this application unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interest of visual amenity and ensuring the safeguarding of the historical character of the building as in accordance with Policy D2 and D26 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.