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.

No development above dpc level shall take place until samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the dwellings and barn conversion hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of visual amenity.

The area allocated for parking and turning on the submitted plan no. B12/231030 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 and to ensure the development is served by adequate levels of parking.

If any unforeseen contamination is found during excavations, the Local Planning Authority shall be notified immediately. Where remediation is deemed necessary by the Local Planning Authority, a remediation scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and then implemented in accordance with the submitted details. Reason: To ensure that the land is suitable for the intended uses and to ensure that the development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks to human health, controlled waters and other receptors both onsite and offsite, in accordance with Policies D24 and D25 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan and section 11 and 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

The Biodiversity Gain Plan to be submitted to the Local Planning Authority in accordance with Paragraphs 13 and 14 of Part 2 of Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 shall be broadly in accordance with the approved Biodiversity Net Gain Statement (Sarah Dale, 18/08/2025). Reason: To ensure that the strategy for meeting the Biodiversity Net Gain requirements for the development does not change significantly following the grant of planning permission and to minimise the risk of significant post-permission viability issues arising due to Biodiversity Net Gain issues.

Prior to the installation of any external lighting, a lighting design for bats and other light sensitive species, following Guidance Note 08/23 - bats and artificial lighting at night (ILP and BCT 2023), or any subsequent update or replacement guidance recognised as best practice within the industry at the time of submission of the design, 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 light sensitive species using their territory. The design must include submission of contour plans illustrating appropriate lux levels in response to ecological constraints. 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 and UK protected species, UK priority species and habitats listed on s41 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 and in accordance with Sedgemoor District Council Local Plan: Policy D20 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity.

Works shall proceed in accordance with the methodology detailed in sections 5.1.2 and 5.1.4 of the report titled 'Ecological Appraisal and Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment'(Avondale Ecology, August 2025), including: A pre-commencement toolbox talk given to all site workers by a licenced bat ecologist and implementation of safe working measures during works Ecological supervision of works Methodology in the unlikely event that bats are discovered during works Precautionary methodology to safeguard reptile and amphibians Reason: A compliance condition in the interest of the strict protection of European protected species and in accordance with Sedgemoor District Council Local Plan: Policy D20 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity

Before the development hereby permitted is commenced a Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (HMMP) and a Biodiversity Enhancement, Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (BEMMP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The plan shall set out how the biodiversity enhancements identified in the approved Biodiversity Gain Plan will be delivered and maintained for a minimum of 30 years. This shall include measures detailed in section 5.2.2 of the report titled 'Ecological Appraisal and Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment'(Avondale Ecology, August 2025).: A brief description of the habitat(s) to be created. Simple management objectives and actions that will be undertaken to achieve the habitat type, condition, and distinctiveness. Constraints on site that might influence management A schedule for implementation and periodic checks. Details of the responsible party or organisation. Provisions for adaptive management if initial measures are unsuccessful. The plan should include a scaled drawing identifying the locations of the measures, accompanied by a scheme detailing the product specifications, stock type/sizes, method(s) of implementation, and management/monitoring measures in order to evidence successful delivery of the measures for the benefit of biodiversity. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plan and photographs of the installed features will be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to first occupation. Reason: In accordance with Government policy for the enhancement of biodiversity within development as set out in paragraph 187(d) of the National Planning Policy Framework and in accordance with Sedgemoor District Council Local Plan: Policy D20 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity.