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 European protected species licence in place before works begin. The following is required to be conditioned in order that Somerset Council fulfils its legal duty of 'strict protection' of European protected species under the provisions of the Habitats Regulations 2017 (and the Crime and Disorder Act 1998). Works to any of the buildings shall not in any circumstances commence unless the Local Planning Authority has been provided with either: 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 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: A pre-commencement condition in the interests of the strict protection of European protected species and in accordance with Sedgemoor District Council Local Plan: Policy D20 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity

The following condition is also required again to ensure that the LPA fulfils its legal duty of strict protection of European protected species. Works will not commence until: Works potentially affecting bats will then proceed under the supervision of the licensed bat ecologist Construction 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. Written confirmation of the induction will be submitted to the Local Planning Authority by the licensed bat ecologist within one week of the toolbox talk An Beaumaris Woodstone Bat Box to provide a suitable alternative roosting location, to accommodate any discovered bat(s), will be 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. Photographs showing their installation will be submitted to the Local Planning Authority The provision of a compensatory bat roosts must be provided. This bat roost provision must replicate the roost sites lost and will need to include a combination of 2 gaps beneath roof ridge tiles and gaps at the western and eastern gables. Any such box will be maintained in-situ thereafter. Photographs showing their installation will be submitted to the Local Planning Authority Bat access to the roost sites must not be inhibited by artificial lighting In order to ensure the above has been undertaken in accordance with the strategy either a written statement and or photographs of the mitigation measures will be required to be submitted to the LPA. Reason: A pre-commencement condition in to ensure the strict protection of European protected species and in accordance with Sedgemoor District Council Local Plan: Policy D20 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity

Where external lighting is to be installed, prior to construction above damp-proof course level, a lighting design for bats, following Guidance Note 08/23 - bats and artificial lighting at night (ILP and BCT 2023), 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. Lux levels should be below 0.5 Lux on key & supporting features or habitats. 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.  Internal lighting should be recessed where installed in proximity to windows and blinds should be fitted to reduce glare and light spill (Institution of Lighting Professionals & the Bat Conservation Trust 2018). Reason: In the interests of the 'Favourable Conservation Status' of populations of European protected species and in accordance with Sedgemoor District Council Local Plan: Policy D20 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity

As enhancement and compensation measures, and in accordance with National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), please apply the following conditions to any planning permission granted. The following will be incorporated into the site proposal with photographs of the installed features submitted to the Local Planning Authority prior to first occupation: The installation of a minimum of two bird boxes around the site boundaries or on buildings will provide additional nesting habitat for birds e.g. Schwegler No 17 Swift Nest Box, Schwegler 1SP Sparrow Terrace, Schwegler 1B Nest Boxes, Schwegler 2H Robin Boxes, Woodstone Nest Box, Or a similar alternative brand. Tree boxes should be positioned approximately 3m above ground level where they will be sheltered from prevailing wind, rain and strong sunlight. Small-hole boxes are best placed approximately 1-3m above ground on an area of the tree trunk where foliage will not obscure the entrance hole. Swift and sparrow boxes should be positioned at the eaves of a building and can be incorporated into the fabric of the building during construction. Reason: In accordance with Government policy for the enhancement of biodiversity within development as set out in paragraph 186 of the National Planning Policy Framework