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 individual dwelling hereby approved shall be occupied until the optional requirement for potential consumption of wholesome water by persons occupying that dwelling in Part G of Schedule 1 and Regulation 36 of the Building Regulations 2010 of 110 litres per person per day has been complied with. Reason: To improve the water efficiency and sustainability of the dwellings in accordance with Policy S5 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 and Paragraphs 139, 159 and 180 of the National Planning Policy Framework (November 2023).

Prior to the installation of any external lighting, 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. Reason: In the interests of the 'Favourable Conservation Status' of populations of European protected species.

A Risk Avoidance Measures Method Statement (RAMMS) detailing the following measures shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the development: a) Pollution prevention methods to avoid impacts such as dust, chemicals or materials entering the adjacent watercourses/bodies. b) How habitats will be protected from mechanical damage, pollution incidents and compaction of roots in accordance with BS5837:2012. The development will thereafter be implemented in accordance with the approved strategy. Reason: Pre-commencement condition: In the interests of European and UK protected species. UK priority species and habitats listed on s41 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006

All ecological measures and/or works shall be carried out in accordance with the details contained in section 5.0:Discussion of the submitted and hereby approved Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (Noctua Ecology, 30/12/22). Such measures shall be retained thereafter. Reason: In the interests of European and UK protected species and biodiversity.

Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby approved, a Biodiversity Enhancement Plan (BEP) shall be submitted to, and be approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The mitigation/enhancements will be installed prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved and maintained and retained thereafter in perpetuity. The BEP should include the following: Installation of 2x bird boxes purchased or built, situated on a mature tree on site or appropriately positioned on the proposed works, at a height above 3m. The ideal position for bird boxes is north facing (followed by north-east, and then east if no other aspects are possible. Under no circumstances should south or west elevations be used, and boxes aimed at different species should be spaced at least 2m apart. Native, nectar rich planting (such as wildflowers, shrubs or trees) should be created within the ownership of the site where possible. The species and origin selected should fit in with the surrounding habitat by selecting species that are suited to the prevailing soil type, location and conditions (for example, Emorsgate Seeds have specific habitat-based mixtures and advice). The planting and ongoing management for the retention of this area shall be specified (e.g. planting dates, cutting dates etc.). Trees and shrubs must be sourced from a reputable UK nursery. If not UK grown, plants must have spent at least one full growing season on a UK nursery and have been subjected to a full pest and disease programme. Reason: In accordance with Government policy for the enhancement of biodiversity within development as set out in paragraph 174(d) of the National Planning Policy Framework

Prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved, the building marked as 'X' on the attached plan shall be removed in it's entirety. Reason: In the interest of the amenity of future occupants as in accordance with policy D25 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

Prior to commencement of development, details of a scheme for the management of foul and surface water 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: In the interests of providing a satisfactory level of surface water drainage, improving water quality and to prevent flooding. It is necessary to understand the drainage scheme in detail prior to any initial construction works which may prejudice the surface water drainage strategy as in accordance with policy D1 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

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 dwelling hereby permitted shall be planned, built and first occupied in an accordance with the definition of "self-build and custom housebuilding" as defined in the Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015 (as amended by the Housing and Planning Act 2016). Reason: In the interest of the dwellinghouse being occupied as a self-build development and as a Statutory exemption development in respect of the biodiversity gain condition under paragraph 13 of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and paragraph 17 of Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the Biodiversity Gain Requirements (Exemptions) Regulations 2024.

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 enlargement or extension of the development hereby permitted, including any additions or alterations to the roof, or insertion of new or enlargement of existing window or door openings, or erection of any new building or means of enclosure within the application site without the prior written approval of the local planning authority by submission of a planning application. Reason: In the interest of visual amenity in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D2.

Any entrance gates erected shall be hung to open inwards, shall be set back a minimum distance of 6m from the carriageway edge and shall thereafter be maintained in that condition at all times. Reason: In the interest of highways safety as in accordance with policy D14 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.