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.

The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted and approved Construction Environment Management Plan Framework Document (Strongvox Homes, 19/8/19) + Appendices A, B rev B, C rev B, D, E, F, G, H and I and Construction Ecological Management Plan (Ethos, January 2019)and shall be complied with in full and monitored by the applicants to ensure continuing compliance during the construction of the development. Reason: In the interests of the protection of biodiversity and to protect the amenity of local residents from potential impacts whilst site clearance, groundworks and construction is underway in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policies D13, D14, D20, D24 and D25.

The site of the proposed development may be contaminated. The development hereby approved must be carried out in accordance with the remediation scheme set out in the submitted and approved Geoenvironmental and Geotechnical Assessment (Tweedie Evans Consulting, November 2018). Following completion of measures identified in the approved remediation scheme, a verification report (referred to in PPS23 as a validation report) that demonstrates the effectiveness of the remediation carried out must be produced, and approved in writing by the local planning authority. If unexpected contamination is found after development has begun, development must be halted on that part of the site affected by the unexpected contamination to the extent specified by the Local Planning Authority in writing until condition A has been complied with in relation to that contamination. A. Reporting of Unexpected Contamination In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the approved development that was not previously identified it must be reported in writing immediately to the Local Planning Authority. An investigation and risk assessment must be undertaken and where remediation is necessary a remediation scheme must be, which is subject to the approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority. Following completion of measures identified in the approved remediation scheme a verification report must be prepared, which is subject to the approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority. B. Long Term Monitoring and Maintenance If a monitoring and maintenance scheme, to include monitoring the long-term effectiveness of the proposed remediation, is required as part of the approved remediation scheme then the monitoring and maintenance scheme will need to be approved in writing by the local planning authority. Following completion of the measures identified in that monitoring and maintenance scheme and when the remediation objectives have been achieved, reports that demonstrate the effectiveness of the monitoring and maintenance carried out must be produced, and submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval. This must be conducted in accordance with current UK guidance including DEFRA and the Environment Agency's 'Model Procedures for the Management of Land Contamination, CLR 11'. Reason: To ensure that risks from land contamination to the future users of the land and neighbouring land are minimised, together with those to controlled waters, property and ecological systems, and to ensure that the development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other offsite receptors in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D24.

The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the surface water drainage strategy and maintenance scheme set out in the following approved plans and documents: Westholme Farm Microdrainage Calculations 0646-SWS-NET-2.SWS Engineering Layout Drg No. WEDMORE-C-100-002-J Road and Sewer Long Sections Drg No. WEDMORE-C-200-011-H Drainage Layout Drg No. WEDMORE-300-002-M Overland Flood Flow Route Drg No. WEDMORE-300-031-D Flow Control Chamber Details – S25 Drg No. WEDMORE-300-052-D Manhole Schedule Surface Water Drg No. WEDMORE-C-300-062-F Drainage Maintenance Plan Drg No. WEDMORE-C-300-081-C Section 38 Agreement Plan Drg No. WEDMORE-C-1001-J Section 104 Agreement Plan Drg. No. WEDMORE-C-1101-K SDS GEO light Maintenance 2019 Additional details regarding flood risk in response to Lead Local Flood Authority queries (RMA Environmental letter, 13/7/18) Reason: To ensure the development is properly drained in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D1 and Wedmore Neighbourhood Plan Policy WED15.

There shall be no obstruction to visibility greater than 600mm above adjoining road level within the splay areas shown on the submitted and approved Proposed Site Access Arrangements Plan Drg No SK09 Rev B. Such visibility splays shall be fully provided prior to the first occupation of the dwellings hereby permitted and shall thereafter be maintained at all times. Reason: In the interest of highway safety in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policies D13 and D14 and Wedmore Neighbourhood Plan Policy WED15.

Prior to their installation, details of the materials for the surfacing of the raised tables, crossing points, northern and southern site accesses and 20 mph entry gateways (as indicated on the submitted and approved Proposed Site Access Arrangements Plan Drg No. SK09 rev B) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. Once approved, such details shall be implemented as part of the development. Reason: In the interest of visual amenity and to safeguard the setting of Wedmore Conservation Area and surrounding listed buildings in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan Policy D26 and Wedmore Neighbourhood Plan Policies WED5, WED6 and WED15.

The proposed roads, including footpaths and turning spaces where applicable, shall be constructed in such a manner as to ensure that each dwelling before it is occupied shall be served by a properly consolidated and surfaced footpath and carriageway to at least base course level between the dwelling and existing highway. Reason: In the interest of highway safety in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policies D13 and D14.

No dwelling hereby approved shall be occupied until a Measures Only Travel Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. No part of the new development shall be occupied prior to implementation of those parts identified in the approved Measures Only Travel Plan as capable of being implemented prior to occupation. Those parts of the approved Measures Only Travel Plan that are identified therein as capable of implementation after occupation shall be implemented in accordance with the timetable contained therein and shall continue to be implemented as long as any part of the development is occupied. Reason: In the interests of sustainable transport in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D13.

The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with both BS 5837:2012 (Trees in relation design, demolition & Construction – Recommendations) and the submitted and approved Tree Protection Plan Drg No. D30 43 P5 A. All tree surgery shall be carried out in accordance with BS 3998:2010 (Tree work – Recommendations) by a suitably qualified arborist. Reason: To ensure that the health and stability of the retained trees and hedgerows is maintained and that operations can be undertaken with minimal risk of adverse impact on the protected and retained trees/hedgerows in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D22 and Wedmore Neighbourhood Plan Policy WED15.

No works which include the creation of trenches or culverts or the presence of pipes shall commence unless the following is provided: a) creation of sloping escape ramps for badgers, which may be achieved by edge profiling of trenches/excavations or by using planks placed into them at the end of each working day; and b) open pipework greater than 150 mm outside diameter being blanked off at the end of each working day. Reason: In the interests of UK protected and priority species and in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan Policy D20 and Wedmore Neighbourhood Plan Policy WED4.

The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted and approved Wedmore South External Materials Plan & Wedmore External Materials Schedule Document. Reason: In the interest of visual amenity and to safeguard the setting of Wedmore Conservation Area and surrounding listed buildings in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D26 and Wedmore Neighbourhood Plan Policies WED5, WED6 and WED15.

Prior to the occupation of the 1st dwelling on the development hereby approved, a 'lighting design for bats' for shall be 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 the above species using their territory or resting places. The approved external lighting shall be installed prior to the first occupation of each dwelling on which it is to be installed and 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 other than those approved under the lighting design for bats shall be installed without the prior written 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 Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D20 and Wedmore Neighbourhood Policy WED4.

The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted and approved Landscape and Ecological Management Plan V3 (Landmark Practice, 18/10/19). Reason: In the interests of European and UK protected species, the maintenance and enhancement of biodiversity and in the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policies D2 and D20 and Wedmore Neighbourhood Policies WED4 and WED15.

Prior to the first occupation of the dwelling shown as plot 16 on the submitted and approved Planning Layout Drg No. 0646-1102 rev H, the fence in the northern part of the rear garden of plot 16 as shown on the submitted and approved Planning Layout Drg No. 0646-1102 rev H shall be erected. Once installed, the fence shall thereafter be retained. Reason: To safeguard the privacy of the future occupants of plot 16 and the neighbouring property Blandings in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 D25.

The following biodiversity enhancements will be carried out within the development: a) Two swift nest bricks will be installed on each of the northern elevations under the eaves of Plots 2 and 3; b) Six bird boxes suitable for species such as blue tit and robin, will be installed on retained mature trees; and c) Any proposed fencing will have permeable features that allow animals such as hedgehogs free movement around the site. The approved biodiversity enhancements shall be installed no later than the occupation of the 12th dwelling on the development hereby approved. Once installed, the biodiversity enhancements shall be retained thereafter. Reason: In the interests of enhancing biodiversity in accordance with national policy and Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D20 and Wedmore Neighbourhood Policy WED4.

The approved landscape planting scheme as detailed on Landscape Masterplan Drg No. 2985_L_X_LMP_01 Rev M shall be implemented no later than the end of the first planting season following the occupation of the 12th dwelling on the development hereby approved. All landscape areas shall be protected and maintained, and any trees or plants which, within a period of five years from the completion of the planting, die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased, shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species unless the local planning authority has given its written consent to any variation. Reason: In the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 polices D2 and D22 and Wedmore Neighbourhood Policies WED4 and WED15.

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), no new means of enclosure shall be constructed within the curtilage of plots 1, 5, 6 and 7 as shown on the submitted and approved Planning Layout Drg No. 0646-1102 rev H, without the prior written approval of the local planning authority through submission of a planning application. Reason: In the interest of visual amenity and to safeguard the setting of the Wedmore Conservation Area and adjoining listed buildings in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policies D2 and D26 and Wedmore Neighbourhood Plan Policies WED5, WED6 and WED15.