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.

The development hereby permitted to include the demolition of the existing bungalow shall not commence unless the Local Planning Authority has been provided with either: a) 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 b) A copy of a letter from Natural England confirming that the works fall within the remit of a Bat Mitigation Class Licence (WML-CL21) and that the site has been registered in accordance with the class licence. Reason: A pre-commencement condition is necessary as the ecological survey identies that there is potential for bat roosts to be affected and so this is in the interests of the strict protection of European protected species and in accordance with policy D20 Sedgemoor District Council Local Plan 2011-2032.

Prior to commencement of the development herbey permitted to include the demolition of the existing bungalow, an alternative roosting location in the form of a woodcrete bat box shall be hung on a suitable tree on or adjacent to the site at a minimum height of 4m or as directed by a qualified bat ecologist. This box will be maintained in situ therafter. Reason: A pre-commencement condition is necessary to ensure the strict protection of European Species and in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan policy D20.

With the exception of any groundworks, prior to the commencement of any other development, a landscape planting scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved planting scheme shall be implemented no later than the end of the first planting season following the first use of the development hereby approved. Notwithstanding the submitted detail, for the avoidance of doubt the landscape scheme shall comprise a landscape masterplan which identifies the trees to be retained, removed and proposed. The proposed planting scheme shall include a detailed scaled drawing which identifies the proposed green infrastructure and includes a plant schedule and planting specification. The planting schedule shall detail the proposed species, quantities, stock sizes, planting densities and spacings. 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 Reason: To ensure that development sites are appropriately landscaped to provide enhancement of the environment, mitigation for vegetation that is to be removed, to ensure biodiversity is maintained .and that planting schemes are established and managed into the future in accordance with policy D19 Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032

Prior to the occupation of 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 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 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 policy D20 and to ensure the dark skies of the countryside are adequately protected in accordance with policy CO1 and D19 Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

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 siting of any caravan within the application site without the prior written approval of the local planning authority. Reason: In the interest of visual amenity in accordance with Adopted Sedgemoor Local Plan Policy D2 and in the interests of the amenity of adjoining occupants in accordance with Adopted Sedgemoor Local Plan Policy D25.

The following biodiversity enhancements shall be provided within the application site prior to the first occupation of development hereby permitted or with regards to the planting requirements, no later than the end of the first planting seasons after first occupation of the development hereby permitted: Planting of 2x fruiting trees of local provenance, ideally within the application site boundary. Installation of 1x house sparrow terrace nesting box (either fitted externally or integrated) on to eastern or northern elevations, directly below eaves. Any new fencing must have accessible hedgehog holes, measuring 13cm x 13cm to allow the movement of hedgehogs into and out of the site. Any proposed tree, hedgerow, or scrub planting must comprise of native species. Full details shall be set out within the landscape plan required under separate condition. Reason: To secure enhancement of the biodiversity within the development as set out in policy D20 Sedgemoor Local Plan and paragraph 174(d) of the National Planning Policy Framework.

Unless additionally modified by Natural England licence, a loft space and suitable access points for brown long eared bats will be provided in the design of the buildings. A scheme showing the location of roosts entrances, internal details and a timetable for their installation shall be submitted to and approved in writing to the local planning authority. The approved roost will be implemented in accordance with the agreed scheme prior to the first occupation of any dwelling hereby approved within which they are installed, and shall be maintained for the exclusive use of bats thereafter. Reason: In the interests of the Favourable Conservation Status of populations of European protected species and in accordance with policy D20 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032.

No development shall take place above damp proof course level until either full details or samples of the materials to be used on the external surfaces of the development hereby approved, to include the windows, doors, elevations and roof of the dwelling together with all boundary treatments including detail of the stone for the front boundary wall and pillars 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 in accordance with Adopted Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D2.

Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted the window to the first floor to the east elevation (indicated as serving the landing on the submitted and approved drg no. 0163.18D) shall each be fitted with a non-opening and obscure-glazed window, and shall be retained in that fashion thereafter in perpetuity. Reason: To safeguard the privacy of the occupants of the building and neighbouring properties in accordance with Adopted Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 Policy D25.