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 will proceed under reasonable avoidance measures for bats, which must include: Prior to any works being undertaken, construction and demolition operatives must be 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. A 'soft strip' approach to the demolition must be undertaken. This approach shall include stripping of any tiles, lead flashing, fascias, soffit (or other potential features used by bats) carefully by hand and avoiding pushing tools into the cavity beneath. Cavities should be inspected for signs of bats (i.e droppings) or actual bats. In the unlikely event that bats (and/or bat signs) are discovered during works, all works should immediately stop and an experience ecologist contacted. Under no circumstances should any bat be exposed, caused to fly out of the roost of its own accord or handled. Reason: This is a pre-commencement condition in the interest of the 'strict protection' of European protected species and in accordance with Adopted Sedgemoor Local Plan Policy D20.

Prior to first occupation of the extension hereby approved, the following biodiversity enhancement(s) will be installed at the site: Installation of 2 x standard woodcrete bird boxes on to a building or a mature tree on site, facing east or north, at a height above 3m. Once installed, the biodiversity enhancement(s) shall thereafter be retained.; Planting of 1 x high nectar shrub such as buddleia, lavenders, honeysuckle or roses (although this list is not exhaustive), which should appeal to night-flying moths (a key food source for bats). The Royal Horticultural Society guide, 'RHS Perfect for Pollinators, www.rhs.org.uk/perfectforpollinators' provides a list of suitable plants both native and non-native plants. 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. The plant shall be protected and maintained, and any 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: 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 and Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 policy D20.

Prior to the installation of any external lighting, a lighting design for bats, following Guidance Note 08/18 Bats and artificial lighting in the UK (ILP and BCT 2018), 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 roosting or prevent bats using their territory. The design should accord with Step 5 of Guidance Note 08/18, including submission of contour plans illustrating Lux levels. Lux levels should be below 0.5 Lux. 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 other external lighting shall be installed without prior consent from the Local Planning Authority through submission of a planning application. 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.