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.

Works to any of the buildings shall not in any circumstances 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; orb) 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 is 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.

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, prior to construction. 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 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 on potential bat commuting routes (hedgerows). 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 and in accordance with Sedgemoor District Council Local Plan: Policy D20 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity.

The development will proceed under reasonable avoidance measures for bats and birds, as stated in Clarkson and Woods 'Bat Survey Report (March 2023) in sections 5.2.1 4 – 5.2.2 5 inclusive, and all works potentially affecting bats must be undertaken under the supervision of a licenced bat ecologist.Reason: To ensure the strict protection of European protected species and in accordance with policy D20 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032

Prior to any vegetative clearance or groundworks, any vegetation in the construction area should initially be reduced to a height of 10 centimetres above ground level by hand, brashings and cuttings removed and the remainder left for a minimum period of 48 hours of fine warm weather (limited rain and wind, with temperatures of 10°C or above) before clearing to minimise the risk of harming/killing any reptiles that may be present and to encourage their movement onto adjoining land. This work may only be undertaken during the period between March and October under the supervision of competent ecologist. Once cut vegetation should be maintained at a height of less than 10cm for the duration of the construction period. Any features which potentially afford resting places for reptiles will be dismantled by hand by a competent ecologist in April or August to October and any individuals found translocated to a location agreed with the Local Planning Authority prior to works commencing on site. A letter confirming these operations and any findings will be submitted to the Local Planning Authority by the ecologist responsible prior to works commencing on site. Reason: A pre-commencement condition in the interests of UK protected and priority species and in accordance with Sedgemoor District Council Local Plan: Policy D20 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity.

A Biodiversity Enhancement Plan (BEP) Biodiversity Enhancement and Management Plan (BEMP) shall be submitted to, and be approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the development. The mitigation/enhancements should be retained thereafter and should include the following: Where possible, the existing early successional mosaic habitat on site will be retained. Where this is not possible, native nectar rich planting (such as wildflowers) should be created within the site boundary. 2x integrated bee bricks built into an appropriate external wall space. The bricks should be placed 1m above ground level and vegetation must not block the entrance holes. Please note, solitary bees are harmless and do not sting. Installation/construction of a deadwood log refugia pile as a shelter for reptiles, invertebrates, amphibians and small mammals. Advice can be found here: Log Piles for Wildlife | Garden Advice - The RSPB. This should be constructed within the boundary of the site. Installation of 1x standard 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. 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

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 receptor 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.

Noise generating activities, including the demolition, clearance, removals, deliveries and redevelopment of the site, shall not occur outside of the following hours: •Mon - Fri 08:00-18:00 •Sat 08:00 -13:00 •All other times, including Sundays, Bank and Public Holidays there shall be no such noise generating activities. Reason: To prevent excessive noise and protect the residential amenity of neighbouring occupiers in accordance with Policies D24 and D25 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan2011-2032.