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 works shall not in any circumstances commence unless the Local Planning Authority has been provided with either: 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 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 A statement in writing from the licensed bat ecologist to the effect that they do not consider that the specified development will require a licence. Reason: A pre-commencement condition in the interest of the strict protection of European protected species and in accordance with Sedgemoor District Council Local Plan: Policy D20 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity.

Works will not commence until: Construction operatives have been inducted by a licensed bat ecologist to make them aware of the possible presence of bats, their legal protection and of working practices and safe working measures to avoid harming bats. Written confirmation of the induction will be submitted to the Local Planning Authority by the licensed bat ecologist within one week of the toolbox talk A roost provision suitable for brown long eared bats will be installed to provide a suitable alternative roosting location to accommodate any discovered bat(s), will be hung on a suitable tree or building on or adjacent to the site at a minimum height of the installers specification as directed by a licensed bat ecologist. Any such box will be maintained in-situ thereafter. Photographs showing their installation will be submitted to the Local Planning Authority Works potentially affecting bats will then proceed under the supervision of the licensed bat ecologist Reason: A pre-commencement condition in to ensure the strict protection of European protected species and in accordance with Sedgemoor District Council Local Plan: Policy D20 – Biodiversity and Geodiversity.

No external lighting will be installed unless a design for bats, following Guidance Note 08/23 - bats and artificial lighting at night (ILP and BCT 2023) is 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 and in accordance with Sedgemoor District Council Local Plan: Policy D20 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity.

A Biodiversity Enhancement, Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (BEMMP) shall be submitted to, and be approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority prior to the first use of the development. The mitigation/enhancements should be retained thereafter and should include the following: a) 2x Provisions for nesting birds such as nest boxes aimed to support different species. Under no circumstances should south or west elevations be used, and boxes aimed at different species should be spaced at least 2m apart. Woodcrete or WoodStone boxes should be used where possible due to increased durability and thermal stability. b) 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 and maintained thereafter c) An area of rough grassland and/or native wildflowers to provide resources for invertebrates and other biodiversity. Where seed planting is necessary to achieve this, 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.). Reason: In accordance with Government policy for the enhancement of biodiversity within development as set out in paragraph 180(d) of the National Planning Policy Framework

The building hereby permitted shall be constructed in accordance with the materials stated within the application form. Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and good design in accordance with Policy D2 of the Sedgemoor Local Plan 2011-2032 and WED5 of the Wedmore Neighbourhood Plan.