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.

A Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (HMMP) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to commencement of the development. The HMMP shall set out how the biodiversity enhancements identified in the approved Biodiversity Gain Plan will be delivered and maintained for a minimum of 30 years. The HMMP shall include: a) A brief description of the habitat(s) to be created. b) Simple management objectives and actions that will be undertaken to achieve the habitat type, condition, and distinctiveness. c) Constraints on site that might influence management d) A schedule for implementation and periodic checks. e) Details of the responsible party or organisation. f) Provisions for adaptive management if initial measures are unsuccessful. The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the approved HMMP. Reason: To ensure that Biodiversity Net Gain targets will be appropriately managed and monitored and to minimise the risk of failure in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan policy D20 and NPPF policy N2.

Prior to the installation of any external lighting, a lighting design for bats and other light sensitive species, following Guidance Note 08/23 - bats and artificial lighting at night (ILP and BCT 2023), or any subsequent update or replacement guidance recognised as best practice within the industry at the time of submission of the design, 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. 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: To conserve and enhance biodiversity, maintain dark corridors and avoid adverse effects on bats and other light-sensitive species in accordance with NPPF Policy N2 (Improving the Natural Environment) and in accordance with Sedgemoor District Council Local Plan: Policy D20 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity.

Hedgerows and trees shall be protected from mechanical damage, pollution incidents and compaction of roots in accordance with BS5837:2012 during site clearance works, groundworks and construction and to ensure materials are not stored at the base of trees, hedgerows and other sensitive habitats. The measures shall be maintained throughout the construction period. Reason: To protect retained trees, hedgerows and other habitats of biodiversity value, maintain ecological connectivity and conserve and enhance biodiversity in accordance with NPPF Policy N2 (Improving the Natural Environment) and in accordance with Sedgemoor District Council Local Plan: Policy D20 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity.

The Biodiversity Gain Plan to be submitted to the Local Planning Authority in accordance with Paragraphs 13 and 14 of Part 2 of Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 shall be broadly in accordance with the approved Biodiversity Gain Statement (Laurence Wills, 11/06/2026). Reason: To ensure that the strategy for meeting the Biodiversity Net Gain requirements for the development does not change significantly following the grant of planning permission and to minimise the risk of significant post-permission viability issues arising due to Biodiversity Net Gain issues in accordance with Sedgemoor Local Plan policy D20 and NPPF policy N2.

The following will be incorporated into the development no later than the end of the first planting season following first occupation of the development hereby approved: a) Any new fencing must have accessible hedgehog holes, measuring 13cm x 13cm to allow the movement of hedgehogs into and out of the site. b) Installation of new native species rich hedgerow to be planted on the boundaries of the development. c) Planting of understorey vegetation in hedgerow areas using native shrubs and climbers (e.g. hazel, honeysuckle, bramble) to increase vertical habitat structure and food availability. 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: In accordance with Government policy for the enhancement of biodiversity within development as set out the NPPF policy N2 and Sedgemoor Local Plan policy D20.

The development hereby approved shall be occupied and used for up to four pitches and shall not be occupied by any persons other than gypsies and travellers, as defined in the National Planning Policy Framework (August 2026) or any such definition arising from amendments to that document or relevant case law. Each pitch shall be limited solely to one household and comprise no more than one mobile home, one touring caravan and one amenity building. Reason: In accordance with national and local policy on the provision of sites for gypsies and travellers.