Chard, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chard, Somerset.
Somerset · England · Town
Planning applications in Chard are administered by Bath And North East Somerset Council. View the full Bath And North East Somerset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Chard
Chard is a town and civil parish in Somerset, located on the A30 road near the borders of Devon and Dorset, approximately 15 miles southwest of Yeovil. With a population of around 14,000, Chard is notable for being the southernmost and one of the highest towns in the county, sitting at an elevation of 121 metres (397 ft). This geographical positioning makes it a key area for potential planning applications and developments in the region.
Population: 14,287
District: Chard Town
Website: https://www.chard.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £277,898 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
- LSOA: South Somerset 024B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chard.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chard.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Chard based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
322 planning applications found near Chard.
- - Numatic International Ltd Millfield Industrial Estate Millfield Chard Somerset TA20 2GB
Prior Approval for the proposed installation of 943 solar panels on the roof of non-domestic building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - Land To Front Of 59 To 87 Holyrood Street Chard Somerset TA20 2DN
Notification of intent to carry out tree surgery works to T1-3 (Acer) to raise existing canopies on all points by 3m. Remove major deadwood. Reduce any encroachment onto building by 2m within a Conser
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-05-13
View full details - - 15 Forton Road Chard Somerset TA20 2HL
Proposed single storey flat roof rear extension (i) the projection of the rear extension beyond the rear wall is 4.50m (ii) the maximum height of the extension is 3.40m (iii) the height at the eaves o
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - - Land Adjoining Holbear Forton Road Chard Somerset
Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Opinion in accordance with Part 2, Regulation 6 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (as amended) (The Regulati
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - LloydsPharmacy 59 - 61 Fore Street Chard Somerset TA20 1QA
Discharge of Condition no 3 (P-Credit Certificate of Allocation) of Planning Application 25/01931/COU
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 8 King Alfred Drive Chard Somerset TA20 2HU
Single storey rear extension to dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - @ St Marys Centre Holyrood Street Chard Somerset TA20 2DN
To add a slate sign to the right side of the main door with the centre's logo and title laser etched onto the slate, to add a half carriage outside light the style of which is in keeping with the age
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 17 Holyrood Street Chard Somerset TA20 2AH
Prior Approval for proposed Change of Use from commercial, business and service use (Class E) to Dwelling House (Class C3) for 1 No. dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 2 Forton Road Chard Somerset TA20 2HJ
Application to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 2 Trees as shown within the South Somerset District Council (CHAR 4) 2004 Tree Preservation Order. T1 and T2 - Birch - Reduce the height of both to 2
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Numatic Millfield Chard Somerset TA20 2DA
The display of 1 No. non-illuminated sign.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Numatic Millfield Chard Somerset TA20 2DA
Installation of 5 No. lighting and CCTV columns (Partially Retrospective - 5 poles already installed but not connected).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 22 Victoria Avenue Chard Somerset TA20 1HE
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed additional living area with WC within the loft space and a box dormer to the rear elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - Millford And Dormer Solicitors 45 Fore Street Chard Somerset TA20 1PT
Proposed replacement of ground floor windows to front elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-08-18
View full details - - Kettle House 17 Fore Street Chard Somerset TA20 1PP
Discharge of Condition No. 3 (Allocation Certificate) of Planning Application 23/00609/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-08-01
View full details - - Unit 12 Gifford Fox Site Holyrood Street Chard Somerset TA20 2AH
Replacement of a window with a door to create access to the roof terrace.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-07-31
View full details - - Lloyds Pharmacy 59 - 61 Fore Street Chard Somerset TA20 1QA
Change of use of the first floor from office to a dwellinghouse.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-07-31
View full details - - Lloyds Pharmacy 59 - 61 Fore Street Chard Somerset TA20 1QA
Alterations to the layout of the ground floor by adding stud walls to create appropriate work space for our business.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-07-31
View full details - - LloydsPharmacy 59 - 61 Fore Street Chard Somerset TA20 1QA
Prior approval for the proposed change of use of first floor from Class E commercial, business use to 1 No. flat (Class C3).
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - Land Adj Brecknell Willis And Co Ltd Tapstone Road Chard Somerset TA20 2DA
Non Material Amendment to approved application 24/01937/S73A to vary the approved site layout plan to reposition the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-07-01
View full details - - Lloyds Tsb Bank 27 Fore Street Chard Somerset TA20 1PP
Branch closure works to cover a light strip out of internal furniture and fittings, removal of external signage to include the fascia sign, brand logo over the entrance, branch nameplate and the proje
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-05-08
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A brief summary of Chard in Somerset
Chard is a town and civil parish in Somerset, located on the A30 road near the borders of Devon and Dorset, approximately 15 miles southwest of Yeovil. With a population of around 14,000, Chard is notable for being the southernmost and one of the highest towns in the county, sitting at an elevation of 121 metres (397 ft). This geographical positioning makes it a key area for potential planning applications and developments in the region. The Town has a population of approximately 14,287. It sits within the Chard Town district.
Property prices in Chard show an average sale price of £277,898, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Chard a particularly low-crime area.
Chard has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chard. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Chard includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Blackdown Hills. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chard planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.chard.gov.uk/. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Chard
In the last 24 months, 80 planning applications were submitted near Chard. Of these, 61% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Chard.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chard were full planning applications (19), tree works (14), amendments (13). Full planning applications account for 24% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 79 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
25 planning appeals were lodged, of which 9 were allowed and 16 were dismissed (36% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 14 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 57 applications
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