Search Chard planning applications
20 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Chard · updated daily · Somerset Council
- UK Storage Company Furnham Road Chard Somerset TA20 1AQAwaiting decisionDisplay of 4 No non illuminated fascia signs and 2 No. free standing non illuminated signsReceived 6 Nov 202626/02510/ADV
- Turley Garth Forton Road Chard Somerset TA20 2HRAwaiting decisionErection of two new dwellings within the existing residential curtilage of Turley Garth, Forton Road, Chard, TA20 2JJReceived 30 Oct 202626/02415/FUL
- 37 Monmouth Court Chard Somerset TA20 1HQAwaiting decisionExtension and alterations to existing detached garage to convert in to self contained annexeReceived 30 Oct 202626/02555/HOU
- 105 High Street Chard Somerset TA20 1QTAwaiting decisionNotification of intent to fell No. 8 Eucalyptus Tree's within a Conservation Area.Received 30 Oct 202626/02579/TCA
- 23 High Street Chard Somerset TA20 1QFAwaiting decisionChange of Use of Ground Floor from Retail to Domestic and New windows and doors to side and rear elevations (part retrospective).Received 23 Oct 202626/02427/FUL
Planning in Chard
- Approved
- 89%
- 75 of 77 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Chard in the last 24 months, from Somerset Council's planning register.
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TA20 132 applications in the last 12 months
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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. 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 £346,814, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Chard area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Chard a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Chard has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chard planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.chard.gov.uk/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Chard, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 99 planning applications were submitted near Chard. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (18), outline applications (13), discharge of conditions (13). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.
11 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 10 were dismissed (9% success rate).