How long do planning decisions take near Chard Junction?

The average planning decision time near Chard Junction is 40 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Chard Junction?

The most common type of planning application near Chard Junction is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Chard Junction?

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Chard Junction, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Chard Junction, Somerset.

Somerset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Chard Junction 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 Junction

Chard Junction, located in Somerset, was a railway station on the London and South Western Railway’s West of England Main Line, approximately 1 mile southeast of Tatworth. Opened in 1860 and initially named Chard Road, it served as a junction for a branch line to Chard until its closure in 1966. The nearby milk depot operated from 1937 to 1980, while the Chard Junction signal box managed the Station Road level crossing and a passing loop until March 2021, when control was transferred to Basingstoke. This historical context is essential for anyone researching planning applications in the area, particularly concerning transport and infrastructure development.

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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 024D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Chard Junction.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chard Junction.

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 Junction based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Chard Junction in Somerset

Property prices in Chard Junction 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 Junction a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Chard Junction includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Chard Junction

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Chard Junction. The average decision time was 40 days.

The average decision time of 40 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 Junction were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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