Crimchard, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Crimchard, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Crimchard
Chard is a town and civil parish in Somerset, positioned along the A30 road near the borders of Devon and Dorset, approximately 15 miles southwest of Yeovil. With a population of around 14,000, it stands at an elevation of 121 metres (397 ft), making it the southernmost and one of the highest towns in the county. This strategic location and demographic profile may be significant for those researching planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £306,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Yeovil
- LSOA: South Somerset 023B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Crimchard.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Crimchard.
- 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 Crimchard based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Crimchard.
- - Land Rear Of Dale Engineering Crimchard Chard Somerset TA20 1SZ
Permission in principle for the erection of a minimum of 3 dwellings and a maximum of 5 dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 10 Orchard Rise Chard Somerset TA20 1FX
First floor extension above existing garage, additional parking space and internal reordering
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Willowdene Bews Lane Chard Somerset TA20 1JU
S73A Application to vary Condition 02 (approved plans) to reflect minor changes required to the approved design relating to planning permission 22/01414/HOU; Alterations, first floor side extension an
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 7 Cedar Close Chard Somerset TA20 1DB
Replacement of existing conservatory with single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-10-15
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A brief summary of Crimchard in Somerset
Chard is a town and civil parish in Somerset, positioned along the A30 road near the borders of Devon and Dorset, approximately 15 miles southwest of Yeovil. With a population of around 14,000, it stands at an elevation of 121 metres (397 ft), making it the southernmost and one of the highest towns in the county. This strategic location and demographic profile may be significant for those researching planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Crimchard show an average sale price of £306,510, 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 Crimchard a particularly low-crime area.
Crimchard has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chard, Wadeford. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Crimchard includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Snowdon Hill Quarry SSSI, Woolhayes Farm SSSI; 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, Crimchard 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.
Planning Activity in Crimchard
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Crimchard. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 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 Crimchard.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Crimchard were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2), amendments (2).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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