Furnham, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Furnham, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Furnham
Chard is a vibrant town and civil parish located in Somerset, positioned on the A30 road near the borders of Devon and Dorset, approximately 15 miles southwest of Yeovil. With a population of around 14,000 residents, Chard is notable for being the southernmost and one of the highest towns in Somerset, sitting at an elevation of 121 metres (397 ft). This makes it an interesting area for planning applications due to its unique geographical attributes and growing community.
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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 019E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Furnham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Furnham.
- 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 Furnham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Furnham.
- - 15 Langdon Close Chard Somerset TA20 1DP
Application to crown lift tips of low branches to 5m over highway and drive and 3m over garden and to carry out overall crown reduction in height and width (the intended final height after the reducti
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-12-25
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
View full details - - Land Northwest Of Jarman Way Chard TA20 1FB
Submission of an outline planning application, with all matters reserved, for the proposed erection of up to 9 dwellings
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 4 Campion Gardens Chard Somerset TA20 1DJ
2 Storey Rear Extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-07-14
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A brief summary of Furnham in Somerset
Chard is a vibrant town and civil parish located in Somerset, positioned on the A30 road near the borders of Devon and Dorset, approximately 15 miles southwest of Yeovil. With a population of around 14,000 residents, Chard is notable for being the southernmost and one of the highest towns in Somerset, sitting at an elevation of 121 metres (397 ft). This makes it an interesting area for planning applications due to its unique geographical attributes and growing community.
Property prices in Furnham 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 Furnham a particularly low-crime area.
Furnham 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 Furnham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Woolhayes Farm SSSI. 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, Furnham 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 Furnham
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Furnham. Of these, 33% 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 Furnham.
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 Furnham were full planning applications (4), amendments (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 27% 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, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.