Tatworth, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tatworth, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Tatworth
Tatworth is a village located 2 miles south of Chard in Somerset, England, and falls within the Tatworth and Forton civil parish. This quaint village offers a blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
Population: 2,660
District: Tatworth and Forton
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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 024B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tatworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tatworth.
- 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 Tatworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Tatworth.
- - Pop's Place Pop Lane South Chard Chard Somerset TA20 2AA
Erection of a single storey self-build dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2025-09-24
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A brief summary of Tatworth in Somerset
Tatworth is a village located 2 miles south of Chard in Somerset, England, and falls within the Tatworth and Forton civil parish. This quaint village offers a blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,660. It sits within the Tatworth and Forton district.
Property prices in Tatworth 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 Tatworth a particularly low-crime area.
Tatworth has one conservation area within its boundaries: Tatworth. 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 Tatworth includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stowell Meadow SSSI; 2 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset, 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, Tatworth 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 Tatworth
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Tatworth. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 Tatworth.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Tatworth slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Tatworth were full planning applications (3), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 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.