Wreath, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wreath, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
About Wreath
Chard is a town and civil parish located in Somerset, England, situated along the A30 road near the borders of Devon and Dorset, approximately 15 miles southwest of Yeovil. With a population of around 14,000, Chard stands at an elevation of 121 metres (397 feet), making it the southernmost town in Somerset and one of its highest. This unique geographical positioning may be of interest to 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 024A
Crime Statistics
26 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 13
- anti-social-behaviour: 3
- shoplifting: 3
- vehicle-crime: 3
- burglary: 2
- bicycle-theft: 1
- robbery: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wreath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wreath.
- 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 Wreath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Wreath.
- - The Playing Fields, Land off Crewkerne Road and The Drift, Chard, TA20 4DL.
Discharge of condition 3 (Drainage Condition - Full Drainage Plan) and condition 5 (Transport Condition - Various maps showing the route that the material will be bought) of Planning Permission SCC/40
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Somerset | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - SCC/4055/2023 - The Playing Fields, Land off Crewkerne Road and The Drift, Chard, TA20 4DL.
Engineering operations to replace floodlighting heads and levelling of Chard RFC rugby pitches
Status: Permitted | Council: Somerset | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Wreath in Somerset
Chard is a town and civil parish located in Somerset, England, situated along the A30 road near the borders of Devon and Dorset, approximately 15 miles southwest of Yeovil. With a population of around 14,000, Chard stands at an elevation of 121 metres (397 feet), making it the southernmost town in Somerset and one of its highest. This unique geographical positioning may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Wreath show an average sale price of £306,510, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Wreath area recorded 26 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Wreath has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chaffcombe. 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 Wreath includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Wreath 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 Wreath
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Wreath. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wreath may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Wreath were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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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.