40 Fore Street Chard Somerset TA20 1PT

1. 22 Nov 2024

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 27 Nov 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 8 Jan 2025

   Decision issued: Application Permitted with Conditions

4. 22 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 8 January 2025, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• The Old Store Holly Terrace Fore Street Chard Somerset TA20 1PY

  21/01109/FUL Submitted 1 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Removal of existing building, change of use of site and construction of 3No. dwellings, in place of builders yard.

  Refused Full applications Demolition 22 docs
  Several homes

• Millford And Dormer Solicitors 45 Fore Street Chard Somerset TA20 1PT

  25/02070/FUL Submitted 18 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Proposed replacement of ground floor windows to front elevation

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 8 docs

• LloydsPharmacy 59 - 61 Fore Street Chard Somerset TA20 1QA

  26/00708/DOC1 Submitted 24 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  Discharge of Condition no 3 (P-Credit Certificate of Allocation) of Planning Application 25/01931/COU

  Decided Conditions 8 docs

• 4 Boundary Court Essex Close Chard Somerset TA20 1RH

  26/01631/TPO Submitted 15 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  Application to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 1 Tree as shown within the South Somerset District Council (CHAR 1) 2010 Tree Preservation Order. T1 - Field Maple - Carry out a sympathetic crown reduction to the western side of the Field Maple only, reducing the lateral branch spread by approximately 2.0 metres. All pruning works shall: Be undertaken in accordance with BS 3998:2010 Tree Work: Recommendations. Maintain the tree's natural shape, balance and amenity value. Be achieved through suitable reduction pruning back to appropriate secondary growth points. Not exceed pruning cuts of 75 mm in diameter. Avoid unnecessary removal of internal growth or over-thinning of the canopy. Retain the overall health, structural integrity and long-term viability of the tree. Reason for the Works The purpose of the pruning is to: Increase natural light reaching the adjoining garden. Reduce the amount of honeydew (sap) falling onto the adjacent patio area. Maintain the tree in a suitable form while preserving its contribution to the local landscape.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 35 To 37 Fore Street Chard Somerset TA20 1PT

  26/01922/P3MA Submitted 17 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  Prior Approval for change of use from commercial, business and service use (Class E) to 6 No. dwellinghouse(s) (Class C3).

  Granted Outline 17 docs
  Several homes

• Chard Rugby Football Club Essex Close Chard TA20 1RH

  21/02249/FUL Submitted 14 Jul 2021 150 yards away

  Installation of automated barrier at car park entrance

  Granted Full applications 16 docs

• 08/26/00064 Granted

  BRIDGWATER CRICKET CLUB, THE PARKS SPORTS GROUND, Durleigh Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7HR

  Erection of cricket ball stop netting, 15m high x 68m wide, to the South side of the cricket ground.

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 13/26/00020 Granted

  Marsh Farm, Marsh Lane, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2HJ

  Erection of a single detached self-build dwelling, car port, with photovoltaic panels and re-use of existing access

  Received 11 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 11/26/00068 Granted

  75 High Street, Burnham On Sea, Somerset, TA8 1PE

  Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 11/25/00015 (Change of use of first floor from restaurant/managers accommodation to holiday let and 4no. bed house in multiple occupation (HMO).) to amend the approved plans listed in schedule A to include a dedicated rear access to first floor holiday flats.

  Received 11 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 03/26/00007 Granted

  Manor Farm, Bristol Road, Tarnock, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2SL

  The erection of four commercial buildings for industrial (B2), storage & distribution (B8) & light industrial (E(G)(iii)) uses

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/26/00004 Granted

  Hill House, Broadmead Lane, Edington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9JS

  Replacement of Calor gas tank and boiler with air source heat pump

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Full applications