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

• 48 Fore Street Chard Somerset TA20 1QA

  24/02948/P3MA Submitted 16 Dec 2024 100 yards away

  Prior Approval for Proposed Change of Use to form No. 1 unit of Town Centre living accommodation.

  Granted Outline 11 docs
  Domestic

• 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

• 08/26/00087 Granted

  Royal Clarence House, High Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3BH

  Internal reconfiguration works to create separate office units.

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 08/26/00086 Granted

  Morrisons, Broadway, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LN

  Creation of electric vehicle (EV) charging zone, including erection of EV charging points, canopy, sub-station enclosure, low voltage (LV) panel, meter cabinet, plant room and associated works.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 53/26/00014 Granted

  12 Grays Avenue, Westonzoyland, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0HP

  Erection of single storey rear extension

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 18/26/00006 Granted

  2 Fowlers Farm Cottages, Fowlers Plot Road, Chedzoy, Bridgwater, TA7 8RH

  Erection of two storey side extension (South) and single storey rear extension (West).

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 46/26/00005 Granted

  SUTTON MILL FARM, Moor Road, Sutton Mallet, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9AR

  Construction of Agricultural Livestock Building

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Full applications