48 Fore Street Chard Somerset TA20 1QA

1. 16 Dec 2024

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 23 Dec 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 20 Jan 2025

   Decision issued: Application Permitted with Conditions

4. 28 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 20 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.

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site, holding back details such as appearance and landscaping as reserved matters for later approval. More in our guide to planning application types.

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

  26/00708/DOC1 Submitted 24 Mar 2026 50 yards away

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

  Decided Conditions 8 docs

• 40 Fore Street Chard Somerset TA20 1PT

  24/02770/COU Submitted 22 Nov 2024 100 yards away

  Change of use from Use Class E to Micropub (Sui Generis)

  Granted Full applications

• 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

• 6 Millfield Chard Somerset TA20 2DA

  23/00734/HOU Submitted 14 Mar 2023 100 yards away

  Erection of a porch to front elevation of dwelling to include changes to existing flat roof over existing window.

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 12 docs
  Small domestic

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

  21/01109/FUL Submitted 1 Apr 2021 100 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 100 yards away

  Proposed replacement of ground floor windows to front elevation

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 8 docs

• 2026/1517/PAA Granted

  Land Centred Coordinates 357297 140728 Tanyard Lane Pilton Shepton Mallet Somerset

  Prior Approval for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to 8no. dwellinghouses (Class C3).

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Outline
• 26/00844/OUT Granted

  Somerton Playing Fields Gassons Lane Somerton Somerset TA11 6HS

  Outline Application with all matters reserved for the comprehensive redevelopment of the existing recreational facilities on site to include the construction of a new sports pavilion, relocation of the existing tennis club and courts, construction of the new storage barn and a new sports/activity clubhouse, a new children's playground and the reconfiguration and expansion of on-site parking.

  Received 14 Apr, published by the council 2 Aug 2026 Outline
• 2026/1453/PAA Refused

  Land At 368147 152215 Charlton Farm White Post To Charlton Road Charlton Frome Somerset

  Prior Approval for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to 1no. dwellinghouse (Class C3).

  Received 31 Jul, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Outline
• 26/01650/P3MA Granted

  Former Battens Solicitors And BBC Building Mansion House And Magnolia House 54 - 56 Princes Street Yeovil Somerset BA20 1EP

  Prior Approval for change of use from commercial, business and service use (Class E) to provide 21 self-contained flats (Use Class C3).

  Received 17 Jul, published by the council 2 Aug 2026 Outline
• 26/02264/PAMB Awaiting decision

  Higher Farm High Street Rimpton Yeovil Somerset BA22 8AD

  Prior Approval for the change of use of 2 agricultural buildings to 2 dwellinghouses (Class C3) and associated building operations.

  Received 24 Sep, published by the council 28 Sep 2026 Outline