35 To 37 Fore Street Chard Somerset TA20 1PT

1. 17 Aug 2026

   Received by Exmoor National Park

2. 24 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 14 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Application Permitted with Conditions

Exmoor National Park granted permission on 14 September 2026, 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.

• First Floor Front 35 Fore Street Chard Somerset

  23/00845/FUL Submitted 23 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Insertion of 6 new windows and 3 lantern roof lights, with the formation of a roof courtyard.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 18 docs

• 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

• Land Adjacent To Chard Cricket Club Essex Close Chard Somerset

  21/02188/S73A Submitted 8 Jul 2021 100 yards away

  The erection of 4 No. detached dwellings with garaging, parking and private drive. S73A application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of approval 18/01713/FUL to change the layout of plot 2 to be same as plot 1.

  Granted Amendments

• 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

• 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

• 36/26/00008 Granted

  Land to the West of, Harry Prowse Close, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, TA5

  Erection of 3no.self build dwellings.

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Outline
• 2026/1934/PAA Awaiting decision

  Church Farm Heckley Lane Ashwick Radstock Somerset BA3 5BE

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

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Outline
• 26/02375/P3RPA Awaiting decision

  Broadleaze Farm Bunford Hollow West Coker Yeovil Somerset BA20 2HD

  Prior approval for change of use of an agricultural building and its curtilage to Use Class E (commercial, business or service).

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Outline
• 26/00762/OUT Granted

  Land OS 1317 Lyatts Hill Hardington Mandeville Yeovil Somerset BA22 9NR

  Outline Application with some matters reserved except access, layout & scale for the proposed erection of two detached, four bedroom two storey dwellings with double garages and parking

  Received 31 Mar, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Outline
• 26/02127/PDE Granted

  52 Lavers Oak Martock Somerset TA12 6HG

  Erection of single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 3.7 metres, with a maximum height of 3.9 metres and an eaves height of 2.8 metres.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Outline