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

1. 18 Aug 2025

   Received by Somerset

2. 26 Sep 2025

   Decision issued: Application Permitted with Conditions

3. 11 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

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

  25/02070/FUL Submitted 18 Aug 2025 0m away

  Proposed replacement of ground floor windows to front elevation

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 8 docs

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

  21/01109/FUL Submitted 1 Apr 2021 58m 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

• 4 Boundary Court Essex Close Chard Somerset TA20 1RH

  26/01631/TPO Submitted 15 Jul 2026 60m 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

• 4 Boundary Court Essex Close Chard Somerset TA20 1RH

  26/01631/TPO Submitted 15 Jul 2026 60m 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 67m away

  69% historically approved · decision due ~12 Oct

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

  Awaiting decision Outline 15 docs
  Several homes

• 35 To 37 Fore Street Chard Somerset TA20 1PT

  26/01922/P3MA Submitted 17 Aug 2026 67m away

  73% historically approved · decision due ~12 Oct

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

  Awaiting decision Outline 15 docs
  Several homes

• 24/26/00013 Granted

  Sunnydale, Lake House Lane, East Brent, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 4HN

  Erection of a two storey extension to the south elevation.

  1 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 37/26/00064 Granted

  Land to the West of Taunton Road, and North of, Stockmoor Drove, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6

  Erection of 2No. residental dwellings & garaging

  27 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 08/26/00065 Granted

  2 Binford Place, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3NJ

  Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch

  17 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 14/26/00008 Granted

  Brambles, Little Leaze Lane, Catcott, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9HJ

  Erection of a garage.

  17 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 11/26/00070 Granted

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

  Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinet to external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch.

  16 Jul 2026 Full applications