28 Thorndun Park Drive Chard Somerset TA20 1DH

1. 25 Aug 2026

   Received by Somerset

2. 3 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Somerset took a median of 43 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Somerset for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• 28 Thorndun Park Drive Chard Somerset TA20 1DH

  26/02008/HOU Submitted 25 Aug 2026 0m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~20 Oct

  Erection of a new garage

  Awaiting decision Householder 10 docs
  Domestic

• 38 Langdon Close Chard TA20 1DP

  21/01012/HOU Submitted 25 Mar 2021 27m away

  Erection of a two storey extension

  Granted Householder Extension 34 docs
  Domestic

• 15 Langdon Close Chard Somerset TA20 1DP

  25/03103/TPO Submitted 25 Dec 2025 120m away

  Application to crown lift tips of low branches to 5m over highway and drive and 3m over garden and to carry out overall crown reduction in height and width (the intended final height after the reduction will be 10m, the intended final width after the reduction will be 4m on north side, 4m on east side, 4m on south side and 4m on west side) to No. 1 Oak tree (T1) as shown by the YDC (CHAR 1) 1982 Tree Preservation Order.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 15 Langdon Close Chard Somerset TA20 1DP

  25/03103/TPO Submitted 25 Dec 2025 120m away

  Application to crown lift tips of low branches to 5m over highway and drive and 3m over garden and to carry out overall crown reduction in height and width (the intended final height after the reduction will be 10m, the intended final width after the reduction will be 4m on north side, 4m on east side, 4m on south side and 4m on west side) to No. 1 Oak tree (T1) as shown by the YDC (CHAR 1) 1982 Tree Preservation Order.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 49 Thorndun Park Drive Chard Somerset TA20 1DH

  25/02941/TPO Submitted 9 Dec 2025 188m away

  Application to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 10 Trees and Fell No. 2 Trees as shown within the South Somerset District Council (CHAR 4) 2006 Tree Preservation Order. T1-T10 - Oak- To prune the crown height and spread by 10%, removing branch lengths of up to 1.5 metres and making natural target pruning cuts of up to 25 mm removing the end weight and leverage of all branches. These trees are previously lapsed pollards. T11 - Oak - To dismantle in a controlled manner using ropes and pulleys as required, 1 x Oak tree (T11) which is showing significant signs of crown dieback. T12 - Oak - To dismantle in a controlled manner using ropes and pulleys as required, 1 x Oak tree (T12) which is showing significant signs of crown dieback. There may be a presence of Collybia fusipes at the base of the trunks of T11 and T12 as shown in Photo 3 and Photo 4.

  Granted Trees 10 docs

• 49 Thorndun Park Drive Chard Somerset TA20 1DH

  25/02941/TPO Submitted 9 Dec 2025 188m away

  Application to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 10 Trees and Fell No. 2 Trees as shown within the South Somerset District Council (CHAR 4) 2006 Tree Preservation Order. T1-T10 - Oak- To prune the crown height and spread by 10%, removing branch lengths of up to 1.5 metres and making natural target pruning cuts of up to 25 mm removing the end weight and leverage of all branches. These trees are previously lapsed pollards. T11 - Oak - To dismantle in a controlled manner using ropes and pulleys as required, 1 x Oak tree (T11) which is showing significant signs of crown dieback. T12 - Oak - To dismantle in a controlled manner using ropes and pulleys as required, 1 x Oak tree (T12) which is showing significant signs of crown dieback. There may be a presence of Collybia fusipes at the base of the trunks of T11 and T12 as shown in Photo 3 and Photo 4.

  Granted Trees 10 docs

• 26/01722/HOU Granted

  Misty Cottage Currywoods Way Curry Rivel Langport Somerset TA10 0NR

  Conversion of existing garage including the creation of a first floor into additional ancillary residential accommodation to be used by an elderly relative

  24 Jul 2026 Householder
• 2026/1665/HSE Awaiting decision

  The Old Vicarage 17 Lambrook Street Glastonbury Somerset BA6 8BY

  Application for the reconstruction and alterations to wall of return boundary of listed property.

  1 Sep 2026 Householder
• 2026/1663/HSE Awaiting decision

  Pantiles Parsonage Lane Chilcompton Radstock Somerset BA3 4JZ

  Erection of single & two-storey rear extensions, pergola, replacement dormers and first floor side extension.

  28 Aug 2026 Householder
• 26/01480/HOU Granted

  32 Roping Road Yeovil Somerset BA21 4BD

  Replacement of an old garden shed with a new timber gazebo, timber decking and cascade wrap-around steps at the rear boundary of the garden (Retrospective)

  26 Jun 2026 Householder
• 26/01584/HOU Granted

  Herriard Cottage Muchelney Langport Somerset TA10 0DL

  Single Storey Extension and Detached Garage

  10 Jul 2026 Householder