Description
The site is situated off Touchstone Lane, a well-maintained road to the east of the town centre. It comprises amenity land, which slopes gently west to east. It is bound by residential dwellings (off Rackclose Park) and agricultural land to the north; by a residential dwelling and private garden to the east; by amenity land to the south; and by agricultural land to the west. It extends, in total, to approximately 0.6-hectares (1.49-acres). The site that is being offered for sale is shown outlined red on the site plan overleaf. It is shown for identification purposes only and is not to be relied upon.
OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION- SC, on 17th July 2025, granted outline planning permission (OPP) for the erection of 5no. new dwellings with garages and associated works. All matters were reserved with the exception of access. Access will be formed off Touchstone Lane. This permission is subject to 18no. conditions. The proposed residential development scheme (PRDS) is likely to comprises 5no. large detached houses with garages and private gardens.
RESERVED MATTERS APPLICATION-Any prospective buyer will need to submit a reserved matters application (RMA) to detail the appearance, landscaping, layout and scale to define the PRDS.
Location
The market town of Chard is located within the administrative area of Somerset Council (SC) (formerly South Somerset District Council (SSDC)). It is the second largest town in South Somerset, with a population of approximately 14,616no. residents (2021 Census). Chard is located on the southern edge of the County of Somerset. It is bi-sected by the A358 (Furnham Road) (leading north to Ilminster and south to Axminster) and the A30 (leading west to the A303 and Honiton and east to Crewkerne). The town provides a comprehensive range of facilities and amenities, including St. Mary’s parish church, 4no. primary schools, 2no. secondary schools (Holyrood Academy and Chard School), various business and industrial estates, 3no. supermarkets (including Tesco and Sainsbury’s), various banks, a range of public houses, cafes and restaurants and a range of national, regional and local shops and businesses. It is 23.3-kilometres (14.5-miles) south-east of the county town of Taunton. It provides a comprehensive range of facilities and amenities, (including but not limited to): many independent stores, cafes, pubs and fine dining restaurants. Musgrove Park Hospital and Nuffield Health Hospital serve the town and there is an excellent range of independent and state schools within the area (Taunton School and Kings Taunton School). Taunton is also home to the Somerset County Cricket Club.
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