Chard Conservation Area

Chard is a mid-sized conservation area in England, covering approximately 22.7 hectares of protected landscape. The area has been designated to preserve its distinctive character, including its historic buildings, street patterns, and open spaces. The area contains 132 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I 7a, 9a, 9, 11, 13 and 13a Fore Street, 1-4 King Charles Mews and Water PumpTA20 1PH
• Grade I Church of St Mary the VirginTA20 2DW
• Grade II* Baptist ChurchTA20 2AH
• Grade II* Chard Manor FarmhouseTA20 2EB
• Grade II* Essex House TA20 1RH
• Grade II* Factory Building, Formerly of Gifford Fox and Company LimitedTA20 2YA
• Grade II* Main Building at Chard SchoolTA20 2AZ
• Grade II* Monmouth House and Attached Walls and RailingsTA20 1QA
• Grade II* The Choughs Public HouseTA20 1QF
• Grade II* The GuildhallTA20 2FB
• Grade II 113 and 115 High Street and Attached Railings TA20 1QT
• Grade II 127, 129 and 131, High StreetTA20 1FL
• Grade II 12 and 14 Fore Street and Archway to Left TA20 2FB
• Grade II 14 High StreetTA20 1QB
• Grade II 14, Holyrood StreetTA20 2AH
• Grade II 16, Holyrood StreetTA20 2AH
• Grade II 17, 23 and 25, Fore StreetTA20 1PP
• Grade II 17 and 19, High Street and Attached RailingsTA20 1QF
• Grade II 18, Holyrood StreetTA20 2AH
• Grade II 19 and 19a/19b, High StreetTA20 1QF

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Wadeford2.3 km
• Higher Wambrook2.9 km
• Tatworth2.9 km
• Combe St Nicholas3.4 km
• Chaffcombe3.6 km
• Chardstock4.3 km
• Whitestaunton4.5 km
• Cricket Malherbie4.9 km

About Chard Conservation Area

Is my property in Chard Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Chard?

Properties in Chard Conservation Area may face restrictions on demolition, tree work (6 weeks' notice required), and certain exterior alterations. Contact your local planning authority for specific rules that apply here.

Learn more: What is a Conservation Area? · Restrictions · Planning Permission · CA vs Listed Building · Trees