Welcome to Tatworth and Forton

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Introduction

Tatworth is a village 2 miles (3 km) south of Chard in the South Somerset district of the county of Somerset, England. It is within Tatworth and Forton civil parish, and the electoral ward of the same name. Tatworth is a large village, consisting of a number of smaller villages including South Chard, Perry Street and Chard Junction which are close together. The hamlet of Forton lies to the north, towards Chard.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area

1,499 hectares

Population

2,736 (2021)

Density

183 people/km2

Mean age

46.0

Ward

Blackdown & Tatworth

District

South Somerset

Postcodes

TA20

ONS ID

E04008760


Council

Contact details for Tatworth and Forton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Tatworth and Forton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Tatworth and Forton Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Tatworth and Forton Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Tatworth and Forton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Tatworth and Forton Parish.

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Local News

Number of homes in new Chard development reduced

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Number of homes in new Chard development reduced

Published: 14th Sep 2023

Plans for 48 homes in Tatworth, near Chard, REFUSED at meeting | Chard & Ilminster News

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Plans for 48 homes in Tatworth, near Chard, REFUSED at meeting | Chard & Ilminster News

Published: 20th Jan 2022

Plans for nearly 100 homes in small village near Chard refused

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Plans for nearly 100 homes in small village near Chard refused

Published: 30th Jun 2023