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Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Tunbridge Wells Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates

3,819Searchable applications

320Recorded as pending

93%Approval rate · 2,732 approved or refused records

181Refused applications

2,551 approved · 181 refused · 103 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 22 Dec 2021 to 8 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 10 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Decided21/04214/FULL
Proposed construction of a new dwelling
32 Joyce Close Cranbrook Kent TN17 3LZ
Received 22 Dec 2021
Decided23/03184/SUB
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 15 - (biodiversity mitigation & enhancement) and Condition 16 - (landscape & ecological management plan) of 17/02192/OUT
Former Site Of Springfield Nurseries Cranbrook Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 5EE
Received 23 Nov 2023
Decided24/01535/FULL
Replacement mixed-use storage barn
Little Charity Swattenden Lane Cranbrook Kent TN17 3PS
Received 10 Jun 2024
Decided24/01649/FULL
Change of use of land for equestrian, retention of sand school, two stable buildings and 3 containers for storage, access and hardstanding areas and landscaping (retrospective)
Windmill House Hastings Road Matfield Tonbridge Kent TN12 7HF
Received 21 Jun 2024
Decided24/02727/ADV
Advertisement - 1 No. non-illuminated fascia sign, 1 No. externally illuminated fascia sign, 1 No. non-illuminated projecting sign and internally applied window vinyls
Paddock Lodge 32 Commercial Road Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6EL
Received 22 Oct 2024
Decided24/02807/ADV
(Retrospective) Advertisement - 1 No. illuminated fascia
Ariana Kebab And Pizza 58 Liptraps Lane Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3AA
Received 4 Nov 2024
Decided24/03061/FULL
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of 24/02216/FULL - Addition of glass link between annexe & dwelling
The Lodge Old Park Wood Goudhurst Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 2PD
Received 3 Dec 2024
Awaiting decision24/03099/FULL
Extension to existing barn to provide a new dairy building and yard; addition of a slurry tower; two rural workers dwellings & new attenuation basin and drainage infrastructure
Land East Of Folly Hill Farm Folly Hill Cranbrook Kent
Received 6 Dec 2024
Decided24/03124/SUB
Submission of details in relation to condition 25 (details of hard and soft landscaping including street furniture and planting) of 23/03274/FULL
Benenden Hospital Goddards Green Road Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4AX
Received 10 Dec 2024
Decided24/03187/FULL
Construction of a 20m x 40m sand school with post and rail fencing together with all associated engineering operations
Land At Six Acres Park Lane Cranbrook Kent TN17 3QD
Received 18 Dec 2024
Decided24/03267/FULL
Fitting of solar panels to roof of ancillary outbuilding to rear of property
Birch Cottage Green Road Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8JS
Received 27 Dec 2024
Decided25/00084/FULL
Proposed two storey detached dwelling
1 Powder Mill Close Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9DR
Received 13 Jan 2025
Decided25/00090/FULL
Garage conversion to salon space, new paved driveway and dropped kerb
83 Tutsham Way Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6UA
Received 14 Jan 2025
Decided25/00129/FULL
Garden room
16 Buckingham Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1TQ
Received 20 Jan 2025
Decided25/00150/FULL
Barn and associated access track
Bassetts Maidstone Road Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8HQ
Received 20 Jan 2025
Decided25/00152/LBC
Listed Building Consent - (works commenced) Installation of rooflight and replacement of internal flooring
4 Stone Cottages Groombridge Hill Groombridge Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 9LZ
Received 20 Jan 2025
Decided25/00266/LBC
Listed Building Consent - Replacement of wooden door with UPVC (works commenced)
Fountain House High Street Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1AL
Received 3 Feb 2025
Decided25/00271/FULL
(Retrospective) Garden removal for driveway extension
18 Dumbrell Drive Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6FH
Received 3 Feb 2025
Decided25/00326/NMAMD
Non-Material Amendment in relation to 24/02169/FULL - (Removal of one window from NW elevation and SE elevations, reduction in size of one window to 1m by 1m & moving it right by 1m on SE elevation)
Unit 18 Decimus Park Kingstanding Way Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3GP
Received 7 Feb 2025
Decided25/00336/LAWPRO
Certificate of Lawful Development (Proposed) - Installation of a flue vent in the rear wall
35 - 37 Grosvenor Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2AN
Received 10 Feb 2025
Decided25/00372/FULL
Addition of new door to south boundary; creation of new steps and landing area to plant areas; erect 1800mm fence
Brandfold Terrace Cottage North Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1JJ
Received 12 Feb 2025
Decided25/00373/LBC
Listed Building Consent - Replacement of all existing windows with timber casements with slimline double-glazing; alterations to porch roof
2 St Davids Bridge Cranbrook Kent TN17 3HL
Received 13 Feb 2025
Decided25/00392/FULL
(Retrospective) Alterations to existing agricultural access tracks, and the formation of new trackways.
Postern Park Quarry Postern Lane Tonbridge Kent TN11 0QU
Received 14 Feb 2025
Decided25/00394/FULL
New shopfront
31 - 33 Vale Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1BS
Received 17 Feb 2025

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What these statistics cover

These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.

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