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Variation/removal of Conditions 2, 4, 5, 9, 20 and 23 of Planning Permission 22/03704/FULL - Removal of reference to the visitor reception building in trigger points of conditions and temporary retention of existing car park. Submission of details for conditions 5 (partial discharge - landscaping) and 20 (disposal of excess spoil). Beech Fields Car Park: Removal of timber kiosk and addition of temporary visitor building; removal of 9no. grass overflow bays, coach bay, buggy path ; central pedestrian footpath; reduced circulation & hardstanding areas, and 1No. swale; change of parking bay surfacing from tarmac to reinforced grass aggregate; landscaping alterations to Ancient Woodland buffer; addition of covered cycle storage and alterations to levels. Parkland Inset: removal of failing trees & extension of orchard area; addition of seating & sawn trunks. Home Farm/Orchard: revised bin storage; relocation of tenant parking bays & gravel area refurbished & extended, existing bays removed, alterations to landscaping, paths and reduction of play area; reduction of Hub external seating

Scotney Castle Hastings Road Lamberhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 8JD

DecidedReference: 26/00181/FULLTunbridge Wells Borough Council

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Scotney Castle Hastings Road Lamberhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 8JD

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Full Application
Received
22 Jan 2026
Validated
28 Jan 2026
Determination deadline
29 Apr 2026
Local authority
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Application overview

Variation/removal of Conditions 2, 4, 5, 9, 20 and 23 of Planning Permission 22/03704/FULL - Removal of reference to the visitor reception building in trigger points of conditions and temporary retention of existing car park. Submission of details for conditions 5 (partial discharge - landscaping) and 20 (disposal of excess spoil). Beech Fields Car Park: Removal of timber kiosk and addition of temporary visitor building; removal of 9no. grass overflow bays, coach bay, buggy path ; central pedestrian footpath; reduced circulation & hardstanding areas, and 1No. swale; change of parking bay surfacing from tarmac to reinforced grass aggregate; landscaping alterations to Ancient Woodland buffer; addition of covered cycle storage and alterations to levels. Parkland Inset: removal of failing trees & extension of orchard area; addition of seating & sawn trunks. Home Farm/Orchard: revised bin storage; relocation of tenant parking bays & gravel area refurbished & extended, existing bays removed, alterations to landscaping, paths and reduction of play area; reduction of Hub external seating

Proposal details

Reference
26/00181/FULL
Alternative references
PP-14559576
Ward
Rural Tunbridge Wells
Parish
Lamberhurst Parish Council

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DocumentPublishedAction
Decision NoticeDecision · PDF26 Mar 2026View
Delegated ReportDelegated Report · PDF26 Mar 2026View
Applicant response to LBO commentsAdditional Information · PDF5 Mar 2026View
TWBC Landscape & Biodiversity Officer CommentsConsultee Comment · PDF2 Mar 2026View
Landscape Phasing PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF26 Feb 2026View
The Gardens Trust CommentsConsultee Comment · PDF23 Feb 2026View
KCC Highways CommentsConsultee Comment · PDF23 Feb 2026View
Historic England CommentsConsultee Comment · PDF18 Feb 2026View
Natural England Comments - Annexe AConsultee Comment · PDF18 Feb 2026View
Natural England Comments EmailConsultee Comment · PDF18 Feb 2026View
KCC Public Rights of WayConsultee Comment · PDF16 Feb 2026View
KCC Public Rights of Way - MapConsultee Comment · PDF16 Feb 2026View
KCC Public Rights of Way - MapConsultee Comment · PDF16 Feb 2026View
. Lamberhurst Parish CouncilConsultee Comment · PDF11 Feb 2026View
KKC Flood & Water ManagementConsultee Comment · PDF11 Feb 2026View
TWBC Conservation OfficerConsultee Comment · PDF10 Feb 2026View
Environmental Protection(FULL)Consultee Comment · PDF4 Feb 2026View
Southern Water CommentsConsultee Comment · PDF4 Feb 2026View
Southern Water Comments - MapConsultee Comment · PDF4 Feb 2026View
National Highways CommentsConsultee Comment · PDF3 Feb 2026View
Environment Agency CommentsConsultee Comment · PDF2 Feb 2026View
Landscape Key PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF28 Jan 2026View
Tree Works PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF28 Jan 2026View
Home Farm - Proposed Landscape PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF28 Jan 2026View
Home Farm - Soft Landscape PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF28 Jan 2026View
Landscape MasterplanPlan / Drawing · PDF28 Jan 2026View
Parkland Inset - Soft Landscape PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF28 Jan 2026View
Beech Fields - Proposed Landscape PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF28 Jan 2026View
Beech Fields - Soft Landscape PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF28 Jan 2026View
Parkland Inset - Proposed Landscape PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF28 Jan 2026View
Beech Fields - Boundary Treatment PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF28 Jan 2026View
Beech Fields - Edging Treatment PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF28 Jan 2026View
Home Farm - Soil PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF28 Jan 2026View
Beech Fields - Levels PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF28 Jan 2026View
Beech Fields - Soil PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF28 Jan 2026View
Parkland Inset - Soil PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF28 Jan 2026View
Beech Fields - Car Park Sections & Steps DetailsPlan / Drawing · PDF28 Jan 2026View
Beech Fields - Landscape Sections (1/2)Plan / Drawing · PDF28 Jan 2026View
Edging DetailsPlan / Drawing · PDF28 Jan 2026View
Beech Fields - Landscape Sections (2/2)Plan / Drawing · PDF28 Jan 2026View
Beech Fields Home Farm - Fence & Gates Details (1/5)Plan / Drawing · PDF28 Jan 2026View
Beech Fields - Fence & Gates Details (2/5)Plan / Drawing · PDF28 Jan 2026View
Beech Fields - Fence & Gates Details (3/5)Plan / Drawing · PDF28 Jan 2026View
Beech Fields - Fence & Gates Details (4/5)Plan / Drawing · PDF28 Jan 2026View
Furniture DetailsPlan / Drawing · PDF28 Jan 2026View
Beech Field Home Farm - Fence & Gates Details (5/5)Plan / Drawing · PDF28 Jan 2026View
Typical Softscape Details (1/2)Plan / Drawing · PDF28 Jan 2026View
Typical Softscape Details (2/2)Plan / Drawing · PDF28 Jan 2026View
Covering LetterSupporting Documents · PDF28 Jan 2026View
Outline Hard Materials ScheduleSupporting Documents · PDF28 Jan 2026View
Visitor Reception ElevationPlan / Drawing · PDF28 Jan 2026View
S73 Application ReportSupporting Documents · PDF28 Jan 2026View
Gates ScheduleSupporting Documents · PDF28 Jan 2026View
Soft Landscape ScheduleSupporting Documents · PDF28 Jan 2026View
Wayfinding & Signage ScheduleSupporting Documents · PDF28 Jan 2026View
Signage & Wayfinding Strategy ReplacementPlan / Drawing · PDF28 Jan 2026View
Application FormApplication Details · PDF28 Jan 2026View

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