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Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Planning applications.

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

3,820Searchable applications

320Recorded as pending

93%Approval rate · 2,733 approved or refused records

181Refused applications

2,552 approved · 181 refused · 103 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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More application records

Decided25/00397/FULL
Proposed 2No. 3/4 bedroom detached bungalows and detached garages
Sirrah Badsell Road Five Oak Green Tonbridge Kent TN12 6QZ
Received 17 Feb 2025
Decided25/00400/FULL
Erection of detached cycle & refuse storage building to serve the development approved under 23/01048/FULL
Compound Self Storage North Farm Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3DP
Received 17 Feb 2025
Decided25/00406/FULL
Conversion of stable block to holiday accommodation
Reynards Brook Farm Hawkenbury Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 9AD
Received 18 Feb 2025
Decided25/00408/LBC
Listed Building Consent - Internal alterations to relocate previously approved bathroom & dressing room under 22/00949/LBC
Holmbush Brenchley Road Matfield Tonbridge Kent TN12 7PP
Received 18 Feb 2025
Decided25/00411/FULL
Installation of new mechanical plant including air handling units; heat recovery unit; smoke extractor fans; new shop front & associated signage
Primark 25 - 27 Calverley Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2TJ
Received 18 Feb 2025
Decided25/00412/ADV
Advertisement: one mounted sign, two projecting bus stop signs
Primark 25 - 27 Calverley Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2TJ
Received 18 Feb 2025
Decided25/00428/FULL
Change of use from Post Office (Class E) to betting shop (Sui Generis use)
Former Fiveways Post Office 18 Grosvenor Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2AD
Received 19 Feb 2025
Decided25/00429/ADV
Advertisements - 3 internally illuminated fascia panels & 1 double sided internally illuminated projecting sign
Former Fiveways Post Office 18 Grosvenor Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2AD
Received 19 Feb 2025
Decided25/00438/FULL
New gate & fenced entrance.
The Little House Calverley Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2ND
Received 21 Feb 2025
Decided25/00440/SUB
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 18 - (Details of extracts & flues) of 22/02304/FULL
Former ABC Cinema Site Mount Pleasant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1PN
Received 21 Feb 2025
Decided25/00460/LAWPRO
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Roof extension
Fircroft Sissinghurst Road Sissinghurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 2JA
Received 21 Feb 2025
Decided25/00466/FULL
Replacement dwelling
Whites Farmhouse Bedgebury Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 2QT
Received 25 Feb 2025
Decided25/00467/FULL
Proposed re-roofing, raising of roof finishes to allow insulation, renewing & adjusting of lead valleys, addition of overflows to parapets, renewal of flat roofs, rebuilding of dormers to allow timber repairs & insulation, replacement roof hatches, renewal of lead sheet roof, addition of ventilated ridges, addition of man-safe system & reduction in length of terrace wall
Benenden Girls School Cranbrook Road Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4AA
Received 25 Feb 2025
Decided25/00468/LBC
Listed Building Consent - Proposed re-roofing, raising of roof finishes to allow insulation, renewing & adjusting of lead valleys, addition of overflows to parapets, renewal of flat roofs, rebuilding of dormers to allow timber repairs & insulation, replacement roof hatches, renewal of lead sheet roof, addition of ventilated ridges, addition of man-safe system & reduction in length of terrace wall. Lining of walls, firestopping in roof & floor voids, upgraded wall linings & addition of fire doors, introduction of fire lobby & adaption of existing screen. Additional smoke detectors & lights in roof voids
Benenden Girls School Cranbrook Road Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4AA
Received 25 Feb 2025
Decided25/00477/LAWPRO
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Conversion from two flats to one dwelling including the conversion of the basement & part garage conversion & new window and door installations to the side & rear.
Weald View House 123 Hastings Road Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4JU
Received 26 Feb 2025
Decided25/00478/PNAA
Prior Notification for the proposed enlargement of the property by the construction of an additional storey
Laneside The Common Sissinghurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 2AE
Received 26 Feb 2025
Decided25/00480/FULL
Change of use from a mixed use of Use Class E (Retail) and B8 (Storage and Distribution) to Use Class B2 (General Industry - vehicle repair maintenance and spraying) and sui generis use (car showroom, waiting area, and car sales office)
Former Castacrete Yard Lamberts Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3EJ
Received 26 Feb 2025
Decided25/00481/FULL
Re-roofing & re-felting of front elevation. 1930's original roof tiles to be replaced with dark clay woburn tiles
The Old Bank The Plain Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1AD
Received 26 Feb 2025
Decided25/00483/FULL
Demolition of existing garage with replacement single garage and infill extension
10 The Forstal Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4EG
Received 27 Feb 2025
Decided25/00485/FULL
Proposed timber and glass link between house and barn.
Spring Farm Goudhurst Road Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8AY
Received 27 Feb 2025
Decided25/00497/FULL
(Retrospective) timber fencing
8 Derwent Drive Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9TB
Received 27 Feb 2025
Decided25/00499/FULL
Demolition of a garage/workshop & erection of a new dwelling (self-build)
Little Park Ethnam Lane Sandhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 5PS
Received 27 Feb 2025
Decided25/00503/FULL
Removal of one window to be replaced with new double glazed double doors on rear elevation.
Belvedere House 5 Lonsdale Gardens Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1NU
Received 28 Feb 2025
Decided25/00504/FULL
Part single & part two storey rear & side extensions.
Forge House Mile Oak Road Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6NG
Received 28 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.

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