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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
3,942Searchable applications
320Recorded as pending
93%Approval rate · 2,837 approved or refused records
185Refused applications

2,652 approved · 185 refused · 107 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 22 Dec 2021 to 8 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 11 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

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More application records

  1. Decided25/01279/LAWPRO

    Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Erection of detached outbuilding to enclose existing swimming pool & incorporate a plant room, sauna & changing facilities.

    Callenders Cottage Penshurst Road Bidborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0XJ

    Received 28 May 2025
  2. Decided25/01280/FULL

    Proposed installation of 3no. tennis courts & 3no. padel courts to replace existing courts

    Tunbridge Wells Lawn Tennis Club Nevill Gate Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5ES

    Received 28 May 2025
  3. Decided25/01281/FULL

    (Retrospective) Use of outbuilding for a mixed use of purposes ancillary to the main use of the host dwellinghouse and use as a short-term holiday let for no more than 90 days per year

    27 Apsley Street Rusthall Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8NU

    Received 29 May 2025
  4. Decided25/01285/LDCEX

    Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) - Use of annexe as a single dwelling

    Annexe At Dymoke Cottage Northgrove Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4AL

    Received 29 May 2025
  5. Decided25/01289/TPO

    TREES: Ground works and associated fibrous root pruning to install a root barrier 31m in length and 3.7m in depth.

    50-51 Sychem Place Five Oak Green Tonbridge Kent TN12 6TS

    Received 29 May 2025
  6. Decided25/01291/TDD

    Dead, Dying or Dangerous Tree Notification: SEVERAL TREES OF UNKNOWN SPECIES - Remove

    Court Lodge Groombridge Road Groombridge Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 9PS

    Received 29 May 2025
  7. Decided25/01292/FULL

    Erection of 4no. dwellings, vehicular access & landscaping, following demolition of existing

    Ingleside Ferbies Speldhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0NS

    Received 29 May 2025
  8. Decided25/01294/SUB

    Submission of Details in relation to Condition 4 - (External materials details); Condition 6 - (External lighting details); Condition 7 - (Landscaping details); Condition 8 - (Biodiversity enhancement scheme); Condition 11 - (Tree protection details) of 24/01111/FULL

    Crittenden House Crittenden Road Matfield Tonbridge Kent TN12 7EN

    Received 30 May 2025
  9. Decided25/01295/NMAMD

    Non-Material Amendment in relation to 24/02409/FULL - Reduction in size of rear kitchen windows & blocking up of side door

    Orchard View Dorothy Avenue Cranbrook Kent TN17 3AY

    Received 30 May 2025
  10. Decided25/01296/NMAMD

    Non-Material Amendment in relation to 24/01278/FULL - Alterations to fenestration with reduction in visible glazing and reduced floor area

    Scriventon Farm Buildings Four Winds Farm Speldhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0TU

    Received 29 May 2025
  11. Decided25/01297/LDCEX

    Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) - Works to previous mobile home to create a building with use as a single dwellinghouse

    Mays Wood Place Forest Farm Pembury Road Tonbridge Kent

    Received 30 May 2025
  12. Decided25/01298/FULL

    (Retrospective) Construction of gable end, timber balcony & change of fenestration (Alternative scheme to 22/03574/FULL)

    Little Tile Barn Farm Ayleswade Lane Headcorn Ashford Kent TN27 9JG

    Received 30 May 2025
  13. Decided25/01300/TCA

    Trees in Conservation Area Notification: YEW (T1, T3, T7) - Reduce to a height of 2m; YEW (T2, T4, T5, T6) - Reduce to ground level.

    Somerden Groombridge Hill Groombridge Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 9QE

    Received 30 May 2025
  14. Decided25/01302/OUT

    Outline (Access not reserved) - Proposed dwelling

    Laneside The Common Sissinghurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 2AE

    Received 30 May 2025
  15. Awaiting decision25/01303/FULL

    Demolition of existing buildings with erection of 2no. replacement dwellings; conversion & extension of existing barns to form 7no. total new dwellings; 5no. proposed detached garages alongside parking, landscaping & biodiversity enhancement

    Golford Cottage Farm Tenterden Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 3PA

    Received 30 May 2025
  16. Decided25/01304/SUB

    Submission of Details in relation to Condition 3 - (Landscape & ecological management plan) of 25/00427/FULL

    Electricity Distribution Site Glassenbury Road Cranbrook Kent

    Received 30 May 2025
  17. Decided25/01305/SUB

    Submission of Details in relation to Condition 3 - (Section & Rooflight details); Condition 4 - (Roof tiles, render & cills/lintels details); Condition 5 - (Brickwork details); Condition 6 - (Boundary treatment details); Condition 7 - (Landscaping scheme); Condition 9 - (Refuse storage/screening details) of 22/01191/FULL

    7 Boyne Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8EL

    Received 30 May 2025
  18. Decided25/01306/FULL

    Conversion of existing barn into dwelling with extension; Change of use of land to form associated garden area, parking, landscaping & biodiversity enhancements (Self-build)

    Little Charity Swattenden Lane Cranbrook Kent TN17 3PS

    Received 30 May 2025
  19. Decided25/01307/FULL

    Demolition of single storey rear extension; erection of single storey side & rear extension; conversion of garage to habitable room

    2 Thornfield Gardens Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4RZ

    Received 2 Jun 2025
  20. Decided25/01308/SUB

    Submission of Details in relation to Condition 5 - (Root & tree protection plan) of 23/02976/FULL

    St Johns Methodist Church Vale Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0QH

    Received 2 Jun 2025
  21. Decided25/01309/FULL

    Removal of conservatory & erection of single storey rear extension; retaining wall and steps in garden

    8 Oaklands Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4LL

    Received 2 Jun 2025
  22. Decided25/01311/FULL

    Proposed front porch, alterations to front elevation & replacement cladding. 3 rear roof extensions, flat roof & balcony with screening and solar panels

    Fontwell Ferbies Speldhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0NS

    Received 2 Jun 2025
  23. Decided25/01312/FULL

    Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 22/02111/FULL - Amended fence height around northern part of site with introduction of acoustic fencing and relocation of condenser units

    Deldean Yard Five Oak Green Road Five Oak Green Tonbridge Kent TN12 6TH

    Received 2 Jun 2025
  24. Decided25/01313/SUB

    Submission of Details in relation to Condition 18 - (Remediation verification report) of 25/00206/FULL

    Compound Self Storage North Farm Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3DP

    Received 2 Jun 2025

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