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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

4,015Searchable applications

320Recorded as pending

93%Approval rate · 2,901 approved or refused records

191Refused applications

2,710 approved · 191 refused · 109 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 22 Dec 2021 to 8 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 12 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Decided25/01741/FULL
Demolition of existing conservatory & construction of single-storey side extension
Went Farm Langton Road Speldhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0NR
Received 21 Jul 2025
Decided25/01742/TPO
TREES: OAK - Reduce by up to 20%
Oakdene House Camden Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5AA
Received 21 Jul 2025
Decided25/01743/NMAMD
Non-Material Amendment in relation to 25/00427/FULL - Alterations to spacing between equipment & fence
Electricity Distribution Site Glassenbury Road Cranbrook Kent
Received 21 Jul 2025
Awaiting decision25/01744/FULL
Demolition of existing & erection of 5 dwellings with access, car parking & landscaping
Watermeade Lake Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8XT
Received 21 Jul 2025
Decided25/01745/LAWPRO
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Single storey side extension & alterations to fenestration
8 Bushy Gill Langton Green Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0DD
Received 21 Jul 2025
Decided25/01746/FULL
Replacement of two rear windows with UPVC
Flat 14 9 Calverley Park Gardens Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2JP
Received 22 Jul 2025
Decided25/01747/SUB
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 6 - (Electric vehicle charging units); Condition 7 - (Cycle parking) of 25/00283/FULL
Carpetright Kingstanding Retail Park Kingstanding Way Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3UP
Received 22 Jul 2025
Decided25/01748/SUB
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 12 - (Historic building recording); Condition 13 - (Archaeological watching brief) of 24/01553/FULL
White Horse Inn Carriers Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 3EX
Received 22 Jul 2025
Decided25/01749/LAWPRO
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Roof extension
13 Highfield Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9BA
Received 22 Jul 2025
Decided25/01750/TPO
TREES: ATLAS CEDAR (T1) remove lowest limb over the driveway and a snapped limb
Belsay House 4 Holmewood Ridge Langton Green Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0BG
Received 22 Jul 2025
Decided25/01751/LAWPRO
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Loft conversion including dormer window & alterations to fenestration
39 Duncalf Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5FT
Received 23 Jul 2025
Decided25/01753/FULL
Construction of garage with ancillary accommodation above
High View Grovehurst Lane Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8BG
Received 23 Jul 2025
Decided25/01754/FULL
Rear extension with flat roof, decking and�balustrade, first floor window replaced with doors
2 Clockhouse Mews Swaylands Penshurst Road Penshurst Tonbridge Kent TN11 8AW
Received 23 Jul 2025
Decided25/01755/LBC
Listed Building Consent - Rear ground-floor extension, flat roof with timber decking, with�glazed balustrade, bedroom window replaced with double-glazed Georgian-style doors
2 Clockhouse Mews Swaylands Penshurst Road Penshurst Tonbridge Kent TN11 8AW
Received 23 Jul 2025
Decided25/01756/TCA
Trees in Conservation Area Notification: CHERRY (T1) - Reduce lateral branches
94 Warwick Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5EN
Received 21 Jul 2025
Decided25/01757/LBC
Listed Building Consent - Conversion of chapel to annexe accommodation, insertion of 4no. rooflights, glazed link to connect to cottage with insertion of door (alternative to 25/01759/LBC)
Chapel Cottage Brenchley Road Matfield Tonbridge Kent TN12 7PH
Received 23 Jul 2025
Decided25/01758/FULL
Conversion of Chapel into annexe, insertion of rooflights & construction of glazed link to connect the cottage & Chapel
Chapel Cottage Brenchley Road Matfield Tonbridge Kent TN12 7PH
Received 23 Jul 2025
Decided25/01759/LBC
Listed Building Consent - Conversion of Chapel into annexe, insertion of rooflights & construction of glazed link to connect the cottage & Chapel
Chapel Cottage Brenchley Road Matfield Tonbridge Kent TN12 7PH
Received 23 Jul 2025
Decided25/01760/SUB
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 21 - (Verification Report) of 21/01638/FULL
Land At Four Acres Cranbrook Road Frittenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 2BN
Received 24 Jul 2025
Decided25/01761/FULL
Front single-storey extension
Little Court Lodge Penshurst Road Speldhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0NY
Received 24 Jul 2025
Decided25/01762/FULL
Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 24/01142/FULL - Changes to landscaping; alignment of the front wall; removal of gates; reduction of hardstanding; garden paths and terraces adjusted; amended position of summer house
The Tronnings Camden Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4TN
Received 24 Jul 2025
Decided25/01763/FULL
(Self-build) Erection of dwelling with associated highway works, car port, landscaping & biodiversity enhancements
The Marlings Turnden Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 2QL
Received 24 Jul 2025
Decided25/01764/FULL
Conversion of oast house to a single dwelling (self build)
Wellgrove Oast Kings Toll Road Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4BE
Received 24 Jul 2025
Decided25/01765/FULL
Change of use & conversion of an existing building to create holiday accommodation. Change of use of existing former stable block to create home office space, kitchenette & WC. Erection of a single storey catering building.
Twyssenden Manor Priors Heath Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 2RG
Received 24 Jul 2025

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What these statistics cover

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