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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
4,062Searchable applications
320Recorded as pending
93%Approval rate · 2,940 approved or refused records
194Refused applications

2,746 approved · 194 refused · 110 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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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.

Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

More application records

  1. Decided25/02489/TCA

    Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: COPPER BEECH (T1) - Reduce the overall canopy by 2-3 metres.

    36 Princes Street Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4SL

    Received 15 Oct 2025
  2. Decided25/02491/FULL

    Variation of Condition 4 of Planning Permission 24/02313/FULL - amend hours of operation from 10am - 7pm to 11am - 8pm

    The Pantiles Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent

    Received 15 Oct 2025
  3. Decided25/02492/TCA

    Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: MATURE BEECH (T1) - Prune off all mid to lower branches growing over boundary by up to 5m or back to main stem

    5 Park Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0NU

    Received 15 Oct 2025
  4. Decided25/02493/TCA

    Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: 4no. SILVER BIRCH (G1) - Reduce the height and the lateral branches on the western side by 3-4m.

    26 Pennington Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0SL

    Received 15 Oct 2025
  5. Decided25/02494/TCA

    Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: YEW - (T1) - Reduce the overall canopy by 1.5-2m

    25 Holden Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0QG

    Received 15 Oct 2025
  6. Decided25/02495/TCA

    Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: SYCAMORE - (T1) - Reduce lateral branches on the southern side by 2-3m; 1no. SYCAMORE, 1no. DOUGLAS FIR - (G1) - Raise the canopies to 7m above ground level

    48 Frant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5LJ

    Received 15 Oct 2025
  7. Decided25/02496/FULL

    Two-storey side extension & alterations to external fenestration

    13 Furnace Avenue Lamberhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 8LB

    Received 15 Oct 2025
  8. Decided25/02497/FULL

    Variation of Condition 5 of Planning Permission 99/01630/FUL - (to allow retail use) ; Replacement of shopfront doors, windows & glazing

    Units 3 And 4 Stag Trade Park Longfield Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3BF

    Received 15 Oct 2025
  9. Decided25/02498/ADV

    Advertisement - 3no. illuminated fascia signs

    Units 3 And 4 Stag Trade Park Longfield Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3BF

    Received 15 Oct 2025
  10. Decided25/02499/LBC

    Listed Building Consent - Window replacement to north-west elevation

    Catherine Wheel Barn Sand Lane Frittenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 2BA

    Received 15 Oct 2025
  11. Decided25/02501/SUB

    Submission of Details in relation to Condition 9 - (AMS, TPP) of 24/02650/FULL

    21 Newlands Langton Green Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0DB

    Received 15 Oct 2025
  12. Decided25/02502/FULL

    Demolition of garage & single storey side extension

    38 Eastwell Close Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6UH

    Received 15 Oct 2025
  13. Decided25/02503/LBC

    Listed Building Consent - Repaint existing shop front

    The Pantiles Bride 34 The Pantiles Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5TN

    Received 15 Oct 2025
  14. Decided25/02504/SUB

    Submission of Details in relation to Condition 4 - (Ecology & Bat Scoping Assessment) of 23/02747/FULL

    White Horse Inn High Street Cranbrook Kent TN17 3EX

    Received 15 Oct 2025
  15. Decided25/02505/TCA

    Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: ASH -Pollard to a height of approximately 8m

    1 Mons Cottage The Slade Lamberhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 8HE

    Received 16 Oct 2025
  16. Decided25/02506/TCA

    Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: 3 no. BIRCH (G1) - Crown reduce height by approximately 3m, sides to balance

    35 Holden Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0QG

    Received 16 Oct 2025
  17. Decided25/02507/FULL

    Demolition of conservatory; two-storey front extension; single-storey rear extension; single-storey side extension; single-storey porch; alterations to external fenestration & installation of rooflight.

    14 Dimmock Close Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6HS

    Received 16 Oct 2025
  18. Decided25/02508/TCA

    Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: CYPRESS (T1) - Reduce height by 3-4m.

    55 Mount Sion Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1TN

    Received 16 Oct 2025
  19. Decided25/02509/TPO

    Trees: Oak (T1 & T2) - reduce lateral branches by 3-4m back to the previous pruning points; Yew (T3) - reduce lateral branches growing into the garden at 35 The Boundary by 2m.

    35 The Boundary Langton Green Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0YA

    Received 16 Oct 2025
  20. Decided25/02510/TPO

    TREES: TULIP TREE (T1) - Reduce canopy by 2-3m

    Holden House Holden Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0LR

    Received 16 Oct 2025
  21. Decided25/02515/ADV

    Advertisement - Illuminated projecting sign and fascia sign

    53B Calverley Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2TU

    Received 16 Oct 2025
  22. Decided25/02516/FULL

    Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 24/03205/FULL - increase of ground floor footprint at rear, alterations to fenestration along the east and north elevations and the introduction of a single storey detached workshop.

    The Cottage Crayden North Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1JB

    Received 16 Oct 2025
  23. Decided25/02517/LBC

    Listed Building Consent - (Works started) Internal alterations including relocation of kitchen; creation of a double-door opening at ground floor level; infilling of existing door openings (one at ground floor level and one at second floor level); new plasterboard, over boarding & floorboards; alterations to and replacement of fireplaces; new service runs in kitchen & bathrooms; reinstatement of original balustrade at second floor level. External alterations including replacement windows to the front and rear; minor new connections to soil stack & reinstatement of ashlar lines.

    22 York Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1JY

    Received 16 Oct 2025
  24. Decided25/02518/FULL

    Proposed utility shed for dwelling permitted under 25/01045/FULL

    OS Plot 3710 Lewes Heath Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent

    Received 16 Oct 2025

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