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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

4,151Searchable applications

320Recorded as pending

93%Approval rate · 3,011 approved or refused records

199Refused applications

2,812 approved · 199 refused · 112 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Decided25/02907/FULL
Removal of existing UPVC window, and replacement with composite external door
Pilgrim Homes Milward House 6 Madeira Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5SZ
Received 4 Dec 2025
Decided25/02910/FULL
Two storey rear extension.
8 Oakfield Road Matfield Tonbridge Kent TN12 7LB
Received 4 Dec 2025
Decided25/02913/FULL
Construction of 5 no. padel courts with associated canopies, clubhouse building, storage container, pergola, outdoor seating area, landscaping & associated works
Knights Park Knights Way Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3UW
Received 4 Dec 2025
Decided25/02914/TPO
Trees: Red Oak (T1) - Reduce canopy by 2-2.5m to secondary growth points, thin crown by 5-10% & remove epicormic growth; Beech (T2) - Remove deadwood.
Flat 4 Oakfield Court Camden Hill Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4TG
Received 5 Dec 2025
Decided25/02915/FULL
Proposed single storey rear extension with raised patio area
4 Cunningham Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9EL
Received 5 Dec 2025
Decided25/02917/TCA
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: Yew (T1) - Height reduction by 3m & cut back away from staircase to previous cut points.
Beech Lee 34 Park Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0NX
Received 5 Dec 2025
Decided25/02918/FULL
Single-storey front extension; infill corner to rear extension, alterations to the roof & installation of rooflight; alterations to external fenestration; installation of A/C unit
27 Langton Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8XA
Received 5 Dec 2025
Decided25/02919/NMAMD
Non-material amendment to 24/00990/FULL - changes in external materials
Great Oaks Maidstone Road Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4AL
Received 5 Dec 2025
Decided25/02920/LBC
Internal alterations to provide a WC and bathroom with associated alterations & repairs.
Flat 2 Cecil Court 30 Mount Sion Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1TW
Received 5 Dec 2025
Decided25/02921/SUB
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 3 (materials) of 25/01224/FULL.
Pokehill Farm South Farm Lane Langton Green Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 9JN
Received 2 Dec 2025
Decided25/02922/TDD
Dead, Dying or Dangerous Tree Notification: Oak - Remove
Challenden Sponden Lane Sandhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 5NR
Received 8 Dec 2025
Decided25/02924/SUB
Submission of Details in Relation to Condition 12 - (Acoustic Design Statement) of 23/02747/FULL
White Horse Inn Carriers Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 3EX
Received 8 Dec 2025
Decided25/02925/LAWPRO
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Refurbishment of windows; replacement of single glazing with new double glazing within existing sash window frames
White Horse Inn Carriers Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 3EX
Received 8 Dec 2025
Decided25/02926/TWORK
Telecommunication Notification - Installation of external cabling and laying of duct
Tunbridge Wells Railway Station Vale Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1BT
Received 8 Dec 2025
Decided25/02927/FULL
Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 25/01383/FULL - enlarge first floor rear extension and additional dormer window
Pound Hill Oast Biddenden Road Frittenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 2EL
Received 8 Dec 2025
Decided25/02928/ADV
Advertisement - 1 no. directional sign.
The Fountains Retail Park Dowding Way Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3FB
Received 8 Dec 2025
Decided25/02929/TCA
Trees in a conservation area notification : Lime (T1) - fell and remove stump.
St Laurence Church The Moor Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4RS
Received 8 Dec 2025
Decided25/02930/FULL
Two storey side and rear extension; single storey rear extension; solar panels; driveway and dropped kerb; replacement windows, front porch alterations and installation of air conditioning and ASHP units
11 Culverden Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9QT
Received 8 Dec 2025
Decided25/02931/SUB
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 4 (Cladding & Signage) of 22/00658/FULL
Crescent Court 11 - 12 Crescent Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2LU
Received 8 Dec 2025
Decided25/02932/FULL
Demolish existing garage & erection of two storey side extension.
Claremont Bakers Cross Cranbrook Kent TN17 3JW
Received 9 Dec 2025
Decided25/02933/TPO
TREES: Leylandii (H1), Red Prunus (T1), Conifers (H2) - Reduce in height by 50% and spread and remove broken branches
Conifers Stonewall Park Road Langton Green Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0HN
Received 9 Dec 2025
Decided25/02934/TCA
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: Western Red Cedar (T1) - 2m reductions
Invergordon 5C Frant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5SB
Received 9 Dec 2025
Decided25/02935/FULL
(Self-build) Erection of single storey dwelling with associated development and biodiversity enhancement
Land North Of Robindale The Common Sissinghurst Cranbrook TN17 2AD
Received 9 Dec 2025
Decided25/02936/FULL
Variation of Conditions 2, 3 & 4 of Planning Permission 23/02094/FULL - (Amendments to ground levels & landscaping)
Land Between 7 And 9 Blackthorn Avenue Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9YA
Received 9 Dec 2025

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