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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

4,232Searchable applications

322Recorded as pending

93%Approval rate · 3,069 approved or refused records

202Refused applications

2,867 approved · 202 refused · 118 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 22 Dec 2021 to 12 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Decided26/00153/TDD
Dead, Dying or Dangerous tree notification: Birch - fell
41 Batchelors Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4ED
Received 23 Jan 2026
Awaiting decision26/00154/NMAMD
Non-Material Amendment in relation to 24/00684/REM - Relocation of front entrance feature wall by approx. 5m North
Land North Of Longfield Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent
Received 23 Jan 2026
Decided26/00155/TCA
Trees in a Conservation area notification: Indian Bean (T1)- Reduce by 3m on sides and 2m above
First Floor Flat 1 Park Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0NU
Received 23 Jan 2026
Awaiting decision26/00156/SUB
Submission of details in relation to condition 29 (lighting) of 23/03103/FULL.
Land East Of Kingstanding Way Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent
Received 26 Jan 2026
Decided26/00157/NMAMD
Non-Material Amendment in relation to 25/00166/FULL - (Removal of rear overhanging roof eaves & gutter and replacement with a small parapet & internal box gutter)
46A Mount Sion Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5DA
Received 26 Jan 2026
Decided26/00158/FULL
Demolition of conservatory; construction of single storey rear extension; replacement windows; rooflight.
Bay Tree Cottage High Street Cranbrook Kent TN17 3DN
Received 26 Jan 2026
Decided26/00159/LBC
Listed Building Consent - demolition of conservatory; construction of single storey rear extension; replacement windows; rooflight.
Bay Tree Cottage High Street Cranbrook Kent TN17 3DN
Received 26 Jan 2026
Decided26/00160/TPO
Trees: Oak (T1) - Reduce height of the tree to no lower than 11 metres above ground level and trim back lateral branches to no closer than 7 metres from the trunk. Cut back any internal branches with die back to healthy side growth.
41 Warwick Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5EF
Received 26 Jan 2026
Awaiting decision26/00161/ADJ
Adjoining Authority Consultation: Development of 125 dwellings, with cycle and car parking areas, access point from Eridge Road, landscaping, public open space, surface water drainage features and associated works and infrastructure.
Spratsbrook Farm Eridge Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 9ET
Received 23 Jan 2026
Decided26/00162/FULL
Part demolition of garage & addition of store; garage conversion; single-storey link to house; first-floor extension; removal of chimney; alterations to fenestration & flat roof; PV panels & porch
Stocks Hill Brenchley Road Matfield Tonbridge Kent TN12 7PP
Received 26 Jan 2026
Decided26/00167/SUB
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 8 - (storage details & refuse screening); Condition 27 - (LEMP) of 24/03204/FULL
Tong Farm Marle Place Road Brenchley Tonbridge Kent TN12 7HS
Received 26 Jan 2026
Decided26/00168/ADV
Advertisement - (Retrospective) Hanging sign & display board
27 The Pantiles Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent
Received 26 Jan 2026
Decided26/00169/FULL
Single-storey rear extension; first-floor side extension; roof extension; installation of front porch; alterations to the external fenestration
3 Birch Road Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6JT
Received 27 Jan 2026
Decided26/00170/TDD
Dead, Dying or Dangerous tree notification: Unknown species - remove fallen tree.
Camster Camden Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4TW
Received 26 Jan 2026
Decided26/00171/FULL
Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 24/01111/FULL - Installation of solar panels; erection of a shed; alterations to the external fenestration
Crittenden House Crittenden Road Matfield Tonbridge Kent TN12 7EN
Received 27 Jan 2026
Decided26/00172/NMAMD
Non-Material Amendment in relation to 25/02637/FULL - Widening of 2 No. proposed rear windows; new window on side elevation; internal door added
112 Henwood Green Road Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4LN
Received 27 Jan 2026
Decided26/00173/SUB
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 4 - (Habitat Management & Monitoring Plan) of 25/01800/FULL
Hemsted Forest Equestrian Centre Chittenden Farm Golford Road Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4AJ
Received 27 Jan 2026
Decided26/00174/LAWPRO
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Proposed rear facing flat roof dormer; addition of three rooflights
52 Holmewood Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9HA
Received 27 Jan 2026
Decided26/00175/SUB
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 29 - (watching brief) of 25/02017/FULL
St Marks Recreation Ground Frant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5LS
Received 27 Jan 2026
Decided26/00178/SUB
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 5 - (Cycle Shelter) of 25/00480/FULL
Castacrete Ltd Lamberts Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3EJ
Received 28 Jan 2026
Decided26/00179/NMAMD
Non-Material Amendment in relation to 24/02702/FULL - change of roof covering to fibreglass with slate granules
25 Pennington Place Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0AQ
Received 27 Jan 2026
Decided26/00180/SUB
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 1 - (Acoustic Report); Condition 2 - (Details of risks associated with contamination) of 25/00233/PNR.
Forest Farm Nineveh Lane Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4LG
Received 28 Jan 2026
Decided26/00181/FULL
Variation/removal of Conditions 2, 4, 5, 9, 20 and 23 of Planning Permission 22/03704/FULL - Removal of reference to the visitor reception building in trigger points of conditions and temporary retention of existing car park. Submission of details for conditions 5 (partial discharge - landscaping) and 20 (disposal of excess spoil). Beech Fields Car Park: Removal of timber kiosk and addition of temporary visitor building; removal of 9no. grass overflow bays, coach bay, buggy path ; central pedestrian footpath; reduced circulation & hardstanding areas, and 1No. swale; change of parking bay surfacing from tarmac to reinforced grass aggregate; landscaping alterations to Ancient Woodland buffer; addition of covered cycle storage and alterations to levels. Parkland Inset: removal of failing trees & extension of orchard area; addition of seating & sawn trunks. Home Farm/Orchard: revised bin storage; relocation of tenant parking bays & gravel area refurbished & extended, existing bays removed, alterations to landscaping, paths and reduction of play area; reduction of Hub external seating
Scotney Castle Hastings Road Lamberhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 8JD
Received 22 Jan 2026
Decided26/00182/FULL
Conversion of garage to living accommodation including raised flat roof and front extension; external fenestration alterations; removal of chimney & conservatory
7 Cleeve Avenue Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4TY
Received 29 Jan 2026

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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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