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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

4,026Searchable applications

320Recorded as pending

93%Approval rate · 2,910 approved or refused records

191Refused applications

2,719 approved · 191 refused · 109 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Unknown25/02015/COUNTY
Request for a Screening Opinion as to whether the proposed upgrade to Pembury Wastewater Treatment Works requires an Environmental Impact Assessment
Pembury Wastewater Treatment Works Maidstone Road Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4AQ
Received 20 Aug 2025
Decided25/02016/TPO
TREES: 2 no. LIME (G1) - Crown lift up to 5m above ground level
Vicarage Coach House The Green Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4DL
Received 22 Aug 2025
Decided25/02017/FULL
Variation of Pre-Commencement Conditions 4, 5, 9, 24 (to exclude below ground works at the approved storage building) & 29 (to allow the partial discharging of the condition in relation to individual phases) of Planning Permission 22/01866/FULL to allow for a simplified implementation route
St Marks Recreation Ground Frant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5LS
Received 22 Aug 2025
Decided25/02020/FULL
Single-storey side extension; erection of a front porch extension; garage conversion
19 Newlands Langton Green Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0DB
Received 22 Aug 2025
Decided25/02023/FULL
Lower ground front & side extension; two storey side extension; replacement of garage; installation of two dormers to rear elevation
Park Gate Cottage School Hill Lamberhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 8DG
Received 22 Aug 2025
Decided25/02024/LBC
Listed Building Consent - Restoration; lower ground front & side extension; two storey side extension; internal alterations and installation of two dormers to rear elevation
Park Gate Cottage School Hill Lamberhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 8DG
Received 22 Aug 2025
Decided25/02026/FULL
Single-storey rear extension with flat roof; installation of rooflight
35 Cunningham Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9EW
Received 26 Aug 2025
Decided25/02027/LAWPRO
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Demolition and replacement of garden outbuilding
Three Oaks Curtisden Green Lane Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1LE
Received 26 Aug 2025
Decided25/02028/FULL
Removal of conservatory; single-storey rear extension; two-storey side extension; hip to gable loft conversion; roof alterations & installation of 3 no. rooflights
67 Farmcombe Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5DQ
Received 26 Aug 2025
Decided25/02029/FULL
Double-storey side extension with pitched roof; single-storey rear extension with flat roof
69 Forest Road Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6JU
Received 26 Aug 2025
Decided25/02030/TCA
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: CHERRY (T1) - Prune 2 no. branches
Hollin House Court Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8ED
Received 26 Aug 2025
Decided25/02031/FULL
Porch extension; first & second floor rear extension; alterations to external fenestration & installation of 2 no. rooflights
2 Wharf Cottages Goudhurst Road Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8AP
Received 26 Aug 2025
Decided25/02032/AGRIC
Prior Notification of agricultural or forestry development - Replacement barn
Part Of Reed Wood Mill Street Iden Green Cranbrook Kent
Received 26 Aug 2025
Decided25/02033/TCA
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: TULIP (T1) - Reduction by approx. 3.5m in height & 2m in width; BLACK CHERRY (T2) - Reduction by approx 1.5m overall; APPLE (T3) - Reduction by approx 1.5m-2m overall
44 Pennington Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0SL
Received 26 Aug 2025
Decided25/02034/FULL
Removal of climbing frame/play house; construction of decking, home office, hot tub and timber pergola (works carried out); construction of bike store, shed and mini-sauna; replacement boundary hedging
3 Berkeley Place Berkeley Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1YN
Received 26 Aug 2025
Decided25/02035/SUB
Part submission of details in relation to Condition 3 - (Typical details of features) of Phase 1 of 24/00684/REM (excluding office element)
Land East Of Kingstanding Way Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent
Received 26 Aug 2025
Decided25/02036/SUB
Part submission of Details in relation to Condition 26 - (external materials for Units 01-09, excluding the office element) of 23/03103/FULL
Land East Of Kingstanding Way Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent
Received 26 Aug 2025
Decided25/02037/FULL
Single-storey side extension; alterations to external fenestration & installation of 4 no. rooflights; chimney removal
52 Prospect Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0EH
Received 26 Aug 2025
Decided25/02038/TCA
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: LEYLANDII (T1) - Remove tree
3 The Walks The Green Groombridge Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 9QH
Received 26 Aug 2025
Decided25/02039/FULL
Single-storey side & rear extensions; two-storey front extension; external insulation, render & cladding; extension to raised deck and replacement garage roof with 8 solar panels and associated works
30 Whybourne Crest Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5BS
Received 26 Aug 2025
Decided25/02040/TCA
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: HOLLY (T1) & BAY TREE (T2) - Dismantle/fell
Cleveland Cottage The Street Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4DB
Received 26 Aug 2025
Decided25/02041/FULL
Outbuilding replacement
3 Morebreddis Cottages Chequers Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1DG
Received 26 Aug 2025
Decided25/02043/FULL
Partial single-storey & double-storey side extension with pitched roof; chimney stack removal
8 Hornbeam Close Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6LL
Received 27 Aug 2025
Decided25/02044/FULL
Erection of a garden studio
22 Kentish Gardens Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5XU
Received 27 Aug 2025

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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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