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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
4,039Searchable applications
320Recorded as pending
93%Approval rate · 2,922 approved or refused records
192Refused applications

2,730 approved · 192 refused · 109 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

  1. Decided25/02234/SUB

    Submission of Details in relation to Condition 1 - (Noise levels) of 25/00937/PNEC

    M G I House 3 Monson Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1LH

    Received 18 Sept 2025
  2. Decided25/02235/TPO

    Trees: Sycamore (T1 within A1) - remove overhanging branches up to a height of 7-8m; Sweet Chestnut (T2 within A1) - remove overhanging branches up to a height of 6-7m; Oak (T3 within A1) - remove all the overhanging branches; Oak (T4 within A1) - remove the lowest 5 overhanging branches & prune back the higher overhanging branches by approx 3m.

    49 The Gill Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4DJ

    Received 18 Sept 2025
  3. Decided25/02237/FULL

    Proposed demolition of annexe building, & construction of new vehicular access & driveway including associated landscaping.

    Pine Trees Rye Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 5DW

    Received 19 Sept 2025
  4. Decided25/02238/FULL

    Proposed demolition of detached annexe building & extension to form double garage linked to dwelling

    Pine Trees Rye Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 5DW

    Received 19 Sept 2025
  5. Decided25/02239/FULL

    Window replacement; front door replacement & removal of lead glazing details; addition of rooflight; demolition of existing garage & erection of an outbuilding; demolition & replacement of gate; alterations to the landscaping & access.

    Grange Farm House Chequers Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1JG

    Received 19 Sept 2025
  6. Decided25/02240/LBC

    Listed Building Consent - Window replacement; front door replacement & removal of lead glazing details; addition of rooflight; removal of existing garage and gate.

    Grange Farm House Chequers Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1JG

    Received 19 Sept 2025
  7. Decided25/02241/FULL

    Demolition of existing garage and flat; construction of two semi-detached dwellings.

    Porters Lodge Ferndale Close Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3PL

    Received 19 Sept 2025
  8. Decided25/02242/FULL

    Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 24/02629/FULL - Replacement of rooflights with single dormer window

    Pearsons Corner Willow Lane Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6NL

    Received 19 Sept 2025
  9. Decided25/02243/TCA

    Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: LAWSONS CYPRUS x4 (G1) - pruning & reduction in height; WILD CHERRY x3 & HOLLY x1 (G2) - pruning & removal of dead branches; PORTUGAL LAUREL (T3) - pruning; MIXED COMMON YEW & BORDER FORSYTHIA (G4) - pruning

    Rose Cottage Clayhill Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1BD

    Received 19 Sept 2025
  10. Decided25/02245/FULL

    Construction of padel court

    Mulberry House The Midway Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8NJ

    Received 19 Sept 2025
  11. Decided25/02246/LDCEX

    Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) - Excavation and infilling of two concrete pads as implementation of planning permission 24/00066/FULL

    Badsell Orchard Badsell Road Five Oak Green Tonbridge Kent

    Received 19 Sept 2025
  12. Decided25/02247/LDCEX

    Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) - Drainage works and the installation of a sewage treatment plant as implementation of planning permission 24/01579/FULL

    Badsell Orchard Badsell Road Five Oak Green Tonbridge Kent

    Received 19 Sept 2025
  13. Decided25/02248/LBC

    Listed Building Consent - alterations to rear fenestration; enlarge opening between dining room and kitchen

    18 Calverley Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2SL

    Received 22 Sept 2025
  14. Decided25/02249/FULL

    Two storey side & rear extension; roof extension; alterations to external fenestration

    12 Church Meadow Maidstone Road Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8DQ

    Received 22 Sept 2025
  15. Decided25/02251/NMAMD

    Non-Material Amendment in relation to 25/01403/FULL - Amendments to external fenestration; replacement of 3 no. rooflights with 1 no. rooflight; replacement of pitched roof with flat; re-sizing of extension

    40 Nursery Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9BZ

    Received 22 Sept 2025
  16. Decided25/02252/SUB

    Submission of Details in relation to Condition 5 - (Preliminary Risk Assessment, Site Investigation, RMS); Condition 8 - (TPP & AMS); Condition 9 - (Biodiversity) of 20/02338/OUT

    Land Rear Of 1 - 4 Barnetts Way Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent

    Received 22 Sept 2025
  17. Decided25/02253/LBC

    Listed Building Consent - Replacement of modern casement window frames ; Replacement of external door

    Cherry Tree Cottage Bodiam Road Sandhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 5LR

    Received 22 Sept 2025
  18. Decided25/02254/LBC

    Listed Building Consent - Installation of a log burner & addition of a chimney cowl

    2 Meadow View Jarvis Lane Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1LW

    Received 22 Sept 2025
  19. Decided25/02255/FULL

    Garage demolition; double-storey side extension; single-storey side & rear extension; alterations to external fenestration & front driveway wall; addition of portico, a/c units, photovoltaic panels & storage battery

    Woodlands House Camden Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5AA

    Received 22 Sept 2025
  20. Decided25/02256/OUT

    Outline (all matters reserved) - Proposed self build dwelling

    White Lodge Horns Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4QU

    Received 22 Sept 2025
  21. Decided25/02257/SUB

    Submission of details in relation to Condition 2 - details of external cladding of 25/01651/FULL

    Great Bayhall Barn Chalket Lane Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent

    Received 22 Sept 2025
  22. Decided25/02258/AGRIC

    Prior Notification of agricultural development - Construction of hay store

    Spratsbourne Farm Goudhurst Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 2PY

    Received 22 Sept 2025
  23. Awaiting decision25/02259/OUT

    Outline (All matters reserved except access) - Erection of up to 90 dwellings with associated access routes, parking, open space and amenity areas.

    Gas Holder Site Sandhurst Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent

    Received 22 Sept 2025
  24. Decided25/02260/FULL

    Installation of solar car port canopies to roof levels

    Car Park Royal Victoria Place Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2SS

    Received 23 Sept 2025

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