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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

4,244Searchable applications

322Recorded as pending

93%Approval rate · 3,078 approved or refused records

203Refused applications

2,875 approved · 203 refused · 119 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Decided26/00430/FULL
Erection of annexe
Hazel House 17B Dornden Drive Langton Green Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0AA
Received 26 Feb 2026
Decided26/00433/FULL
Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 22/02247/FULL - removal of chimneys 3 & 5; reduce height of chimney 2
Rosset Holt Residential Home Pembury Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3RB
Received 26 Feb 2026
Decided26/00434/TPO
Trees: Oak (T1) - Reduce canopy by 1.5-2m to secondary growth points; remove weak regrowth shoots up to 2.5-3m long; remove deadwood greater than 25mm diameter in canopy
Arundel House 11B Holmewood Ridge Langton Green Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0BN
Received 26 Feb 2026
Decided26/00436/FULL
Removal of existing shed; single-storey rear extension with flat roof; first floor rear extension with pitched roof.
100 Sandhurst Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3JX
Received 26 Feb 2026
Decided26/00437/TPO
TREES: Copper Beech (T1) - PART A: Reduce canopy by 2-3m all round; PART B: Crown thin by 15-20%
85 Culverden Down Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9SL
Received 26 Feb 2026
Decided26/00438/FULL
Two-storey rear extension; single-storey side extension; alterations to the external fenestration
Oast View Stonewall Park Road Langton Green Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0HD
Received 26 Feb 2026
Decided26/00439/LBC
Listed Building Consent - Internal reconfiguration of the first floor bathroom and en-suite
Hurstdene The Street Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4DE
Received 26 Feb 2026
Decided26/00440/LBC
Listed Building Consent - Internal alterations to annexe ground floor
Hurstdene The Street Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4DE
Received 26 Feb 2026
Decided26/00441/TPO
TREES : 9no. Oak (G3 & G4) - PART A: Reduce east side branches to no closer than 2m from the garden fence, on the garden side ; Cut back to suitable side branches to maintain a natural appearance without leaving stubs ; Do not cut back to or beyond the boundary, as this would be excessive and detrimental to the health and structural integrity of the trees, as well as contrary to British Standards BS 3998:2010 Tree work - Recommendations. PART B: Reduce the side branches of the overhanging trees; take branches back to the pathway
Land Rear Of 17 - 22 Tudor Court Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent
Received 26 Feb 2026
Decided26/00442/LBC
Listed Building Consent - Roof & chimney repairs; new rainwater disposal system; removal of masonry paint and application of limewash; repairs to window cills, drips and junctions; replacement mortar within subterranean tunnel.
Fowlers Park Rye Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent
Received 27 Feb 2026
Decided26/00443/FULL
Removal of existing rear extension & erection of single storey rear extension; Removal of chimney
2 Manor Close Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8YB
Received 27 Feb 2026
Decided26/00444/FULL
Change of use of a small internal room (former hairdresser) to ancillary residential accommodation within the existing dwellinghouse (Class C3)
Manchester House The Heath Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8HT
Received 27 Feb 2026
Decided26/00445/FULL
Construction of porch
25 Maidstone Road Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6DE
Received 27 Feb 2026
Decided26/00446/BNG
Submission of details in relation to Statutory Biodiversity Net Gain Condition of 24/01471/FULL
8 Talbot Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3RZ
Received 27 Feb 2026
Decided26/00448/FULL
Conversion of the existing garage/ outbuilding, along with roof alterations, to create a first floor for residential annexe
1 Folly Hill Cottages Folly Hill Cranbrook Kent TN17 2LT
Received 27 Feb 2026
Decided26/00449/TCA
Trees in a Conservation Area notification: Indian Bean (T1) - reduce and reshape by 1/3; remove lowest large limb over neighbouring shed
Bean Tree Cottage 29 Birling Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5LX
Received 27 Feb 2026
Decided26/00450/FULL
(Retrospective) Change of use of building from class E to class B2; use of external area for storage; installation of acoustic fencing; removal of a container
The Granary Pullens Farm Lamberhurst Road Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8ED
Received 2 Mar 2026
Decided26/00451/FULL
Variation of Conditions 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10 & 11 of Planning Permission 25/00196/FULL - Discharge of Conditions 3, 4, 5, 7, 10 & 11 alterations to fenestration & installation of 3 roof lights to house; alterations to the roof, fenestration of outbuilding & relocation of the solar panels
School Farm House Cranbrook Road Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4EU
Received 2 Mar 2026
Decided26/00452/FULL
Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 24/02868/FULL - Changes to lower ground floor roof lights and fenestration; Ground floor window changes and size increase of bi-fold doors; Additional windows added to first floor and adjustments to roof lights; Change to footprint position. Discharge of condition 8 of 24/02868/FULL - details submitted in respect of archaeology
Culpeppers Coldharbour Road Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4HF
Received 2 Mar 2026
Decided26/00453/LBC
Listed Building Consent - Installation of 5 No. monobloc heat pump units
1-5 All Saints Church Rye Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4HD
Received 2 Mar 2026
Decided26/00454/TCA
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: Lime (T1) - Remove basal growth & ivy; Lime (T2) - Remove basal growth, reduce limbs; Lime (T4) - Reduce basal growth; Lime (T5) - Remove basal growth; Sycamore (T7) -Remove; Lime (T8) - Remove basal growth; Sweet Chestnut (T10) - Re-coppice; Sweet Chestnut (T11) Remove stem epicormic's to crown break; Ash (T15) - Fell; Sycamore (T16) - Remove
Saint Anselms Catholic Church Lower Green Road Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4DZ
Received 2 Mar 2026
Decided26/00457/FULL
Addition of dormer windows and rooflights; removal of chimney and rooflight; raised terrace extension; installation of porch; construction of detached garage; extension of driveway
226 Forest Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5HS
Received 2 Mar 2026
Decided26/00458/TCA
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: Yew (T1 & T2) - Reshaping & reduction of 50%; Yew (T3) - Fell tree
Roseville 27 Holden Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0QG
Received 2 Mar 2026
Decided26/00464/FULL
(Retrospective) Change of use of workshop to Class E; relocation of 5no. containers for separate storage purposes; creation of parking area
Workshop Middle Barn Pullens Farm Lamberhurst Road Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8ED
Received 2 Mar 2026

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