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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

4,391Searchable applications

324Recorded as pending

93%Approval rate · 3,199 approved or refused records

209Refused applications

2,990 approved · 209 refused · 126 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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More application records

Decided26/01493/FULL
Erection of 2 dwellings with associated access, parking, landscaping & works
Land Adjacent To Liptraps Lane Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent
Received 3 Jul 2026
Decided26/01494/FULL
Variation of Condition 2 Planning Permission 26/00994/FULL - Increase patio, alterations to bathroom window, alterations to extension footprint and removal of glazing bars from rear and side windows
40 Asher Reeds Langton Green Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0AR
Received 3 Jul 2026
Unknown26/01495/PNQCLA
Prior notification for the change of use of 3 agricultural buildings & land within their curtilage from agricultural to 5 dwellings under C3 residential use, with reasonably necessary building operations
Capel Grange Farm Badsell Road Five Oak Green Tonbridge Kent TN12 6QX
Received 3 Jul 2026
Decided26/01496/LAWPRO
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Single storey rear/side extension
43 Herons Way Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4DW
Received 3 Jul 2026
Decided26/01497/TCA
Trees in a Conservation area notification: Cherry (T1) & Silver Birch (T2) - reduce & reshape by approx. 1/3
Bournes High Street Brenchley Tonbridge Kent TN12 7NQ
Received 3 Jul 2026
Decided26/01498/TCA
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: Walnut & Goat Willow (T1 & T2) - fell to ground level
The Mead School 16 Frant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5SN
Received 3 Jul 2026
Decided26/01499/FULL
Single-storey rear extension; alterations to fenestration, external materials & hard landscaping; re-cladding of extension and alterations to roof
White Chimneys Nineveh Lane Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4LG
Received 3 Jul 2026
Decided26/01500/LBC
Listed Building Consent - Single-storey rear extension; alterations to fenestration and external materials; replacement of rooflight & rainwater goods; internal alterations at ground & first floor; reinstatement of historic structure in dining room ceiling; addition of wood burner; replacement of barn hip with a gable end
White Chimneys Nineveh Lane Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4LG
Received 3 Jul 2026
Decided26/01501/FULL
Single storey rear extension
The Lawns 5 Camden Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4TW
Received 3 Jul 2026
Awaiting decision26/01502/LBC
Listed Building Consent - Single storey rear extension
The Lawns 5 Camden Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4TW
Received 3 Jul 2026
Awaiting decision26/01503/LBC
Listed Building Consent - Replacement windows
Victoria Lodge Calverley Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2SH
Received 3 Jul 2026
Decided26/01505/LDCEX
Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) - Works to create driveway pursuant to planning permission 18/03778/FULL as implementation of that permission
Hawkbrand House Longbrooks Farm Knowle Road Brenchley Tonbridge Kent TN12 7DJ
Received 3 Jul 2026
Decided26/01506/ADJ
Adjoining Authority Consultation: Erection of workshop
Vosa Testing Station Royal Oak Garage London Road Flimwell Wadhurst Kent TN5 7PJ
Received 3 Jul 2026
Unknown26/01507/PNEC
Prior Notification for change of use from offices (Class E) to 4 No. dwellings (Class C3)
The Lodge On The Common London Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5BF
Received 3 Jul 2026
Awaiting decision26/01508/FULL
(Self Build) New dwelling
Sandling Sandhurst Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3JS
Received 6 Jul 2026
Decided26/01509/SUB
Submission of details in relation to condition 4 (External lighting) of 25/02349/FULL
Court Lodge Groombridge Road Groombridge Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 9PS
Received 6 Jul 2026
Decided26/01510/FULL
Change of use from MOT testing centre to Class E(d); installation of signage & A/C condenser
Unit 3 Colebrook Industrial Estate Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3DG
Received 6 Jul 2026
Unknown26/01511/PNEC
Prior Notification for the change of use from Commercial, Business & Service (Use Class E) to 1No. dwelling(s) (Use Class C3)
St James Medical Centre 11 Carlton Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2HW
Received 6 Jul 2026
Decided26/01512/FULL
Demolition of conservatory & pergola; single-storey side & rear extension; addition of porch; alterations to fenestration
St Andrews Horns Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4QT
Received 6 Jul 2026
Decided26/01513/AGRIC
Prior notification of forestry development - erection of a single-storey shed
Cattsford Farm Dingleden Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4JX
Received 6 Jul 2026
Decided26/01515/FULL
Single storey front extension
Sandling Sandhurst Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3JS
Received 6 Jul 2026
Decided26/01516/ADV
Advertisement - 8no. fascia signs
Sports Pavilion 131 London Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0NA
Received 6 Jul 2026
Decided26/01518/PNBC
Prior notification for a temporary recreational campsite
Lakeside Cottages Churn Lane Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8HL
Received 6 Jul 2026
Decided26/01521/TPO
Trees: Lime (T1) - fell to ground level; Lime (T2) - remove epicormic growth to 5m above ground level
Land Adjacent 41 Crundwell Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent
Received 7 Jul 2026

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Published 13 Aug 2026Updated 13 Sept 2026

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.

The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.

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