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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 dates4,416Searchable applications
324Recorded as pending
93%Approval rate · 3,217 approved or refused records
211Refused applications
3,006 approved · 211 refused · 126 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 2026We haven’t verified direct planning guidance links for this authority yet. Use its official website in Council sources.
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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Conservation areasNo boundary records available in this collection
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection
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More application records
- Decided26/01637/FULL
Single storey annexe extension and conversion of garage into living accommodation, with associated external alterations
Ash Oast School House Lane Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8BJ
Received 21 Jul 2026 - Decided26/01638/TWORK
Telecommunications Notification - installation of 8m pole
18 Milkhouse Cottages Sissinghurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 2JT
Received 21 Jul 2026 - Decided26/01639/LDCEX
Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) - self contained flat
Dominos Pizza 69A London Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0PA
Received 22 Jul 2026 - Decided26/01640/FULL
Demolition of rear first floor addition, first floor side extension and alterations to windows/doors
41 Vale Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0QJ
Received 22 Jul 2026 - Decided26/01641/LAWPRO
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Rear dormer window, rooflights to front and new window
Woodland View Wilsley Pound Sissinghurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 2HR
Received 22 Jul 2026 - Decided26/01642/FULL
Single story side/rear extension and roof lights
44 Wheatfield Way Cranbrook Kent TN17 3NB
Received 22 Jul 2026 - Decided26/01643/FULL
(Retrospective) replacement fence
Lockie Cottage Gun Back Lane Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8NL
Received 22 Jul 2026 - Decided26/01644/SUB
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 7 - (biodiversity enhancement); Condition 13 - (finished floor level details) of 25/01802/FULL
Apple Tree Cottage Starvenden Lane Sissinghurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 2AN
Received 22 Jul 2026 - Decided26/01645/TCA
Trees in a Conservation Area: Hawthorn & Common Box - reduce crown by 1m
Balmoral House 51 - 53 London Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1DT
Received 22 Jul 2026 - Decided26/01646/FULL
Replacement of conservatory & single storey rear extensions with two/single storey rear extension; replacement porch
53 Bayham Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5HU
Received 23 Jul 2026 - Decided26/01647/LBC
Listed Building Consent - (works commenced) installation of fire doors instead of fire curtains (variation of condition 2 of 25/02646/LBC)
17 High Street Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1UT
Received 23 Jul 2026 - Decided26/01648/FULL
Replacement front & rear dormer windows and removal of chimney; alterations to fenestration & addition of rooflights; replacement porch
5 Broadwater Court Broadwater Down Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5PB
Received 23 Jul 2026 - Decided26/01655/FULL
Part retrospective: Demolition & replacement of outbuildings, addition of greenhouse and porch, single-storey side extension
Little Friezley Friezley Lane Cranbrook Kent TN17 2LL
Received 23 Jul 2026 - Decided26/01658/TPO
TREES: Oak - Fell
21 Warwick Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5TA
Received 23 Jul 2026 - Decided26/01659/LDCEX
Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) - dwellinghouse
The Old Vine Queen Street Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6NU
Received 23 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01661/FULL
Demolition of auto garage buildings; erection of one 3 bed dwelling & six 2 bed dwellings, with associated access, parking & landscaping
Brenchley Garage Brenchley Road Brenchley Tonbridge Kent TN12 7NZ
Received 23 Jul 2026 - Decided26/01662/FULL
Single storey rear extension and air extraction unit
1 Clayhill Cottages Clayhill Road Lamberhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 8AY
Received 24 Jul 2026 - Decided26/01663/LBC
Listed Building Consent - Single storey rear extension, removal of internal and external walls, new internal walls to create a WC and utility room. Alterations to fenestration, installation of fan cooling unit, and relocation of soil pipes
1 Clayhill Cottages Clayhill Road Lamberhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 8AY
Received 24 Jul 2026 - Decided26/01665/FULL
Removal of conservatory; single storey rear & two storey side extension; conversion of garage to bedroom; additional vehicle hardstanding
8 Greenleas Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4NS
Received 24 Jul 2026 - Decided26/01667/LBC
Listed Building Consent - Re-render building and works to roof
Temple House 54 - 55 Mount Ephraim Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8BB
Received 24 Jul 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01668/FULL
Outbuilding
Forge Cottage Bayham Abbey Lamberhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 8BG
Received 24 Jul 2026 - Decided26/01670/SUB
Partial Submission of Details in relation to Condition 24 (Part 4) - (Closure Report) of 20/02788/FULL
Land To East Of Highgate Hill And South Of Copthall Avenue Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4LS
Received 24 Jul 2026 - Decided26/01671/FULL
Variation of Condition 2 of 25/01685/FULL - Omission of single storey rear extension; enlarged dormer window; alterations to fenestration and rendering
102 Camden Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5BB
Received 24 Jul 2026 - Decided26/01672/TCA
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: Sycamore x2 (T1/T2) - Reduce crowns by approx 6m, reduce lateral spread by 3-4m
35 High Street Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4PH
Received 24 Jul 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.
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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