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Tunbridge Wells planning applications
714 applications. 95% approved. 56 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 714 planning applications from Tunbridge Wells. 227 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 95% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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26/01712/FULL Awaiting decision
Fountain House High Street Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1AL
Appeal documents for enforcement appeal 6013027 (LPA refs. 24/00295/LISTBD & JS/T026470).
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26/01704/LBC Awaiting decision
15 - 19 High Street Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4PH
Listed Building Consent - Replacement of 9 windows, secondary glazing and repainting masonry
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26/01702/TCA Awaiting decision
35 Beulah Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2NS
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: Sycamore (T1) - Crown reduction by approx 1.5-1m to previous reduction points
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26/01693/FULL Awaiting decision
71 Warrington Road Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6HN
Roof extension, rear flat roof dormer with 3x skylights to front
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26/01692/LAWPRO Awaiting decision
18 Silverdale Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9JA
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Replacement of window with door and removal of stairs
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26/01694/FULL Awaiting decision
21 Malton Way Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4QE
Demolition of existing conservatory; erection of orangery
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26/01691/FULL Awaiting decision
99 Farmcombe Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5DJ
Demolition of rear stores, conservatory & garage; proposed two storey side extension, single storey front & rear extensions; roof extension including rear dormer & rooflights; front elevation solar panels
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26/01688/NMAMD Awaiting decision
239 Forest Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5HT
(Retrospective) Non-Material Amendment in relation to 17/02173/FULL - (amendments to the entrance door/sidelights & front window)
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26/01681/LBC Awaiting decision
Delmonden Farm Horns Hill Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4XD
Listed Building Consent - Repair and replacement of windows and doors
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26/01680/SUB Awaiting decision
Park Gate Cottage School Hill Lamberhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 8DG
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 3 - (landscaping) of 26/01023/FULL
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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26/01621/SUB Granted
Former Cinema Site Mount Pleasant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent
Submission of details - Condition 17 Part B (acoustic report) of 22/02304/FULL
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26/01595/SUB Granted
Crittenden House Crittenden Road Matfield Tonbridge Kent TN12 7EN
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 4 (Archaeological Watching Brief) of 25/02797/FULL
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26/01293/FULL Granted
46 North Farm Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3XD
Formation of parking area and access
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26/01330/FULL Granted
6 Woodland Way Bidborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0UX
First floor side extension
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26/01341/ADV Granted
Putlands Veterinary Surgery Maidstone Road Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6DZ
Advertisements - signs to side and front of building
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26/01638/TWORK Granted
18 Milkhouse Cottages Sissinghurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 2JT
Telecommunications Notification - installation of 8m pole
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25/01269/FULL Granted
Land To The Rear Of August Pitts Farm Churn Lane Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8HW
Change of use of the land for the stationing of 1 mobile home, 1 day room and 1 touring caravan for Gypsy / Traveller accommodation. Associated hard and soft landscaping (Part retrospective)
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26/01046/LBC Granted
61 Lower Green Road Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4EA
Listed Building Consent - (Commenced) Replacement roof with insulation
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26/01045/FULL Granted
61 Lower Green Road Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4EA
(Retrospective) Replacement roof
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26/01377/SUB Granted
3 - 5 Eldon Way Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6BE
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 7 - (landscaping) of 25/03049/FULL
The full record
Decisions between 2007 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 382 decisions from Tunbridge Wells between 2007 and 2026, part of 714 applications on record. Over that period 94% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 323 granted against 22 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 511 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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07/01341/EIASCR Decided
Paygate Cottage Horsmonden Road Brenchley Tonbridge Kent TN12 7AB
EIA Screening Opinion: Architectural improvements to the rear elevation and a single storey extension (TW/07/01339 refers)
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07/01328/EIASCR Decided
Maynards Gedges Hill Matfield Tonbridge Kent TN12 7DU
EIA Screening Opinion: Installation of traditional style aluminium greenhouse to rear (TW/07/01326 refers)
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07/01342/EIASCR Decided
Cherry Trees The Green Matfield Tonbridge Kent TN12 7LA
(Land to rear of) - Construction of 4No. dwellings comprising; 1No. detached house; 1No. semi-detached house and 2No. flats, associated garages and parking, accessway and associated works.
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07/01311/SUB Granted
Spring Farm Goudhurst Road Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8AY
Condition 5 of TW/07/00232/LBC - Details of mortar mix
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07/01337/EIASCR Decided
Grange Farmhouse Chequers Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1JG
EIA Screening Opinion: Single storey side extensions, porch, detached garage and fencing (TW/07/01335 refers)
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07/01503/EIASCR Decided
Rowley Plain Cuckoo Lane Brenchley Tonbridge Kent TN12 7HX
EIA Screening Opinion - Alterations and extension (TW/07/01502 refers)
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07/01312/SUB Granted
Bridgeway House Upper Cumberland Walk Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5EH
Condition 4- Part A - C only of TW/07/00562/FUL - Contaminated land
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07/01500/EIASCR Decided
Waylands Highgate Hill Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4LG
EIA Screening Opinion: Extensions to side and rear and internal alterations (TW/07/01499 refers)
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07/01339/FUL Granted
Paygate Cottage Horsmonden Road Brenchley Tonbridge Kent TN12 7AB
Architectural improvements to the rear elevation and a single storey extension
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07/01840/SUB Granted
Birchfield Rye Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 5DA
Details of coving pursuant to Condition 6 of TW/06/03173
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 123 54%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 64 28%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 40 18%
Common questions
How many planning applications does Tunbridge Wells decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, Tunbridge Wells decided 227 planning applications. 95% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Tunbridge Wells?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 56 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Tunbridge Wells decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 227 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 54% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 82% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Tunbridge Wells decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 382 decisions from Tunbridge Wells between 2007 and 2026, out of 714 applications on record. Across that whole period 94% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Tunbridge Wells?
July 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 167 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Cite these figures
Tunbridge Wells: 714 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 227 decided, 95% approved, median 56 days to a decision. 544 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2007 and 2026: 382 in total, 94% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.