1 Chilston Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9LW

1. 10 Mar 2021

   Received by Tunbridge Wells

2. 30 Mar 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 28 May 2021

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

4. 22 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Tunbridge Wells granted permission on 28 May 2021, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Hamilton Court Chilston Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9LN

  24/02096/FULL Submitted 12 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Variation of Condition 4 of Planning Permission 23/01426/APA - to change window colour to RAL 9010 (White) (Previously approved under 23/00173/SUB)

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 6 docs

• Hamilton Court Chilston Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent

  22/02538/APA Submitted 22 Aug 2022 50 yards away

  Prior Notification for erection of one additional storey to provide an additional 10 no. dwellinghouses on an existing detached block of flats building including other works proposed (a) engineering operations reasonably necessary to construct the additional storeys and new dwellinghouses (b) works for the replacement of existing plant or installation of additional plant on the roof of the extended building reasonably necessary to service the new dwellinghouses (c) works for the construction of appropriate and safe access to and egress from the new dwellinghouses and existing premises in the building, including means of escape from fire, via additional external doors or external staircases (d) works for the construction of storage, waste or other ancillary facilities reasonably necessary to support the new dwellinghouses. For its prior approval to: (a) transport and highways impacts of the development; (b) air traffic and defence asset impacts of the development; (c) contamination risks in relation to the building; (d) flooding risks in relation to the building; (e ) the external appearance of the building; (f) the provision of adequate natural light in all habitable rooms of the new dwellinghouses; (g) impact on the amenity of the existing building and neighbouring premises including overlooking, privacy and the loss of light; and (h )whether because of the siting of the building, the development will impact on a protected view identified in the Directions Relating to Protected Vistas dated 15 March 2012(1) issued by the Secretary of State.

  Granted Outline New dwelling 57 docs
  Major scheme

• Orchard Villa Park Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9JN

  26/00981/TPO Submitted 1 May 2026 100 yards away

  Trees: Pine x2 (T1 & T2) - Fell to ground level; Pine x2 (T3 & T4) - raise canopy to 6m above ground level

  Refused Trees 8 docs

• 4 Chilston Close Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9LS

  26/00541/FULL Submitted 10 Mar 2026 150 yards away

  Dormer window to rear elevation and 4.No rooflight windows to front elevation

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 11 docs

• 7 Chilston Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9LP

  26/00829/FULL Submitted 14 Apr 2026 150 yards away

  Installation of roof-mounted solar panels & associated equipment including inverter & battery storage

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• Bus Depot 36 - 40 St Johns Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9NX

  21/01297/LDCEX Submitted 14 Apr 2021 150 yards away

  Lawful Development Certificate (Existing): Development involving the breaking out of existing concrete and digging of a foundation trench to a depth of 1 metre as part of the implementation of planning permission 17/00731/FULL prior to its expiry

  Granted Lawful development 12 docs

• 26/02348/FULL Awaiting decision

  Royal Tunbridge Wells District Indoor Bowls Club Ltd High Woods Lane Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4TU

  Variation of condition 2, 4, 5, 9 & 10 of 25/03059/FUL - relocation of courts and bicycle store, erection of pergolas, addition of hardstanding and WC block, amendment to reception building; submission of details for retaining wall, netting and biodiversity enhancement measures

  Received 22 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/02320/FULL Awaiting decision

  22 Farmcombe Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5DF

  Roof extensions and first floor side extension

  Received 16 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/02302/FULL Awaiting decision

  12 Shirley Gardens Rusthall Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8TG

  Removal of porch and addition of single storey side extension

  Received 14 Oct, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/02305/FULL Awaiting decision

  Land North Of Hopgarden Close And Brewer Street Lamberhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 8DN

  New dwelling and associated works

  Received 14 Oct, published by the council 20 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/02300/FULL Awaiting decision

  51 Wheatfield Way Cranbrook Kent TN17 3NB

  Alterations to conservatory roof, and replacement outbuilding

  Received 13 Oct, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Full applications