9 Lake Road Royal Tunbridge Wells TN4 8XT

1. 10 Mar 2021

   Received by Tunbridge Wells

2. 4 May 2021

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

3. 1 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

• 21 Lake Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8XT

  26/01846/TDD Submitted 11 Aug 2026 17m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~6 Oct

  Trees, Birch, remove

  Decided Trees 3 docs

• Watermeade Lake Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8XT

  25/01744/FULL Submitted 21 Jul 2025 68m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~11 Dec

  Demolition of existing & erection of 5 dwellings with access, car parking & landscaping

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition 53 docs
  Several homes

• 63 Coniston Avenue Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9SR

  26/01372/TPO Submitted 16 Jun 2026 87m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~13 Aug

  TREES: Oak (T1) - Overall reduction of the tree by approx 10%; removal of the overhanging branches at the lower half of the tree

  Decided Trees

• Grounds Of Warberry Park Gardens Warberry Park Gardens Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent

  26/01037/TPO Submitted 11 May 2026 110m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~8 Jul

  TREES: Alder (T1) - take down to ground level leaving the stump in place; Ash (T2 & T3) - reduce height to approx 30ft (9 metres) leaving monoliths; 4no. Ash (G1) - fell

  Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs

• 65 Coniston Avenue Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9SR

  25/02712/FULL Submitted 11 Nov 2025 130m away

  Single storey rear extension, including extended ground floor patio area, staircase and railings.

  Granted Full applications Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

• Hightrees Bishops Down Park Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8XU

  26/01776/FULL Submitted 7 Aug 2026 148m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~6 Oct

  Variation of Conditions 2 & 5 of 23/03105/FULL- (Reduction in height and footprint, amended siting, changes to fenestration, addition of flue and removal of no dig foundation condition)

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 9 docs

• 26/01981/TCA Awaiting decision

  Wheelwrights House The Street Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4DJ

  Trees CA, Liquidambar (1) reduce height by 1/3, Mountain Ash (1) remove, Various Prunus x4 (2) reshape & reduce height of 2 trees over pavement

  7 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/01971/TCA Awaiting decision

  7 Sunnyside Road Rusthall Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8RB

  CA trees, Sycamore (T1) canopy raise by 2-3m

  4 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/01941/TPO Awaiting decision

  9 Dornden Drive Langton Green Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0AA

  TPO: Sycamore x4 (T7 8 9 & 11) & Oak (T10), prune overhang back to boundary

  2 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/01938/TPO Awaiting decision

  13 Scotts Way Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5RG

  TPO: Scots Pine (T1) fell. Beech (T2) crown reduction by 2.5-3.5m to growth points, crown lift to 1.5m and crown thin by 10%

  1 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/01930/TPO Awaiting decision

  Old Swan House Bodiam Road Sandhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 5JY

  TPO: Sycamore (T002) Crown lift 4m, clear lower stems

  1 Sep 2026 Trees