Planning application
The Schools At Somerhill Somerhill Tudeley Tonbridge Kent TN11 0NJ
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Proposed artificial grass hockey pitch with fencing, hardstanding, storage container, floodlights & access footpath; reduction & refurbishment of existing pitch with replacement fencing and replacement cricket nets
As published by the council, reference 25/00938/FULL
Application record
- Reference
- 25/00938/FULL
- Type
- Full Application
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Application Permitted
- Received
- 11 Apr 2025
- Validated
- 16 Apr 2026
- Decided
- 26 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Pembury And Capel
- Parish
- Capel Parish Council
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- TN11 0NJ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
-
11 Apr 2025
Received by Tunbridge Wells
-
16 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
-
26 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Application Permitted
-
29 Jul 2026
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Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Surfacing Standards Limited Agent, registered in Uppingham
Active · incorporated 2004 · Uppingham
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112 documents on file for this application
- Decision Notice
- Delegated Report
- Sport England
- Details of wider community use
- E-mail from agent re BNG provision
- KCC Highways Comments
- Capel Parish Council
- National Highways
- Covering Email dated 14.04.2026
- Site Location Plan
- BNG Planting Plan
- BNG Metric
- Appendix L - BNG Report
- Appendix L - Transport Technical Note
- BNG Baseline Plan
- BNG Proposed
- Parking Plan
- KCC Archaeological Officer Comments
- KCC Highways
- Appendix N - Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment REV 2
- Appendix O - Heritage Statement
- National Highways
- Appendix L - Transport Technical Note
- Agent reply re landscaping
- Prescription Plan_Environmental Stewardship Scheme
- KCC Heritage
- Historic England
- TWBC Landscape & Biodiversity Officer
- UK Power Networks email
- UK Power Networks Comments
- UK Power Networks - Appendix 1 - Map
- UK Power Networks - Appendix 2 - Excavation Leaflet
- UK Power Networks - Appendix 3 - South of England
- SGN Comments
- SGN Comments - Appendix 1 - Map
- SGN Comments - Appendix 2 - Map Key
- SGN Comments - Appendix 3 - What's Below
- SGN Comments - Appendix 4 - Dig Safely
- SGN Comments - Appendix 5 - Valve Safety Advice
- Covering Email dated 28.11.2025
- BNG Metric Calculation Tool
- BNG Planting Plan
- Site Location Plan
- Appendix L - BNG Report
- Appendix N - Archaeological Desk Based Assessment
- Covering Email dated 01.12.2025
- Appendix M - Soft Landscaping Scheme
- KCC Ecological
- KCC Archaeology
- Additional comments from Conservation Officer
- Landscape & Biodiversity Officer
- Historic England Comments
- KCC Highways Comments
- Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council - No Objection
- KCC Flood & Water Management
- National Highways Comments
- National Highways Comments Email
- The Gardens Trust Comments
- TWBC Conservation Officer
- Covering Email dated 19.06.2025
- Appendix M - Soft Landscaping Scheme
- Capel Parish Council
- SGN Comments
- SGN Comments - Appendix 1 - Map
- SGN Comments - Appendix 2 - Map Key
- SGN Comments - Appendix 3 - What's Below
- SGN Comments - Appendix 4 - Dig Safely
- SGN Comments - Appendix 5 - Valve Safety Advice
- UK Power Networks Comments
- UK Power Networks - South of England
- UK Power Networks - Map
- UK Power Networks - Excavation Leaflet
- KCC Public Rights of Way
- KCC Public Rights of Way - Map
- Environmental Protection
- Environment Agency Comments
- Environment Agency - When to Consult
- AGP Area & Surroundings BNG Baseline Map
- AGP Area & Surroundings Proposed BNG Map
- Tree Planting Areas Baseline BNG Map
- Tree Planting Areas Proposed BNG Map
- Woodland Planting Areas Baseline BNG Map
- Woodland Planting Areas Proposed BNG Map
- Proposed Site Plan Clean
- Site Location Plan
- Appendix L - BNG Report
- BNG Metric
- Prescription Plan
- Proposed AGP Drainage Strategy
- Appendix M - Soft Landscaping Scheme
- ApplicationFormRedacted
- Proposed AGP Plan
- Proposed MUGA Plan
- Proposed Elevations
- Floodlighting Scheme
- Existing Site Drainage Layout
- Proposed AGP Drainage Layout
- BNG Planting Plan
- Existing Site Plan
- Proposed Site Plan
- Appendix J - Preliminary Ecological Appraisal
- Appendix K - Phase II Bat Surveys
- Appendix A - Floodlighting Performance Report
- Appendix B - ILP Guidance Notes
- Appendix C - Sports Lighting Statement
- Appendix D - Proposed Materials & Appearance
- Appendix E - Flood Risk Assessment
- Appendix F - Tree Survey Plan
- Appendix G - Tree Survey Schedule
- Appendix H - Arboricultural Impact Assessment
- Appendix I - Landscape & Visual Assessment
- Design & Access With Planning Statement
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Tunbridge Wells granted permission on 26 June 2026, 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.
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