Lodge Nursery Lidwells Lane Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1EJ

1. 20 Oct 2025

   Received by Tunbridge Wells

2. 17 Nov 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 13 Jan 2026

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

4. 11 Aug 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.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• The Cottage Crayden North Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1JB

  25/02516/FULL Submitted 16 Oct 2025 154m away

  Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 24/03205/FULL - increase of ground floor footprint at rear, alterations to fenestration along the east and north elevations and the introduction of a single storey detached workshop.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 9 docs
  Small domestic

• The Long House Lidwells Lane Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1EP

  24/01537/FULL Submitted 11 Jun 2024 238m away

  Self Build - Demolition of existing dwelling & garage, erection of single-storey dwelling, double car port & associated external works

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Demolition 43 docs
  Small domestic

• The Long House Lidwells Lane Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1EP

  26/00778/SUB Submitted 8 Apr 2026 238m away

  Submission of Details in relation to Condition 9 - (external lighting) of 24/01537/FULL

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• The Long House Lidwells Lane Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1EP

  26/00030/NMAMD Submitted 7 Jan 2026 238m away

  Non-Material Amendment in relation to 25/01667/FULL - (Relocation of solar panels from the outbuilding to the main dwelling)

  Granted Amendments 5 docs
  Small domestic

• Lidwells House North Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1JJ

  26/01057/FULL Submitted 12 May 2026 289m away

  Greenhouse

  Granted Full applications 16 docs

• Grange Farm House Chequers Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1JG

  25/02240/LBC Submitted 19 Sep 2025 329m away

  Listed Building Consent - Window replacement; front door replacement & removal of lead glazing details; addition of rooflight; removal of existing garage and gate.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 23 docs

• 26/00877/LDCEX Refused

  Mays Wood Place Vauxhall Lane Tonbridge Kent TN11 0ND

  Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) - Use of building as a dwellinghouse

  21 Apr 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01089/LAWPRO Granted

  31 Reynolds Lane Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9XJ

  Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Use of the living room for massage/beauty therapy business

  13 May 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01047/LDCEX Granted

  Bay Tree Cottage The Common Sissinghurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 2AF

  Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) - Formation of vehicular access, parking area and hardstanding, and installation of utilities and other infrastructure as part of the implementation of planning permission 23/01261/FULL

  11 May 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00916/LAWPRO Granted

  24 Meadow Road Rusthall Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8UL

  Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Addition of rear dormer window and rooflights; alterations to fenestration

  24 Apr 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01239/LDCEX Awaiting decision

  Beechurst Cranbrook Road Goudhurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 1DY

  Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) - Use of land as garden

  2 Jun 2026 Lawful development