Planning application
25/02551/OUT
Land To The North West Of Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent
Proposal
Outline planning application (with all matters reserved except access) for up to 770 dwellings, 3no. Gypsy/Traveller pitches, a local centre (up to 700 sqm of Class E (a) to (f) inclusive, uses), a primary school, safeguarded land for a secondary school, outdoor sports provision, public open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure.
As published by the council, reference 25/02551/OUT
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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21 Oct 2025
Received by Tunbridge Wells
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28 Nov 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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29 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Tunbridge Wells for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About outline applications
How this application type works
An outline application tests the principle of developing a site before the detail is worked up. Some or all of the particulars, such as appearance, layout, scale, access and landscaping, are held back as reserved matters for later approval. Permission at outline stage does not by itself allow building to start; the reserved matters must be approved first.
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