Former Cinema Site Mount Pleasant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1PN

1. 5 Jan 2026

   Received by Tunbridge Wells

2. 19 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 4 Feb 2026

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

4. 11 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• 22/02304/FULL Granted

  Former ABC Cinema Site Mount Pleasant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1PN

  The redevelopment of the former Cinema Site comprising the demolition of no. 41 Mount Pleasant Road, removal of existing hardstanding and the provision of an extra care retirement community comprising extra care accommodation together with associated facilities (Use Class C2), new commercial floorspace Use Classes E(a), E(b), E(c), E(d) (soft/indoor play only) E(e), E(g i& ii) & Sui Generis Uses (beauty related uses and drinking establishments); access; landscaping, public realm improvement works; engineering and earthworks; associated infrastructure; and the re-alignment of Public Right of Way ref WBX17 and extinguishment of Public Right of Way ref WBX18.

  Decided 5 Jan 2023 Full applications

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• Former Cinema Site Mount Pleasant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent

  26/01178/SUB Submitted 22 May 2026 50 yards away

  Submission of Details in relation to Condition 17 (part a) - Acoustic design & mitigation of 22/02304/FULL

  Granted Conditions 17 docs

• Former ABC Cinema Site Mount Pleasant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1PN

  22/02304/FULL Submitted 1 Aug 2022 50 yards away

  The redevelopment of the former Cinema Site comprising the demolition of no. 41 Mount Pleasant Road, removal of existing hardstanding and the provision of an extra care retirement community comprising extra care accommodation together with associated facilities (Use Class C2), new commercial floorspace Use Classes E(a), E(b), E(c), E(d) (soft/indoor play only) E(e), E(g i& ii) & Sui Generis Uses (beauty related uses and drinking establishments); access; landscaping, public realm improvement works; engineering and earthworks; associated infrastructure; and the re-alignment of Public Right of Way ref WBX17 and extinguishment of Public Right of Way ref WBX18.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 292 docs

• Former Cinema Site Mount Pleasant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent

  26/01088/SUB Submitted 13 May 2026 50 yards away

  Submission of details in relation to Conditions 10 (Landscaping), 20 (Landscape & Ecological Management Plan), 30 (Public Right of Way) & 31 (External walling, steps, handrails & railings) of 22/02304/FULL

  Granted Conditions 75 docs

• Former ABC Cinema Site Mount Pleasant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1PN

  26/00570/SUB Submitted 11 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Submission of Details in relation to Condition 37 - (Water feature); Condition 39 - (External lighting) of 22/02304/FULL

  Granted Conditions 66 docs

• Former ABC Cinema Site Mount Pleasant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1PN

  26/01063/SUB Submitted 12 May 2026 50 yards away

  Submission of Details in relation to Condition 41 - (BREEAM) of 22/02304/FULL

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• Former ABC Cinema Site Mount Pleasant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1PN

  25/02897/SUB Submitted 2 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Partial submission of details in relation to condition 11 (shopfront materials & finishes) in relation to signage details of 22/02304/FULL, in addition to details approved under 24/01785/SUB.

  Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 12 docs

• 26/01180/NMAMD Granted

  Turnden (Phase 1) Hartley Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 3QX

  Non-Material Amendment in relation to 18/02571/FULL (alignment of Phase 1 and Phase 2 landscaping details and phase 1 and 1b boundary detailing; retention of rhododendron at west edge of Phase 1; new native hedgerow at western boundary)

  Received 22 May, published by the council 11 Aug 2026 Amendments
• 26/01176/NMAMD Withdrawn

  Owlsnest Wood Tonbridge Road Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4QN

  Non-Material Amendment to 23/01089/FULL - Change from facing brickwork to grey cladding on parts of east and south elevations and replacing approved cladding materials

  Received 22 May, published by the council 11 Aug 2026 Amendments
• 26/01110/NMAMD Granted

  30 Friezland Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8LJ

  Non-Material Amendment in relation to 25/01363/FULL - (Changes on the width of the proposed vehicle crossover/dropped kerb)

  Received 15 May, published by the council 11 Aug 2026 Amendments
• 26/00768/NMAMD Withdrawn

  Matfield Gate Sophurst Lane Matfield Tonbridge Kent TN12 7LH

  Non-Material Amendment in relation to 22/02354/FULL - (Annex: alterations to footprint, roof & rooflights)

  Received 7 Apr, published by the council 11 Aug 2026 Amendments
• 26/01184/NMAMD Granted

  25 Buttercup Close Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6BG

  Non-Material Amendment in relation to 25/01069/FULL - (Changes to rear door and window colour)

  Received 26 May, published by the council 11 Aug 2026 Amendments