26/00882/PNEC

1. 21 Apr 2026

   Received by Tunbridge Wells

2. 16 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Prior Approval Granted

3. 1 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.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• 26/01581/SUB Awaiting decision

  Phillips House & Eynsham House Crescent Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2PL

  Submission of details - Condition 9 (Aboricultural Method Statement) of 24/01150/FULL

  14 Jul 2026 51m away Conditions
• 26/01583/FULL Awaiting decision

  Phillips House & Eynsham House Crescent Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2PL

  Variation of Conditions 2, 9.2,10, 25 of Planning Permission 24/01150/FULL - (Relocation of apartment block south, amended access to Eastern Terrace area, changes to approved tree work/removal, updated BNG, changes to house elevations and floor plans)

  14 Jul 2026 51m away Full applications
• 26/00486/SUB Granted

  Phillips And Eynsham House Crescent Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2PL

  Submission of Details in relation to Condition 9 - (tree protection plan) of 24/01150/FULL

  4 Mar 2026 51m away Conditions
• 26/01445/SUB Awaiting decision

  Phillips & Eynsham House Crescent Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2PL

  Submission of details in relation to Conditions 3 (construction environment management plan - construction phase only) & 30 (phased programme of works) of 24/01150/FULL

  26 Jun 2026 51m away Conditions
• 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.

  1 Aug 2022 80m away Full applications
• 26/01088/SUB Awaiting decision

  Former Cinema Site Mount Pleasant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent

  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

  13 May 2026 80m away Conditions

• 26/01615/PN14J Awaiting decision

  Units 9 And 10 Dana Trading Estate Transfesa Road Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6UT

  Prior Notification for installation of a 230kWp solar PV System for design and external appearance, and glare on occupiers of neighbouring land

  17 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 26/01601/PNEC Awaiting decision

  Ian Relf Antiques 132 - 134 Camden Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2QZ

  Change of use from commercial (Class E) to No.1 dwellinghouse (Class C3)

  16 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 26/01105/PNEC Granted

  Hill Place London Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0PY

  Prior notification for the proposed change of use from offices (class E) to a single dwelling (class C3)

  14 May 2026 Prior approval
• 26/01108/PNEC Granted

  Hill Place London Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0PY

  Prior notification for the proposed change of use from offices (class E) to two dwellings (class C3)

  14 May 2026 Prior approval
• 26/01540/PNEC Awaiting decision

  Post Office High Street Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4AA

  Change of use of ground floor from commercial (Class E) to No.1 dwellinghouse (Class C3)

  9 Jul 2026 Prior approval