30 The Ridgewaye Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0AD

1. 5 May 2026

   Received by Tunbridge Wells

2. 6 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 11 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 1 July 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Tunbridge Wells took a median of 53 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Tunbridge Wells for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Tunbridge Wells decided lawful development applications in a median of 55 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 8 The Ridgewaye Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0AD

  26/01471/LAWPRO Submitted 30 Jun 2026 33m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~23 Sep

  Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Rear dormer window and removal of chimney

  Awaiting decision Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 4 docs

• Brokeswood Lodge The Ridgewaye Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0AD

  26/01774/FULL Submitted 7 Aug 2026 33m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~6 Oct

  Erection of 2 dwellings with associated external alterations

  Awaiting decision Full applications 20 docs
  Several homes

• 62 The Ridgewaye Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0AE

  26/01431/FULL Submitted 24 Jun 2026 188m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~18 Sep

  Replacement of side window to a door

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 8 docs

• 5 Hillcrest Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0AH

  26/00505/FULL Submitted 5 Mar 2026 206m away

  Demolition of detached garage; double-storey side extension; installation of rooflight; alterations to the terrace stairway

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 10 docs

• 37 Pennington Place Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0AQ

  26/00230/FULL Submitted 3 Feb 2026 230m away

  Demolition of rear conservatory and construction of a single storey extension with a replacement side dormer.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 33 Yew Tree Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0BH

  25/02903/FULL Submitted 3 Dec 2025 258m away

  Replacement roof including hip-to-gable extensions and increase in ridge height; dormer window and 2 No rooflight windows on front elevation; dormer window to rear elevation; chimney removal

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +2 13 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