3 Birling Drive Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5LG

1. 5 May 2026

   Received by Tunbridge Wells

2. 7 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 11 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 27 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

5. 10 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Decided

   Previously Awaiting decision.

Tunbridge Wells granted permission on 27 August 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

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  Dead, Dying or Dangerous Tree Notification: CONIFER - Remove

  Granted Trees 2 docs

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  25/03041/TPO Submitted 19 Dec 2025 50 yards away

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  Granted Trees 12 docs

• 9 Hidden Mews Birling Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5GR

  26/01695/FULL Submitted 28 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~25 Sep

  Outbuilding

  Decided Full applications 6 docs

• 34 Frant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5LJ

  25/01943/TCA Submitted 14 Aug 2025 100 yards away

  Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: MAPLE (G1) - Reduce the canopy by 4m; 6 no. THUJA (G1) - Adjacent 1 tree by 3-4 m; remove 5 trees

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 32 Frant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5LJ

  21/00882/TCA Submitted 15 Mar 2021 100 yards away

  Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: ACER x3 (T1) - Reduce crown by a third overall; (T2) Remove branch nearest house and reduce crown by a third; (T3) Reduce crown by a third.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• R T A Joinery Ltd 5 Birling Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5LX

  21/00831/FULL Submitted 11 Mar 2021 100 yards away

  Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of Planning Permission 17/03228/FULL -Increase to the ridge by 300mm; No Zinc Parapet copings and secret gutters and verges; Change of fenestration to the south elevation; Change of fenestration to the north elevation; Change of fenestration to the east elevation

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 11 docs

• 26/02320/FULL Awaiting decision

  22 Farmcombe Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5DF

  Roof extensions and first floor side extension

  Received 16 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/02302/FULL Awaiting decision

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  Removal of porch and addition of single storey side extension

  Received 14 Oct, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/02305/FULL Awaiting decision

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  New dwelling and associated works

  Received 14 Oct, published by the council 20 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/02300/FULL Awaiting decision

  51 Wheatfield Way Cranbrook Kent TN17 3NB

  Alterations to conservatory roof, and replacement outbuilding

  Received 13 Oct, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/02293/FULL Awaiting decision

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  Variation of condition 10 of 22/00582/FULL for temporary extension of delivery hours between 30 November and 31 January

  Received 13 Oct, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Full applications