26/01097/PNEC

1. 14 May 2026

   Received by Tunbridge Wells

2. 18 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 6 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Prior Approval Granted

4. 29 Jul 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

• 26/01631/FULL Awaiting decision

  Fegans Child & Family Care 160 St James Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2HE

  Change of use from Use Class E to 6 bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO)

  20 Jul 2026 0m away Full applications
• 07/02516/SUB Granted

  131 Upper Grosvenor Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2EB

  Condition 8 a) of TW/06/02639/FULMJ - Contaminated land assessment preliminary report

  28 Jun 2007 210m away Conditions
• 26/00943/FULL Granted

  156 Upper Grosvenor Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2EQ

  Demolition of garage and rear structure; rear/side single storey extension; enlargement of front porch; proposed rear outbuilding

  28 Apr 2026 236m away Full applications
• 26/00556/TPO Granted

  9 Dunstan Grove Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9ND

  TREES: Lime (T1/T2/T3) - Pollard back to original pollard points

  11 Mar 2026 264m away Trees
• 26/01234/FULL Awaiting decision

  36 Dorking Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2LP

  Single-storey rear extension; addition of rear dormer window & front rooflights; alterations to the fenestration; removal of chimney

  1 Jun 2026 272m away Full applications
• 26/01534/TDD Granted

  39 St James Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2JY

  Dead, dying or dangerous tree notification: Acacia - remove weakened limb

  8 Jul 2026 273m away Trees

• 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