Communication Station & Premises Rolvenden Road Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4BU

1. 26 May 2026

   Received by Tunbridge Wells

2. 1 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 11 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 July 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• Existing Base Station Land At Beacon Farm Benenden Road Benenden TN17 4BU

  26/00550/TNOT56 Submitted 10 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Telecommunications Consultation: Installation of generator; replacement battery, panel, alterations to perimeter fence and ancillary development

  Withdrawn Telecoms 30 docs
  Small domestic

• Beacon Mill Cottage Rolvenden Road Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4BU

  24/02119/SUB Submitted 14 Aug 2024 200 yards away

  Submission of Details in relation to Condition 2 - External Materials of 23/03257/FULL

  Granted Conditions 5 docs

• Beacon Oaks Cottage Rolvenden Road Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4BU

  25/02578/SUB Submitted 24 Oct 2025 300 yards away

  Submission of Details in relation to Condition 3 - (external materials) of 24/01590/FULL

  Granted Conditions 7 docs

• Farm Building Rear Of Whitegates Stepneyford Lane Benenden Cranbrook Kent

  26/00839/PNR Submitted 15 Apr 2026 350 yards away

  Prior Notification under Class R for change of use of agricultural building to Office (Class E)

  Decided Prior approval 6 docs

• Beacon House Rolvenden Road Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4BU

  22/03137/FULL Submitted 24 Oct 2022 350 yards away

  Conversion of single storey stable barn into a 4-bed dwelling.

  Granted Full applications
  Small domestic

• Beacon Hall House Rolvenden Road Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4BU

  26/00036/FULL Submitted 8 Jan 2026 400 yards away

  Replacement conservatory; single storey extension; removal of front porch.

  Granted Full applications Extension 19 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/02348/FULL Awaiting decision

  Royal Tunbridge Wells District Indoor Bowls Club Ltd High Woods Lane Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4TU

  Variation of condition 2, 4, 5, 9 & 10 of 25/03059/FUL - relocation of courts and bicycle store, erection of pergolas, addition of hardstanding and WC block, amendment to reception building; submission of details for retaining wall, netting and biodiversity enhancement measures

  Received 22 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 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

  12 Shirley Gardens Rusthall Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8TG

  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

  Land North Of Hopgarden Close And Brewer Street Lamberhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 8DN

  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