47 Forest Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5AL

1. 29 May 2026

   Received by Tunbridge Wells

2. 2 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 11 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 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. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

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  Telecommunications Notification - Installation of 2 cabinets and ancillary works

  Granted Telecoms 3 docs

• 9 Nelson Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5AW

  24/01909/LAWPRO Submitted 22 Jul 2024 81m away

  Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Single-storey rear extension, replacement front porch canopy, loft conversion with rear dormer & front rooflight

  Granted Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer 10 docs
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• Milford Lodge Camden Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5AE

  07/02264/FUL Submitted 28 Jun 2007 108m away

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  Refused Full applications 23 docs
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• Birkin Lodge Camden Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5AE

  26/00301/FULL Submitted 10 Feb 2026 121m away

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  Granted Full applications Extension 43 docs

• Carnanton Camden Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5AE

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• 26/00877/LDCEX Refused

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  24 Apr 2026 Lawful development
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