Former ABC Cinema Site Mount Pleasant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1PN

This site has had 6 applications since 2022: 5 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/01535/SUB Decided

  Former ABC Cinema Site Mount Pleasant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1PN

  Submission of Details in relation to Condition 35 - (scheme and maintenance schedule for the extraction & treatment of fumes & odours) of 22/02304/FULL

  Submitted 8 Jul 2026
• 26/01063/SUB Granted

  Former ABC Cinema Site Mount Pleasant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1PN

  Submission of Details in relation to Condition 41 - (BREEAM) of 22/02304/FULL

  Decided 25 Jun 2026 Conditions
• 26/00570/SUB Granted

  Former ABC Cinema Site Mount Pleasant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1PN

  Submission of Details in relation to Condition 37 - (Water feature); Condition 39 - (External lighting) of 22/02304/FULL

  Decided 17 Jul 2026 Conditions
• 25/02897/SUB Granted

  Former ABC Cinema Site Mount Pleasant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1PN

  Partial submission of details in relation to condition 11 (shopfront materials & finishes) in relation to signage details of 22/02304/FULL, in addition to details approved under 24/01785/SUB.

  Decided 18 Dec 2025 Conditions
• 22/02304/FULL Granted

  Former ABC Cinema Site Mount Pleasant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1PN

  The redevelopment of the former Cinema Site comprising the demolition of no. 41 Mount Pleasant Road, removal of existing hardstanding and the provision of an extra care retirement community comprising extra care accommodation together with associated facilities (Use Class C2), new commercial floorspace Use Classes E(a), E(b), E(c), E(d) (soft/indoor play only) E(e), E(g i& ii) & Sui Generis Uses (beauty related uses and drinking establishments); access; landscaping, public realm improvement works; engineering and earthworks; associated infrastructure; and the re-alignment of Public Right of Way ref WBX17 and extinguishment of Public Right of Way ref WBX18.

  Decided 5 Jan 2023 Full applications

1. 5 Jun 2026

   Received by Tunbridge Wells

2. 9 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 13 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

4. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

5. 12 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Decided

   Previously Awaiting decision.

• 22/02304/FULL Granted

  Former ABC Cinema Site Mount Pleasant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1PN

  The redevelopment of the former Cinema Site comprising the demolition of no. 41 Mount Pleasant Road, removal of existing hardstanding and the provision of an extra care retirement community comprising extra care accommodation together with associated facilities (Use Class C2), new commercial floorspace Use Classes E(a), E(b), E(c), E(d) (soft/indoor play only) E(e), E(g i& ii) & Sui Generis Uses (beauty related uses and drinking establishments); access; landscaping, public realm improvement works; engineering and earthworks; associated infrastructure; and the re-alignment of Public Right of Way ref WBX17 and extinguishment of Public Right of Way ref WBX18.

  Decided 5 Jan 2023 Full applications

Tunbridge Wells granted permission on 13 July 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.

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• Former ABC Cinema Site Mount Pleasant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1PN

  26/01535/SUB Submitted 8 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~4 Sep

  Submission of Details in relation to Condition 35 - (scheme and maintenance schedule for the extraction & treatment of fumes & odours) of 22/02304/FULL

  Decided 13 docs

• Tooth Club Tunbridge Wells 39 Mount Pleasant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1PN

  25/02706/ADV Submitted 11 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Advertisement (retrospective) - New fascia & projecting signage illuminated

  Granted Advertising 9 docs

• Black Sheep Coffee 27 Mount Pleasant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1PN

  22/03097/ADV Submitted 18 Oct 2022 50 yards away

  Advertisement - 2 sets of halo illuminated fascia text, 2 externally illuminated projection signs

  Granted Advertising 12 docs

• Former Cinema Site Mount Pleasant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent

  26/01178/SUB Submitted 22 May 2026 50 yards away

  Submission of Details in relation to Condition 17 (part a) - Acoustic design & mitigation of 22/02304/FULL

  Granted Conditions 17 docs

• Former ABC Cinema Site Mount Pleasant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1PN

  22/02304/FULL Submitted 1 Aug 2022 50 yards away

  The redevelopment of the former Cinema Site comprising the demolition of no. 41 Mount Pleasant Road, removal of existing hardstanding and the provision of an extra care retirement community comprising extra care accommodation together with associated facilities (Use Class C2), new commercial floorspace Use Classes E(a), E(b), E(c), E(d) (soft/indoor play only) E(e), E(g i& ii) & Sui Generis Uses (beauty related uses and drinking establishments); access; landscaping, public realm improvement works; engineering and earthworks; associated infrastructure; and the re-alignment of Public Right of Way ref WBX17 and extinguishment of Public Right of Way ref WBX18.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 292 docs

• Former Cinema Site Mount Pleasant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent

  26/01088/SUB Submitted 13 May 2026 50 yards away

  Submission of details in relation to Conditions 10 (Landscaping), 20 (Landscape & Ecological Management Plan), 30 (Public Right of Way) & 31 (External walling, steps, handrails & railings) of 22/02304/FULL

  Granted Conditions 75 docs