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Scotney Castle Hastings Road Lamberhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 8JD

Decided Tunbridge Wells 26/01443/LBC Heritage and listed buildings

Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.

Proposal

Listed Building Consent - Replacement of external timber steps

As published by the council, reference 26/01443/LBC

Application record

Reference
26/01443/LBC
Category
Heritage and listed buildings
Status
Decided
Received
26 Jun 2026
Validated
1 Jul 2026
Ward
Rural Tunbridge Wells
Parish
Lamberhurst Parish Council
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
TN3 8JD

Site history

Applications at this address on the Tunbridge Wells register

This site has had 6 applications since 2026: 5 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/01834/SUB Granted

    Scotney Castle Hastings Road Lamberhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 8JD

    Submission of details for condition 3 (construction logistics) of 22/03704/FULL (amended by 26/00181/FULL)

    Decided 9 Sep 2026
  • 26/01835/NMAMD Granted

    Scotney Castle Hastings Road Lamberhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 8JD

    Non-material amendment to 26/00181/FULL for staircase replacement, ramp and glazing changes

    Decided 9 Sep 2026
  • 26/01754/LBC Granted

    Scotney Castle Hastings Road Lamberhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 8JD

    LBC: Internal and external alterations to form new servery and seating area, installation of glazed frontage, replacement staircase, new access ramp

    Decided 29 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/00476/SUB Granted

    Scotney Castle Hastings Road Lamberhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 8JD

    Submission of Details in relation to Condition 8 - (Ecology & biodiversity - phase 1a and hub building only, excluding surveys and proposals for avoidance, mitigation, monitoring and future long-term site management for trees T37 & T38); Condition 9 (b) - (Water drainage); Condition 18 - (Arboricultural method statement); Condition 21i - (Archaeology) and 26 (Landscape and Ecological Management Plan - phase 1a only) of 26/00181/FULL

    Decided 24 Sep 2026
  • 26/00181/FULL Granted

    Scotney Castle Hastings Road Lamberhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 8JD

    Variation/removal of Conditions 2, 4, 5, 9, 20 and 23 of Planning Permission 22/03704/FULL - Removal of reference to the visitor reception building in trigger points of conditions and temporary retention of existing car park. Submission of details for conditions 5 (partial discharge - landscaping) and 20 (disposal of excess spoil). Beech Fields Car Park: Removal of timber kiosk and addition of temporary visitor building; removal of 9no. grass overflow bays, coach bay, buggy path ; central pedestrian footpath; reduced circulation & hardstanding areas, and 1No. swale; change of parking bay surfacing from tarmac to reinforced grass aggregate; landscaping alterations to Ancient Woodland buffer; addition of covered cycle storage and alterations to levels. Parkland Inset: removal of failing trees & extension of orchard area; addition of seating & sawn trunks. Home Farm/Orchard: revised bin storage; relocation of tenant parking bays & gravel area refurbished & extended, existing bays removed, alterations to landscaping, paths and reduction of play area; reduction of Hub external seating

    Decided 26 Mar 2026 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 26 Jun 2026

    Received by Tunbridge Wells

  2. 1 Jul 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 29 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 10 Sep 2026

    Status changed to Decided

    Previously Awaiting decision.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

11 documents on file for this application

  • Decision Notice Decision · 25 Aug 2026
  • Delegated Report Delegated Report · 25 Aug 2026
  • Lamberhurst Parish Council Parish Comments · 31 Jul 2026
  • Historic England Comments Consultee Comment · 14 Jul 2026
  • TWBC Conservation Officer Consultee Comment · 13 Jul 2026
  • The Gardens Trust Comments Consultee Comment · 10 Jul 2026
  • Existing Elevation Plan / Drawing · 01 Jul 2026
  • Proposed Elevation Plan / Drawing · 01 Jul 2026
  • Site Location Plan Plan / Drawing · 01 Jul 2026
  • ApplicationFormRedacted Application Details · 26 Jun 2026
  • Supporting Statement Supporting Documents · 26 Jun 2026

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After the decision

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Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • Scotney Castle Hastings Road Lamberhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 8JD

    26/01834/SUB Submitted 17 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    Submission of details for condition 3 (construction logistics) of 22/03704/FULL (amended by 26/00181/FULL)

    Granted 3 docs
  • Scotney Castle Hastings Road Lamberhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 8JD

    26/01835/NMAMD Submitted 17 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    Non-material amendment to 26/00181/FULL for staircase replacement, ramp and glazing changes

    Granted Windows or glazing 13 docs
  • Scotney Castle Hastings Road Lamberhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 8JD

    26/00476/SUB Submitted 3 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    Submission of Details in relation to Condition 8 - (Ecology & biodiversity - phase 1a and hub building only, excluding surveys and proposals for avoidance, mitigation, monitoring and future long-term site management for trees T37 & T38); Condition 9 (b) - (Water drainage); Condition 18 - (Arboricultural method statement); Condition 21i - (Archaeology) and 26 (Landscape and Ecological Management Plan - phase 1a only) of 26/00181/FULL

    Granted Trees 17 docs
  • Scotney Castle Hastings Road Lamberhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 8JD

    26/01754/LBC Submitted 6 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    LBC: Internal and external alterations to form new servery and seating area, installation of glazed frontage, replacement staircase, new access ramp

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 23 docs
  • Scotney Castle Hastings Road Lamberhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 8JD

    26/00181/FULL Submitted 22 Jan 2026 0.2 miles away

    Variation/removal of Conditions 2, 4, 5, 9, 20 and 23 of Planning Permission 22/03704/FULL - Removal of reference to the visitor reception building in trigger points of conditions and temporary retention of existing car park. Submission of details for conditions 5 (partial discharge - landscaping) and 20 (disposal of excess spoil). Beech Fields Car Park: Removal of timber kiosk and addition of temporary visitor building; removal of 9no. grass overflow bays, coach bay, buggy path ; central pedestrian footpath; reduced circulation & hardstanding areas, and 1No. swale; change of parking bay surfacing from tarmac to reinforced grass aggregate; landscaping alterations to Ancient Woodland buffer; addition of covered cycle storage and alterations to levels. Parkland Inset: removal of failing trees & extension of orchard area; addition of seating & sawn trunks. Home Farm/Orchard: revised bin storage; relocation of tenant parking bays & gravel area refurbished & extended, existing bays removed, alterations to landscaping, paths and reduction of play area; reduction of Hub external seating

    Granted Full applications Extension Trees 57 docs

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    Received 30 Oct, published by the council 2 Nov 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
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    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings