26/01540/PNEC

1. 9 Jul 2026

   Received by Tunbridge Wells

2. 10 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

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.

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

• 07/02041/EIASCR Decided

  Fir Tree Cottage Ockley Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4DZ

  EIA Screening Opinion - Demolish existing kitchen extension and construct new kitchen extension

  12 Jun 2007 133m away Outline
• 07/02044/LBC Granted

  Fir Tree Cottage Ockley Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4DZ

  Listed Building Consent - Demolition of existing kitchen and construct new kitchen extension

  12 Jun 2007 133m away Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00501/FULL Granted

  31 Norris Close Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4EN

  Replacement of conservatory with single storey extension

  5 Mar 2026 151m away Full applications
• 26/00288/FULL Granted

  Land West Of Highgate Hill Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent

  Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission 24/02214/FULL - (Addition of double garage)

  9 Feb 2026 283m away Full applications
• 22/03426/TCA Granted

  The Spinney Rye Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4HD

  Tree in Conservation Area Notification - OAK - Remove deadwood to prevent damage

  24 Nov 2022 302m away Trees
• 26/00194/TPO Granted

  3 Holly Shaw Queens Road Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4HG

  TREES: Lime (T1) - Pollard height by 5m & laterals by 3m ; Remove all deadwood.

  30 Jan 2026 304m 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
• 26/01302/PNEC Withdrawn

  Invicta Wealth Management High Weald House Petteridge Lane Matfield Tonbridge Kent TN12 7LT

  Prior Notification for the change of use from Commercial, Business & Service (Use Class E) to 1 No. dwelling (Use Class C3)

  8 Jun 2026 Prior approval