26/01601/PNEC

1. 16 Jul 2026

   Received by Tunbridge Wells

2. 20 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

• 26/01623/FULL Awaiting decision

  9 Beech Street Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2RU

  Variation of Condition 2 of 24/00442/FULL - enlarge extension & changes to materials

  17 Jul 2026 83m away Full applications
• 21/01246/TCA Granted

  33 Beulah Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2NS

  Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: APPLE - 30% reduction VARIEGATED PORTUGESE LAUREL - 30% reduction; BAY - 30% reduction; HOLLY - 30% reduction; CORK WILLOW - 30% reduction

  12 Apr 2021 102m away Trees
• 26/01702/TCA Awaiting decision

  35 Beulah Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2NS

  Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: Sycamore (T1) - Crown reduction by approx 1.5-1m to previous reduction points

  29 Jul 2026 104m away Trees
• 26/00149/TCA Granted

  Rosaville Lodge 40 Beulah Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2NR

  Trees in a conservation area notification: Hazel, Hawthorn, Cupressus & Plum (T1, T2, T3 & T4) - Prune up to 30%

  23 Jan 2026 112m away Trees
• 21/01247/TCA Granted

  19 Beulah Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2NS

  Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: SILVER BIRCH - Remove major deadwood and target prune areas over extending roughly 20% reduction

  12 Apr 2021 151m away Trees
• 26/01227/LAWPRO Awaiting decision

  Southpaw The Warehouse Hill Street Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2BY

  Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - replacement windows

  1 Jun 2026 201m away Lawful development

• 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
• 26/01105/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
• 26/01540/PNEC Awaiting decision

  Post Office High Street Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4AA

  Change of use of ground floor from commercial (Class E) to No.1 dwellinghouse (Class C3)

  9 Jul 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