26/01639/LDCEX

1. 22 Jul 2026

   Received by Tunbridge Wells

2. 23 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.

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

• 07/01677/FUL Granted

  Rear Of 55 - 59 London Road Southborough Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent

  Two storey detached office building accessed from Draper Street

  16 May 2007 58m away Full applications
• 26/01242/FULL Awaiting decision

  The Warehouse 1 Draper Street Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0PG

  Replacement of 3 radio antennas, relocation of 3 existing antenna and ancillary apparatus

  2 Jun 2026 75m away Full applications
• 26/00895/SUB Awaiting decision

  St Johns Methodist Church Hall Vale Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent

  Submission of Details in relation to Condition 7 - (Renewable technologies); Condition 14 - (Noise levels); Condition 18 - (Biodiversity) of 23/02976/FULL

  22 Apr 2026 80m away Conditions
• 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 130m away 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 130m away Prior approval
• 26/01640/FULL Awaiting decision

  41 Vale Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0QJ

  Demolition of rear first floor addition, first floor side extension and alterations to windows/doors

  22 Jul 2026 176m away Full applications

• 26/01692/LAWPRO Awaiting decision

  18 Silverdale Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9JA

  Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Replacement of window with door and removal of stairs

  28 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01659/LDCEX Awaiting decision

  The Old Vine Queen Street Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6NU

  Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) - dwellinghouse

  23 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01641/LAWPRO Awaiting decision

  Woodland View Wilsley Pound Sissinghurst Cranbrook Kent TN17 2HR

  Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Rear dormer window, rooflights to front and new window

  22 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01620/LAWPRO Awaiting decision

  The Rectory Bodiam Road Sandhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 5LE

  Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Siting of caravan as ancillary accommodation

  17 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00877/LDCEX Refused

  Mays Wood Place Vauxhall Lane Tonbridge Kent TN11 0ND

  Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) - Use of building as a dwellinghouse

  21 Apr 2026 Lawful development