Hightrees Bishops Down Park Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8XU

1. 7 Aug 2026

   Received by Tunbridge Wells

2. 11 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 6 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Tunbridge Wells took a median of 53 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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 full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 65 Coniston Avenue Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9SR

  25/02712/FULL Submitted 11 Nov 2025 76m away

  Single storey rear extension, including extended ground floor patio area, staircase and railings.

  Granted Full applications Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 63 Coniston Avenue Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9SR

  26/01372/TPO Submitted 16 Jun 2026 111m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~13 Aug

  TREES: Oak (T1) - Overall reduction of the tree by approx 10%; removal of the overhanging branches at the lower half of the tree

  Decided Trees

• Watermeade Lake Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8XT

  25/01744/FULL Submitted 21 Jul 2025 119m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~11 Dec

  Demolition of existing & erection of 5 dwellings with access, car parking & landscaping

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition 53 docs
  Several homes

• 4 Thirlmere Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9SS

  26/00853/FULL Submitted 16 Apr 2026 127m away

  Demolition of conservatory; single-storey side & rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 9 Lake Road Royal Tunbridge Wells TN4 8XT

  21/00815/TPO Submitted 10 Mar 2021 148m away

  Trees; T4 - Ash tree in the front garden - To fell as low as possible to ground level.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 21 Lake Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8XT

  26/01846/TDD Submitted 11 Aug 2026 164m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~6 Oct

  Trees, Birch, remove

  Decided Trees 3 docs

• 26/01986/FULL Awaiting decision

  88 Blackthorn Avenue Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9YG

  Single storey side extension

  7 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01968/FULL Awaiting decision

  44 Delves Avenue Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5DR

  Two storey front extension, first floor side extension, addition of rear dormers and front rooflights, roof and fenestration changes, chimney removal

  3 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01957/FULL Awaiting decision

  The Lodge 34 Broadwater Down Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5NX

  Infill extension; partial demolition of front wall, alterations to external staircase, and associated works

  3 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01944/FULL Awaiting decision

  Green Lawns Stream Lane Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4RD

  Single storey rear extension and erection of pergola

  2 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01952/FULL Awaiting decision

  75 Bidborough Ridge Bidborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0UU

  Variation of condition 2 of 24/02411/FULL - addition of front dormer and alteration of window

  2 Sep 2026 Full applications