79 Bayham Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5HX

1. 18 Aug 2026

   Received by Tunbridge Wells

2. 20 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 15 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 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Tunbridge Wells for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Tunbridge Wells decided full applications in a median of 59 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 53 Bayham Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5HU

  26/01646/FULL Submitted 23 Jul 2026 300 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~18 Sep

  Replacement of conservatory & single storey rear extensions with two/single storey rear extension; replacement porch

  Decided Full applications Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 49 BAYHAM ROAD, ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS, TN2 5HU

  WD/2025/8013/AA Submitted 10 Sep 2025 300 yards away

  CHANGE OF USE OF ANCILLARY OUTBUILDING INTO A MIXED BUSINESS (ACUPUNCTURE THERAPY) AND RESIDENTIAL USE.

  Granted 4 docs

• 11 Acer Avenue Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5JQ

  26/02147/FULL Submitted 28 Sep 2026 0.3 miles away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~25 Nov

  Single storey rear extensions and front fenestration alterations

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 5 Acer Avenue Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5JQ

  25/02810/TPO Submitted 21 Nov 2025 0.3 miles away

  Trees: Lime (T1) - reduce the height by approximately 6m; Lime (T2) - fell; Lime (T3) - remove suckers from main stem; Lime (T4) - reduce by approximately 6m, remove large stem that overhangs the garden.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• MEADOW COTTAGE, 11 DUKES DRIVE, ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS, TN2 5FA

  WD/2026/8010/AA Submitted 28 Aug 2026 0.3 miles away

  ADDITION OF ROOFLIGHTS AND WINDOW REPLACEMENT WITH DOOR

  Granted Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 3 docs

• Benhall Mill Depot Benhall Mill Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5JH

  25/00665/OUT Submitted 18 Mar 2025 0.3 miles away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~23 Jul

  Outline (all matters reserved except access): Construction of 20 dwellings and demolition of existing buildings

  Awaiting decision Outline Demolition 117 docs
  Major scheme

• 26/02348/FULL Awaiting decision

  Royal Tunbridge Wells District Indoor Bowls Club Ltd High Woods Lane Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4TU

  Variation of condition 2, 4, 5, 9 & 10 of 25/03059/FUL - relocation of courts and bicycle store, erection of pergolas, addition of hardstanding and WC block, amendment to reception building; submission of details for retaining wall, netting and biodiversity enhancement measures

  Received 22 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/02320/FULL Awaiting decision

  22 Farmcombe Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5DF

  Roof extensions and first floor side extension

  Received 16 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/02302/FULL Awaiting decision

  12 Shirley Gardens Rusthall Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8TG

  Removal of porch and addition of single storey side extension

  Received 14 Oct, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/02305/FULL Awaiting decision

  Land North Of Hopgarden Close And Brewer Street Lamberhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 8DN

  New dwelling and associated works

  Received 14 Oct, published by the council 20 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/02300/FULL Awaiting decision

  51 Wheatfield Way Cranbrook Kent TN17 3NB

  Alterations to conservatory roof, and replacement outbuilding

  Received 13 Oct, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Full applications