20 The Ferns Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2JT

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 25/02282/TCA Granted

  20 The Ferns Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2JT

  Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: PURPLE LEAF PLUMB (T1) - Reduce canopy by a maximum of 2m

  Decided 17 Oct 2025 Trees

1. 24 Sep 2026

   Received by Tunbridge Wells

2. 25 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 19 November 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, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Tunbridge Wells decided tree works applications in a median of 38 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 4 The Ferns Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2JT

  26/01563/TPO Submitted 10 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~4 Sep

  2x Lime (G1) - Re-pollard by reducing the height by approx. 6m and lateral branches by 2-3m back to previous pruning points without cutting into the old wood

  Decided Trees 7 docs

• 4 The Ferns Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2JT

  21/01625/NMAMD Submitted 10 May 2021 50 yards away

  Non Material Amendment in Relation to 20/00930/FULL - Change part of the approved brick work to render finish to match existing

  Granted Amendments 4 docs

• 20 The Ferns Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2JT

  25/02282/TCA Submitted 24 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: PURPLE LEAF PLUMB (T1) - Reduce canopy by a maximum of 2m

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 24 The Ferns Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2JT

  25/02749/FULL Submitted 14 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Single-storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 24 The Ferns Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2JT

  25/02291/PNEXT Submitted 25 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Prior notification for a proposed single-storey rear extension which: A) Extends by 4.50 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling; B) Has a maximum height of 2.85 metres from the natural ground level; C) Has a height of 2.85 metres at the eaves from the natural ground level

  Withdrawn Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• Land South Of 3 Carlton Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2JS

  26/02083/FULL Submitted 18 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~17 Nov

  Erection of 4 no. flats with associated new access, parking, hard and soft landscaping

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling
  Several homes

• 26/02124/TCA Awaiting decision

  Deedah Oakdale Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8DS

  CA Trees: Conifer (1 & 2) remove, Conifer (3) reduce height by 1/3, Yew (5) reduce overhang to boundary

  Received 24 Sep, published by the council 25 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/02132/TPO Awaiting decision

  41 Hopwood Gardens Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9PT

  TPO: Sycamore (G1) remove lateral branches overhanging neighbouring garden to 6m from ground level

  Received 24 Sep, published by the council 25 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/01843/TCA Granted

  9 Carlton Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2JS

  Tree CA, Horse Chestnut (T4C12) removal

  Received 18 Aug, published by the council 20 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/02099/TCA Awaiting decision

  29 Norris Close Hawkhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 4EN

  Trees CA: Corkscrew Willow (T1) reduce height by 5m and width by 2m. Silver Birch (T2) reduce height by 1.8m. Willow (T3) fell

  Received 22 Sep, published by the council 24 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/02095/TCA Awaiting decision

  Hillbrow Roedean Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5JX

  Tree CA: Cherry (T1) reduce crown by up to 50%. 4 Lime (T2, T3, T4 & T5) pollard growth back to trunks

  Received 22 Sep, published by the council 24 Sep 2026 Trees