11 Acer Avenue Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5JQ

1. 28 Sep 2026

   Received by Tunbridge Wells

2. 30 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 30 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 25 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 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 5 Acer Avenue Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5JQ

  25/02810/TPO Submitted 21 Nov 2025 50 yards 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

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

  25/00665/OUT Submitted 18 Mar 2025 200 yards 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

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

  25/03050/DEMREQ Submitted 19 Dec 2025 200 yards away

  Prior Notification for demolition of 1 x storage shed, 1 x part portal frame structure/part brickwork structure & 1 x single storey part stone walled structure.

  Granted Prior approval Demolition 12 docs
  Small domestic

• LITTLE MOUNT FARM, BENHALL MILL ROAD, FRANT, TN2 5JW

  WD/2026/1283/NMA Submitted 26 Jun 2026 250 yards away

  APPLICATION FOR A NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO WD/2021/2467MRM (RESERVED MATTERS PURSUANT TO OUTLINE PERMISSION WD/2019/1648/MAO (OUTLINE APPLICATION FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING BUILDINGS ON SITE AND THE ERECTION OF A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY OF UP TO 146 UNITS OF ACCOMMODATION (C2 USE) AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES INCLUDING RESTAURANT, CAFÉ, SHOP, HAIRDRESSERS, SPA, CINEMA AND GP FACILITY, WITH ACCESS, INFRASTRUCTURE, OPEN SPACE, LANDSCAPING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS (ALL MATTERS RESERVED EXCEPT FOR ACCESS)) - PHASE 1 COMPRISING THE ERECTION OF 55 UNITS OF ACCOMMODATION (C2 USE), COMMUNAL FACILITIES, ENERGY CENTRE, MAINTENANCE BUILDING AND OTHER ANCILLARY STRUCTURES, PARKING, LANDSCAPING, SUDS AND OTHER ASSOCIATED WORKS.) THE AMENDMENTS ARE MINOR IN NATURE AND SEEK TO AMEND THE PROPOSED ELEVATIONAL TREATMENT OF PART OF THE SWIMMING POOL ELEMENT TO BRICK RATHER THAN RENDER.

  Granted Amendments Demolition 7 docs
  Major scheme

• LITTLE MOUNT FARM, BENHALL MILL ROAD, FRANT, TN2 5JW

  TM/2026/0174/TPC Submitted 13 Aug 2026 250 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~8 Oct

  WORK TO T19, T17, T1 AND T10 AS PER SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CONDTIONS RELATED TO PLANNING APPLICATION WD/2019/1648 AND WD/2021/2467

  Awaiting decision Trees 8 docs

• LAND AT LITTLE MOUNT FARM, BENHALL MILL ROAD, FRANT

  WD/2025/2892/CD Submitted 23 Dec 2025 300 yards away

  APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITIONS 5, 7, 8 , 9, 14, 19, 20, 21, ATTACHED TO WD/2019/1648/MAO (PHASES 2 & 3).

  Granted Conditions 17 docs

• 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