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Planning in Royal Tunbridge Wells

Approved
96%
260 of 264 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Royal Tunbridge Wells in the last 24 months, from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Royal Tunbridge Wells

Postcode districts

TN1 217 applications in the last 12 monthsTN2 403 applications in the last 12 monthsTN4 260 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

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About Royal Tunbridge Wells

Royal Tunbridge Wells, located in Kent, England, is approximately 30 miles southeast of Central London, near the East Sussex border and the northern edge of the High Weald. Once a popular spa town during the Restoration, it attracted visitors to its chalybeate spring and the iconic Pantiles in the mid-1700s. Although its status as a spa has declined, tourism remains a significant contributor to the local economy. The town was granted the "Royal" prefix by King Edward VII in 1909, making it one of only three towns in England to hold this title, which may influence planning considerations in the area. The town has a population of approximately 57,772 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Tunbridge Wells district.

Royal Tunbridge Wells sits at an elevation of 97 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Royal Tunbridge Wells show an average sale price of £473,862, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Royal Tunbridge Wells has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Royal Tunbridge Wells planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Royal Tunbridge Wells, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 482 planning applications were submitted near Royal Tunbridge Wells. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

The most common types were tree works (58), full planning applications (45), discharge of conditions (36). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Royal Tunbridge Wells?
In the last 24 months, 482 planning applications were submitted near Royal Tunbridge Wells. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Royal Tunbridge Wells?
The average planning decision time near Royal Tunbridge Wells is 46 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Royal Tunbridge Wells?
The planning approval rate near Royal Tunbridge Wells is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Royal Tunbridge Wells?
The most common type of planning application near Royal Tunbridge Wells is tree works applications, with 58 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Royal Tunbridge Wells?
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