Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
Kent · England · Town
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.
Population: 57,772 (2011) · Elevation: 97m
District: Tunbridge Wells
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £529,093 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tunbridge Wells
- Parliamentary constituency: Tunbridge Wells
- LSOA: Tunbridge Wells 008D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Royal Tunbridge Wells.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Royal Tunbridge Wells based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
88 planning applications found near Royal Tunbridge Wells.
- - Palm Court Royal Victoria Place Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Internal alterations including the infill of the Lower Mall atrium
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 25 High Street Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1UT
Submission of details in relation to Conditions 4 (HVAC details & method statement) & 5 (staircase details) of 26/00047/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 12 Lonsdale Gardens Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1NU
Replacement of rear windows & door
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Cheltenham House 62A Mount Pleasant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1RB
Prior Notification for the change of use of first, second & third floors from Class E (commercial, business & service ) to 1 dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 3 Lansdowne Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent
Trees in a Conservation Area notification: Robinia (False Acacia) (T1) - Reduce overall height by a maximum of 5m forming a pollard.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 15 Lansdowne Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2NG
Conversion of 3no residential flats into 1no detached dwelling. Part single / part two storey rear extension; roof extensions including addition of dormer windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - The Carriage House 88 Grosvenor Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2AX
Non-material amendment in relation to 24/00695/FULL - (additional parking space in basement)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 6 Calverley Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2SH
TREES: Sweet Chestnut (T1) - Reduce canopy by 2-3m back to the previous pruning points
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 92B Mount Pleasant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1RT
Listed Building Consent - Replacement of 4no. windows and installation of replica softwood, single glazed, sashes and weights; Replacement of 3No. hardwood sills; Repairs and redecoration of 3no. Ocul
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - The Range Vale Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1BT
(Retrospective) Stationing of coffee sales trailer
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Tunbridge Wells Railway Station Vale Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1BT
Telecommunications Notification - Installation of external cabling and laying of duct
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 5 Clanricarde Gardens Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1PE
Trees in a Conservation Area notification: Beech (T1) - prune branches overhanging the road, remove dead, broken or diseased branches, remove any growing downward, towards main trunk or crossing other
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 32 Mount Ephraim Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8AU
Submission of details in relation to condition 3a (roofs), 3b (timber framing), 3c (windows), 3d (miscellaneous joinery), 3e (plasterwork), 3f (railings), 3g (timber decay investigation), 3h (timber d
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Tunbridge Wells Railway Station Vale Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1BT
Telecommunications Notification - Installation of external cabling and laying of duct
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 32 Mount Ephraim Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8AU
Submission of details in relation to condition 3 (ventilation) of 23/02650/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 53 Grosvenor Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2AY
Single storey rear extension between existing rear projections
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Torrington Car Park Vale Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1BT
EIA Screening Opinion: Redevelopment comprising the partial demolition of existing structures and erection of a 17-storey building and 10-storey shoulder building for Built to Rent residential accommo
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Junior Childcare Ltd 6 Clanricarde Gardens Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1PH
Advertisement - 2no road-side totem signs; 1no fascia sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Jarvis House 4 Mount Ephraim Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification : Copper Beech (T1) - 30% crown reduction; Copper Beech (T2) - 30% crown reduction
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Former ABC Cinema Site Mount Pleasant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1PN
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 37 - (Water feature); Condition 39 - (External lighting) of 22/02304/FULL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Tunbridge Wells | Date: 2026-03-11
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A brief summary of Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent
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 £529,093, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Royal Tunbridge Wells a particularly low-crime area.
Royal Tunbridge Wells has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Royal Tunbridge Wells includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Royal Tunbridge Wells
In the last 24 months, 170 planning applications were submitted near Royal Tunbridge Wells. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Royal Tunbridge Wells may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Royal Tunbridge Wells were tree works (63), full planning applications (44), discharge of conditions (19). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 169 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 99 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 66 applications
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