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Allowed23 October 20253368750

Dormers, Top Floor Flat, 9 Nevill Park,, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8NW

Planning appeal 3368750 at Dormers, Top Floor Flat, 9 Nevill Park,, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8NW (Tunbridge Wells Borough Council) was allowed on 23 October 2025 by Inspector Burley P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the appeal scheme on trees which make a positive contribution to the Conservation Area with specific regard to a London plane and a Common lime in the grounds of Field House.

‘Removal of section of earth bank to form parking area and bike enclosure. Extension of retaining wall’

Authority
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Other minor developments
Inspector
Burley P
Postcode
TN4 8NW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the appeal scheme on trees which make a positive contribution to the Conservation Area with specific regard to a London plane and a Common lime in the grounds of Field House

What decided it

The electricity cable re-routing along the western edge of the drive, combined with adherence to NJUG Guidelines via planning condition, would prevent harmful effects on the protected trees, thereby preserving the Conservation Area's character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Core Policy 4Policy EN13Policy EN12Policy EN1Policy EN5Policy EN4Policy EN22Policy EN16Policy EN24Policy EN17Draft Policy TP3

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