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Planning appeals in Tunbridge Wells

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Appeals the Planning Inspectorate has decided in Tunbridge Wells since 2016, refreshed nightly. A decision the Inspectorate published without naming the authority in a form we can match is listed under its own address instead. Type a topic into the free search to read how Inspectors have reasoned here.

The Planning Inspectorate has decided 456 planning appeals in Tunbridge Wells since 2016, of which 24% were allowed. In the last twelve months there were 26 decisions, 27% allowed. The median time from receipt of an appeal to its decision is 28 weeks. Figures as at 30 October 2026, from the Inspectorate's published decisions.

469

appeals on record since 2016

24%

of decided appeals allowed

28 wks

median receipt to decision

decisions in the last 12 months, 27% allowed

By appeal type

Householder91 decided

37% allowed

Minor262 decided

21% allowed

Major26 decided

27% allowed

Commercial3 decided

33% allowed

Enforcement56 decided

2% allowed

Other22 decided

32% allowed

Not classified9 decided

22% allowed

By procedure

Written representations431 decided

22% allowed

Hearings33 decided

36% allowed

Inquiries5 decided

40% allowed

Every decision, by year

2026 · 21 · 19% allowed 2025 · 45 · 18% allowed 2024 · 41 · 16% allowed 2023 · 40 · 33% allowed 2022 · 34 · 50% allowed 2021 · 37 · 37% allowed 2020 · 33 · 12% allowed 2019 · 70 · 19% allowed 2018 · 53 · 13% allowed 2017 · 66 · 26% allowed 2016 · 29 · 26% allowed

Latest decisions in Tunbridge Wells

Dismissed20 October 20266012604
Manchester House The Heath, Horsmonden, TN12 8HT
change of use of a small internal room (former hairdresser) to ancillary residential accommodation within the existing dwellinghouse (Class C3)
Dismissed21 September 2026· other6005229
1 The Down Cottages, Lamberhurst Down, Lamberhurst, TN3 8EX
Single storey rear extensions and patio
Dismissed21 September 20266005225
1 The Down Cottages, Lamberhurst Down, Lamberhurst, TN3 8EX
Single storey rear extensions and patio
Allowed3 September 20266012775
Flat 3, 49 Madeira Park, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5SY
Replacement of 2 windows at first floor level from single-glazed white timber frames to double-glazed uPVC (front oriel window and rear casement window with leaded lights and fanlights)
Dismissed28 August 2026· other6006260
2 Ashfield Cottages, Horns Hill, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, TN18 4XD
Erection of oak framed garden room to the side
Dismissed28 August 20266006259
2 Ashfield Cottages, Horns Hill, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, TN18 4XD
Erection of oak framed garden room to the side
Allowed30 July 20266006922
Larchmere House, Biddenden Road, Frittenden, Cranbrook, TN17 2EN
the construction of two storey front extension, three storey rear extension and new first floor side extension
Allowed13 July 2026· advert6004197
Highgate Service Station, Rye Road, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, TN18 4HA
Display of an illuminated small format advertising display
Dismissed10 July 20266007903
Porters Lodge, Ferndale Gardens, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3PL
demolition of existing garages and porters flat and construction of a pair of semi-detached dwellings
Dismissed10 July 20266007577
The Mill House, Powder Mill Lane, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9EG
Stationing of shepherd hut as holiday accommodation
Dismissed9 July 2026· minor6001875
118 London Road, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 0PN
Dismissed25 June 20266004770
11A Little Mount Sion, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1YS
change of use from office to residential dwelling; internal alterations & amended external fenestration without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 24/02625/FUL, dated 9 December 2024
Dismissed8 June 20266003246
Land East Side of Willow Lane, Willow Lane, Paddock Wood, TN12 6NL
the extension of existing site & erection of four holiday lodges. Associated hard and soft landscaping without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 24/02686/FULL, dated 29 January 2025
Dismissed11 May 2026· other3375054
46 Monson Colonnade, Monson Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1LR
listed building consent – for the replacement of the existing 1st and 2nd floor single glazed timber windows on the front elevation with new double glazed timber units
Dismissed15 April 2026· commercial6003549
118 London Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 0PN
for 1no. illuminated fascia sign

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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Figures are computed from decisions the Planning Inspectorate has published for this authority area and refresh with the record; decisions without a published letter or a recorded authority may be missing. This page is research, not advice. Verify against the Inspectorate’s own record before relying on a decision. What is in the record.