The free appeal record
Planning appeals in Tunbridge Wells, 2023
40 appeals decided in 2023, 33% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Notice upheld8 December 2023· enforcement3295788Land at 309 Upper Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9EY
without planning permission the erection of a single storey residential building containing a pair of studio flats
- Notice varied and upheld8 December 2023· enforcement3295165Land at High Birch Cottage, 21a Broadwater Down, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5NL
without planning permission the material change of use of the Land from residential garage to florist workshop
- Dismissed4 December 2023· minor3317458Printstile Place Penshurst Road, Bidborough, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 0LW
demolition of outbuildings, erection of one new dwelling and garage, associated landscaping and hardstanding
- Planning permission granted1 November 2023· enforcement3292576Land Part O/S Plot 3771, Standen Stables, Standen Street, Benenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4LA
material change of use of land to a mixed use for agriculture, equestrian and to include stationing of caravans for residential occupation with associated operational development (additional hard standing, repositioned manure store) - retrospective. (2 caravans)
- Allowed1 November 2023· minor3287995Standen Stables, Standen Street, Benenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4LA
- Allowed23 October 2023· minor33095401 Birch Close, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3TJ
Demolition of an existing outbuilding and the erection of 1 no. dwelling
- Allowed20 October 2023· householder332745974 High Street, Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8SG
Raised patio and steps
- Allowed19 October 2023· householder332653732 Beulah Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2NR
single storey rear extension, proposed three storey side extension and proposed dormer window to existing side roof
- Unknown10 October 2023· enforcement3319274Land at Crowbourne Orchard, Smiths Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 1ET
- Notice varied and upheld10 October 2023· enforcement3319273Land at Crowbourne Orchard, Smiths Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 1ET
the change of use of the land for the accommodation of 1 gypsy/traveller family, with static home, day room, stables and touring caravan.’ Appeals A and B
- Dismissed10 October 2023· minor3312609Mobile Home at Crowbourne Orchard, Smiths Lane, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, TN17 1EJ
- Dismissed28 September 2023· minor3312528Workshop Adjoining No.14 Southwood Avenue, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9PN
Demolition of existing workshop and erection of new dwelling
- Notice upheld28 September 2023· enforcement3306739High Woods, High Woods Lane, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9AA
Without planning permission the material change of use of the Land from agricultural to a mixed use of agricultural and siting and storage of motor vehicles, non-agricultural vehicles and a storage container including the erection of perimeter fencing and gates in association with the use
- Dismissed27 September 2023· major3303522Church Farm and Land, Church Road, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6HD
Hybrid Application: Outline (Access not reserved) - Residential development of up to 300 dwellings including 105 affordable dwellings and associated highways, landscaping, allotments, flood mitigation works including attenuation basins and open space; Full Application - Change of use of land to country open space
- Notice upheld22 September 2023· enforcement3305147Flat D, 72 Camden Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2QP
Conversion of ground floor and basement to create 1 x 2-bedroom flat
- Allowed31 August 2023· minor3312834St Andrews Medical Centre, St Andrews Court, Pinewood Gardens, Southborough, Kent, TN4 0LZ
the erection of three semi-detached townhouses to create six new family dwellings at the site of St Andrews Medical Centre
- Dismissed21 August 2023· minor3302890The Castle Inn, Crook Road, Brenchley, Tonbridge, TN12 7BN
change of use and conversion of Public House A4 use (at ground floor) into Residential C3 use to create a single dwelling with the residential unit above
- Dismissed7 August 2023· householder3313271Cloud Cottage North Road, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, TN17 1JJ
proposed ground and first floor extension
- Dismissed7 August 2023· minor3300771Land Adjoining Pax Cottage , Stockland Green Road , Speldhurst Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0TU
demolition of existing garages, erection of a single storey dwellinghouse with associated access and landscaping
- Dismissed4 August 2023· minor3305766Four Square Oast, Old Hay, Brenchley, Kent, TN12 7DG
the repair and reinstatement of a four kiln former Oast House
- Dismissed26 July 2023· minor3299852Land Between Blackthorn Avenue And Aspen Way, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9YB
erection of two residential dwellings (Use Class C3), associated hard and soft landscaping works and two car parking spaces
- Allowed25 July 2023· minor3297919Land Rear of Maynard Cottages, Brenchley Road, Matfield, Tonbridge
change of use and conversion of an existing outbuilding to provide a 2-bed holiday let with associated amenity area, landscaping and parking on land to the rear of Maynard Cottages, Brenchley
- Allowed18 July 2023· minor32574103 Hartleylands, Swattenden Lane, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3PS
a variation of condition 3 (No. of stationed caravans) of planning permission Ref TW/12/03241/FUL, dated 28 May 2013 for use of the land for the stationing of caravans for residential purposes for 1 No gypsy pitch at 3 Hartleylands, Swattenden Lane, Cranbrook, Kent TN17 3PS
- Dismissed14 July 2023· minor3286899The Hatchin Tan Grandshore Lane, Frittenden, Cranbrook, TN17 2BZ
stationing of three mobile homes, three touring caravans and a utility room for a gypsy family
- Allowed7 July 2023· commercial3310625Pavement Adjacent To Castacrete Ltd, Lamberts Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3EJ
the erection of new digital poster display
- Allowed7 July 2023· minor3308174Mount Ephraim Farm, Freight Lane, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3PG
demolition of disused agricultural outbuildings, and the erection of a new 3 bedroom dwelling
- Allowed23 June 2023· minor331188516 Westbrook Terrace, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5BP
outline application for 1no. dwelling
- Dismissed23 June 2023· minor3291698Top Lodge, Pembury Road, Capel, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 0QG
Construction of gymnasium outbuilding and proposed new driveway access including construction of new walls to front boundary line
- Dismissed7 June 2023· minor32931172nd Floor of 46a High Street, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1XF
Notification of Prior Approval for change of use of the 2nd floor of the building from offices carrying out any operational or business functions (Class E(g)(ii)) to 1 no: 2 bedroom flat (Class C3) with no external alterations to building elevations
- Dismissed30 May 2023· minor3283760Friars Coach House , Maidstone Road, Matfield, Near Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 7LG
a two bedroom bungalow which is energy efficient (designed by Scandia-Hus). External Gross (Footprint) 113m2. Internal Gross 98m2. Alternatively, if permission cannot be allowed for a permanent dwelling, even at appeal, planning permission for a mobile home. See letter attached
- Dismissed18 May 2023· minor3294725Glen Cove, The Common, Sissinghurst, Cranbrook, TN17 2AJ
a new 3 bed single storey dwelling with associated parking and landscaping
- Dismissed10 May 2023· minor3283836Horsmonden Road, Brenchley, Kent, TN12 7AT
erection of a 4 bed chalet bungalow
- Allowed18 April 2023· minor3287487Crittenden House Crittenden Road, Matfield, Tonbridge, TN12 7EN
construction of new dwelling in place of permitted residential conversion
- Dismissed11 April 2023· householder32909164 Howes Cottages, Talbot Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN18 4LX
the replacement of the existing front door and side window to front elevation ground floor
- Dismissed23 March 2023· minor3302711The Nurseries, Pralls Lane, Matfield, Tonbridge, TN12 7DX
proposed replacement of former farm office and garage (which benefit from planning permission for residential conversion) with a detached single dwelling, together with car parking provision and landscaping
- Allowed21 March 2023· ldc3288739Milford House, Penshurst Road, Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 0PH
the erection of garden shed
- Notice varied and upheld1 March 2023· enforcement3280613All That Land Known As Former Pf Skeet Yard, Talbot Road, Hawkhurst, Kent, TN18 4NB
without planning permission the unauthorised construction of a wooden and metal "retaining mechanism" on the Land adjacent to the boundary of the neighbouring property to the north-east known as The Hollies (A photograph showing the “retaining mechanism” is attached to this Notice)
- Dismissed26 January 2023· minor3297402Plummers Paddock, Biddenden Road, Sissinghurst , TN17 2AB
the erection of a dwelling and detached garage with associated orchard, landscaping and ecological enhancements
- Dismissed24 January 2023· minor3293047Land Adjacent to Tanyard Car Park, The Tanyard, Cranbrook, TN17 3HR
demolition of existing bungalow and erection of four dwelling houses, with associated amenity areas and parking
- Dismissed5 January 2023· major3287392Land Off Angley Road, Nb There Is An Existing Nursery Served off Quaker Lane , Cranbrook, TN17 2HF
the development of 35 residential units with associated garaging and parking and infrastructure including off site highway improvement works and a replacement pre-school children's daycare nursery facility with associated car parking
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