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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.

  1. Notice upheld8 December 2023· enforcement3295788
    Land 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

  2. Notice varied and upheld8 December 2023· enforcement3295165
    Land 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

  3. Dismissed4 December 2023· minor3317458
    Printstile Place Penshurst Road, Bidborough, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 0LW

    demolition of outbuildings, erection of one new dwelling and garage, associated landscaping and hardstanding

  4. Planning permission granted1 November 2023· enforcement3292576
    Land 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)

  5. Allowed1 November 2023· minor3287995
    Standen Stables, Standen Street, Benenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4LA
  6. Allowed23 October 2023· minor3309540
    1 Birch Close, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3TJ

    Demolition of an existing outbuilding and the erection of 1 no. dwelling

  7. Allowed20 October 2023· householder3327459
    74 High Street, Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8SG

    Raised patio and steps

  8. Allowed19 October 2023· householder3326537
    32 Beulah Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2NR

    single storey rear extension, proposed three storey side extension and proposed dormer window to existing side roof

  9. Unknown10 October 2023· enforcement3319274
    Land at Crowbourne Orchard, Smiths Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 1ET
  10. Notice varied and upheld10 October 2023· enforcement3319273
    Land 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

  11. Dismissed10 October 2023· minor3312609
    Mobile Home at Crowbourne Orchard, Smiths Lane, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, TN17 1EJ
  12. Dismissed28 September 2023· minor3312528
    Workshop Adjoining No.14 Southwood Avenue, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9PN

    Demolition of existing workshop and erection of new dwelling

  13. Notice upheld28 September 2023· enforcement3306739
    High 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

  14. Dismissed27 September 2023· major3303522
    Church 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

  15. Notice upheld22 September 2023· enforcement3305147
    Flat D, 72 Camden Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2QP

    Conversion of ground floor and basement to create 1 x 2-bedroom flat

  16. Allowed31 August 2023· minor3312834
    St 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

  17. Dismissed21 August 2023· minor3302890
    The 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

  18. Dismissed7 August 2023· householder3313271
    Cloud Cottage North Road, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, TN17 1JJ

    proposed ground and first floor extension

  19. Dismissed7 August 2023· minor3300771
    Land 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

  20. Dismissed4 August 2023· minor3305766
    Four Square Oast, Old Hay, Brenchley, Kent, TN12 7DG

    the repair and reinstatement of a four kiln former Oast House

  21. Dismissed26 July 2023· minor3299852
    Land 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

  22. Allowed25 July 2023· minor3297919
    Land 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

  23. Allowed18 July 2023· minor3257410
    3 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

  24. Dismissed14 July 2023· minor3286899
    The Hatchin Tan Grandshore Lane, Frittenden, Cranbrook, TN17 2BZ

    stationing of three mobile homes, three touring caravans and a utility room for a gypsy family

  25. Allowed7 July 2023· commercial3310625
    Pavement Adjacent To Castacrete Ltd, Lamberts Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3EJ

    the erection of new digital poster display

  26. Allowed7 July 2023· minor3308174
    Mount Ephraim Farm, Freight Lane, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3PG

    demolition of disused agricultural outbuildings, and the erection of a new 3 bedroom dwelling

  27. Allowed23 June 2023· minor3311885
    16 Westbrook Terrace, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5BP

    outline application for 1no. dwelling

  28. Dismissed23 June 2023· minor3291698
    Top 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

  29. Dismissed7 June 2023· minor3293117
    2nd 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

  30. Dismissed30 May 2023· minor3283760
    Friars 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

  31. Dismissed18 May 2023· minor3294725
    Glen Cove, The Common, Sissinghurst, Cranbrook, TN17 2AJ

    a new 3 bed single storey dwelling with associated parking and landscaping

  32. Dismissed10 May 2023· minor3283836
    Horsmonden Road, Brenchley, Kent, TN12 7AT

    erection of a 4 bed chalet bungalow

  33. Allowed18 April 2023· minor3287487
    Crittenden House Crittenden Road, Matfield, Tonbridge, TN12 7EN

    construction of new dwelling in place of permitted residential conversion

  34. Dismissed11 April 2023· householder3290916
    4 Howes Cottages, Talbot Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN18 4LX

    the replacement of the existing front door and side window to front elevation ground floor

  35. Dismissed23 March 2023· minor3302711
    The 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

  36. Allowed21 March 2023· ldc3288739
    Milford House, Penshurst Road, Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 0PH

    the erection of garden shed

  37. Notice varied and upheld1 March 2023· enforcement3280613
    All 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)

  38. Dismissed26 January 2023· minor3297402
    Plummers Paddock, Biddenden Road, Sissinghurst , TN17 2AB

    the erection of a dwelling and detached garage with associated orchard, landscaping and ecological enhancements

  39. Dismissed24 January 2023· minor3293047
    Land 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

  40. Dismissed5 January 2023· major3287392
    Land 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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