How many planning applications are there in Tunbridge Wells?

We recorded 890 planning applications in Tunbridge Wells in the last 90 days, of which 562 were approved and 30 refused. The figures are counted from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council's own public register and update weekly.

Can I get planning application leads for Tunbridge Wells?

Yes. A free Just Granted account shows every application we hold for Tunbridge Wells, and the £39 a month plan includes 30 printed letters to applicants, then £1.20 each.

Does this page show who applied in Tunbridge Wells?

No. Applicant names and addresses never appear on a public page. We show what was proposed, what was decided and when.

Planning applications in Tunbridge Wells

Decided by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, english district. Part of Kent.

A flat overhead site plan of a street of generic building plots with one plot picked out.

890 applications in the last 90 days Measured

562 of them approved

30 refused

54 days typical time from validation to decision Median of the decisions we hold

Applications a week for the last 12 weeks — busiest week 56. Measured

27 Jul 2026 12 Oct 2026

Jobs on the register in Tunbridge Wells

Newest first, straight from Tunbridge Wells Borough Council's public register — what was proposed and what happened to it. We never publish who applied or where they live — that is what an account is for.

TPO Tree: Holly (T1) fell Awaiting decision Received 16 Oct 2026
CA Trees: 2 Lime (G1) reduce canopies by 2-3m back to established pollard points Awaiting decision Received 15 Oct 2026
Submission of details for condition 3 (materials) & 4 (joinery) of 25/01755/LBC Awaiting decision Received 15 Oct 2026
Removal of porch and addition of single storey side extension Awaiting decision Received 14 Oct 2026
Alterations to conservatory roof, and replacement outbuilding Awaiting decision Received 13 Oct 2026
Submission of details for condition 7 (drainage) and condition 13(1) (Remediation Strategy) of 25/02891/FULL Awaiting decision Received 13 Oct 2026
Submission of details for conditions 3 (brick details), 4 (mortar), 5 (weatherboarding) & 6 (tiles) of 26/01722/LBC Awaiting decision Received 13 Oct 2026
TPO: Oak x2 (T1) fell Awaiting decision Received 13 Oct 2026
TPO: Oak (T1) reduce canopy by 3m Awaiting decision Received 13 Oct 2026
CA trees: Weeping Willow (T1) reduce height by 3m, re-pollard remaining canopy Awaiting decision Received 13 Oct 2026
CA trees: Bay (T1) - crown reduce by 1.5 m, Lawson Cypress (T2) - fell Awaiting decision Received 13 Oct 2026
Variation of condition 10 of 22/00582/FULL for temporary extension of delivery hours between 30 November and 31 January Awaiting decision Received 13 Oct 2026

That is 12 of 890. A free account shows every one of them, filtered how you like.

Where Tunbridge Wells is on the map. 1 district shaded on applications we hold. Measured

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