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Planning in Tunbridge Wells by area

In the last month there were 54 new planning applications and 7 decisions worth knowing about across Tunbridge Wells, and 100% of those decided were approved. Here is every area ranked, the biggest housing schemes and what people are applying for.

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54new applicationslast 31 days
7decisions6 approved, 0 refused
100%approval rateof applications approved or refused
21new homes applied forin new applications, last 31 days

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Busiest this month: Royal Tunbridge Wells (22), Rusthall (13) and Southborough (13). The middle Tunbridge Wells area had 1, and 6 areas had none at all.

Every area, ranked

1Royal Tunbridge WellsTN1222022012
2RusthallTN41312110–
3SouthboroughTN413130008
4Paddock WoodTN12660002
5CranbrookTN17440004
6PemburyTN242220–
7SpeldhurstTN333000–
8BenendenTN1721110–
9BidboroughTN322000–
10SandhurstTN1822000–
11Five Oak GreenTN1211000–
12GoudhurstTN1711000–
13HartleyTN1711000–
14LamberhurstTN311000–
15TudeleyTN1110110–

New applications and decisions worth knowing about within each area’s circle over the last 31 days. Minor items such as tree work notices aren’t counted. Areas overlap, so one application can count in more than one area. Tap a column to sort.

The biggest housing schemes

Applications and decisions in the last month for three or more homes, counted from the council’s description. Tap a scheme for the details and a link to the council’s planning page.

What people are applying for

Rear extension151320–
Loft conversion7700–
New homes6600–
Demolition3210–
Side extension3210–
Extension2110–
Phone mast2200–
Change of use2100–
Outline plans1100–
Shop or office to homes1100–
Going green1100–
Other181710–

Applications and decisions worth knowing about across Tunbridge Wells, last 31 days. An approval rate needs at least three decisions.

Where the figures come from

Applications and decisions come from the council’s planning website, gathered by UK PlanIt. We count each area as a circle round its middle, the same as on its MeBabber page. Some dates are estimated from the application number, and we never show applicants’ names.

See our sources and their licences. Figures update every night.

Planning in every area

Questions people ask

Which areas of Tunbridge Wells have the most planning applications?

Over the last month, the busiest areas for planning were Royal Tunbridge Wells (22), Rusthall (13), Southborough (13), Paddock Wood (6) and Cranbrook (4), counting new applications and decisions worth knowing about. The middle area had 1.

How many planning applications are approved in Tunbridge Wells?

Of the 6 applications approved or refused in the last month, 6 were approved and 0 refused: an approval rate of 100%.

What are people in Tunbridge Wells applying for?

The most common plans over the last month were rear extension (15), loft conversion (7) and new homes (6).

Where are new homes planned in Tunbridge Wells?

The biggest housing scheme in the last month was 6 new homes at Land At The Junction Of St Andrews Park Road And London Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent (6 homes, applied for). The areas with the most new homes applied for were Royal Tunbridge Wells (12), Southborough (8) and Cranbrook (4).