The Mead School 16 Frant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5SN
Pending
26/01104/TCA
Description
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: Yew (T1) - Fell; Holly (T2/T3/T4) - Fell; Laurel (T5/T6) - Fell
Nearby new applications
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Conversion of existing offices into 4No. flats
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Dead, Dying or Dangerous Tree Notification: Norway Maple - fell
72 High Street Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1YB
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 3 - (external openings); Conditio...
G Collins & Sons 74 High Street Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1YB
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 3 - (Method Statement); Condition...
The Grove Claremont Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1TQ
Dead, Dying or Dangerous Tree Notification: Lime - reduce by 6m to just above ma...
7 Broadwater Down Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5NJ
Dead, Dying or Dangerous Tree Notification: Leylandii - fell
Historical activity at this location
38 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Refused
TREES: CEDAR (T1) - Dismantle to ground
2025
Approved
TREES: CEDAR (T1) - Reduce southern and eastern lateral limbs by 1.5 -2m. Reduce the west…
2025
Refused
TREES: CEDAR (T1) - Dismantle to ground
2025
Approved
TREES: CEDAR (T1) - Reduce southern and eastern lateral limbs by 1.5 -2m. Reduce the west…
2024
Approved
Prior Notification for installation of a roof mounted solar array. For its prior approval…
2024
Approved
Prior Notification for installation of a roof mounted solar array. For its prior approval…
2017
Approved
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - Removal of 1 No. Hazel and replacement with 1…
2018
Approved
Submission of Details in relation to condition 3 (Hard and Soft Landscaping), 5 (Construc…
2018
Approved
Submission of Details in relation to condition 3 (Hard and Soft Landscaping), 5 (Construc…
2018
Approved
Change of surface of existing sports play area from natural to artificial grass; Replacem…
2018
Approved
Change of surface of existing sports play area from natural to artificial grass; Replacem…
2016
Approved
Trees: Tree works as per schedule
2016
Trees: (T17) Cedar - Cleanout Deadwood + Reduce one branch.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
2 Howard Gardens Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5SL
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: CRAB APPLE (T1) - Fell tree
2025
Approved
2 Howard Gardens Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5SL
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: CRAB APPLE (T1) - Fell tree
2025
Approved
High Ford Linden Park Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5QL
New front entrance porch and steps
2025
Approved
High Ford Linden Park Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5QL
New front entrance porch and steps
2025
Approved
Flat 4 20 Frant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5SN
Dead, Dying or Dangerous Tree Notification: HOLLY - Fell
2025
Approved
Flat 4 20 Frant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5SN
Dead, Dying or Dangerous Tree Notification: HOLLY - Fell
2025
Approved
6 Montacute Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5QP
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: CONIFER (T1) - Reduce height by 30% & trim; 3n…
2025
Approved
6 Montacute Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5QP
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: CONIFER (T1) - Reduce height by 30% & trim; 3n…
2024
Approved
8 Montacute Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5QP
Crown roof with front and rear tiled & hipped dormers; replace chimneys; side (north) fir…
2024
Approved
8 Montacute Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5QP
Crown roof with front and rear tiled & hipped dormers; replace chimneys; side (north) fir…
2024
Approved
4 Howard Gardens Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5SL
Trees in Conservation Area Notificaton: WEEPING BIRCH (T1) - Fell
2024
Approved
4 Howard Gardens Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5SL
Trees in Conservation Area Notificaton: WEEPING BIRCH (T1) - Fell
2024
Approved
12 Howard Gardens Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5SL
Proposed open porch, window replacement, new windows and doors, sun shade to rear and con…
2024
Approved
12 Howard Gardens Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5SL
Proposed open porch, window replacement, new windows and doors, sun shade to rear and con…
2024
12 Howard Gardens Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5SL
Proposed open porch, window replacement, new windows and doors, sun shade to rear and con…
2024
12 Howard Gardens Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5SL
Proposed open porch, window replacement, new windows and doors, sun shade to rear and con…
2023
Approved
6 Howard Gardens Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5SL
Installation of air source heat pump in garden
2023
Approved
12 Frant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5SE
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: OAK (T1) - Reduce and shape crown by 25% overa…
2023
Approved
7 Frant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5SD
Tree in Conservation Area Notification - ACER (T1) - Removal to ground level
2023
Approved
10 Frant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5SE
Trees: SYCAMORE - Fell to ground level, diseased tree identified by appeal inspector and…
2016
Approved
Railway Land Adjacent To The Mead School 16 Frant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5SN
Tree: Oak - Fell.
2016
Approved
12 Howard Gardens Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5SL
Dead and dangerous tree notification: Dead Scotts Pine - Fell
2016
Approved
14 Frant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5SN
Conservation area notification to 1no Yew tree - Remove
2016
Approved
12 Frant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5SE
TPO application to 1no. Conifer - Fell
2016
Approved
12 Montacute Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5QR
DD notification to 1no. Willow - make safe
Tunbridge Wells
Planning Authority Score
8.5/10
Excellent
#13 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Tunbridge Wells is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #28 out of 292. Only 26% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).
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Tunbridge Wells decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #51 of 292
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #64 of 292
84%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #28 of 292
26%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #38 of 292
88%
Minor dwellings approved
167 decided (1-9 homes)
78%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
53 decided
1,217
Total decisions
78 refused in 2025