Gorsebrook Pembury Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3QN
Pending
26/01230/TPO
Description
TREES: Western Red Cedar (T1) - Remove
Nearby new applications
2 Squirrel Way Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3LN
Replacement rear and two storey side extension
1 Kingswood Close Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4XA
Trees: Oak (T1) - Reduce overall canopy by 2-3m
Camster Camden Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4TW
(Retrospective) Removal of existing iron railings
Rosset Holt Kingswood Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3RB
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 22/02247/FULL - (Use of roof voi...
Land Adjacent To The Water Tower Pembury Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3RG
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: Larch (T1) - Remove deadwood and hang...
108 St James Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2LL
Single-storey side extension & replacement of rear window
Historical activity at this location
31 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2021
Approved
Trees in Conservation Area Notification: T1 (LAUREL) - Reduce overhang by 4m; T2 (RHODODE…
2020
Approved
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of 16/503067/FULL (Erection of a dwelling [amen…
2018
Approved
Submission of Details in Relation to Conditions 3 (Design Details), 4 (Landscaping) and 5…
2018
Approved
Submission of Details in Relation to Conditions 3 (Design Details), 4 (Landscaping) and 5…
2016
Approved
Trees In Conservation Area - T1 - Lawson cypress - Fell;
2016
Withdrawn
Conservation area notification to 1no Lawson Cypress - Fell
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
Greenhaven Pembury Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3QN
Tree in Conservation Area Notification - CEDAR (T1) - Thin overall canopy by 20%
2025
Approved
Greenhaven Pembury Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3QN
Tree in Conservation Area Notification - CEDAR (T1) - Thin overall canopy by 20%
2024
Approved
The Old Bothy Pembury Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3QN
Non-Material Amendment in relation to 22/01336/FULL - Remove requirement for fence on bou…
2024
Approved
The Old Bothy Pembury Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3QN
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 3 - (External Materials) of 22/01336/FULL
2024
Approved
The Old Bothy Pembury Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3QN
Non-Material Amendment in relation to 22/01336/FULL - Remove requirement for fence on bou…
2024
Approved
The Old Bothy Pembury Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3QN
Submission of Details in relation to Condition 3 - (External Materials) of 22/01336/FULL
2024
Approved
Flat 1 Marnock Place Pembury Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3QN
Trees: GOAT WILLOW - Remove
2024
Approved
Flat 1 Marnock Place Pembury Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3QN
Trees: GOAT WILLOW - Remove
2023
Approved
Gounds Of Marnock Place Pembury Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3QN
Trees: 2 no. CHERRY - Reduce and shape top by a third
2022
Approved
The Old Bothy Pembury Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3QN
Demolition of existing garden building. New garden building.
2021
Approved
Marnock Place Pembury Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: T1 (APPLE) - Crown reduce by at least two metr…
2021
Approved
OS Plot 7855 Pembury Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: Remove young, self-seeded trees from field.
2020
Approved
The Old Bothy Pembury Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3QN
Submission of Details in Relation to Conditions 3 (External Materials), 4 (Garden Wall Dr…
2019
Approved
The Old Bothy Pembury Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3QN
Demolition of remaining sections of boundary wall fronting lane; rebuilding of wall along…
2019
Approved
The Old Bothy Pembury Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3QN
Demolition of remaining sections of boundary wall fronting lane; rebuilding of wall along…
2019
Withdrawn
The Old Bothy Pembury Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3QN
Non Material Amendment in relation to 10/03936/HOUSE - Demolish entire boundary wall and…
2019
Withdrawn
The Old Bothy Pembury Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3QN
Non Material Amendment in relation to 10/03936/HOUSE - Demolish entire boundary wall and…
2018
Refused
Greenhaven Pembury Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3QN
TREES: YEW (T2)- Prune branches to the boundary fence line.
2018
Refused
Greenhaven Pembury Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3QN
TREES: YEW (T2)- Prune branches to the boundary fence line.
2018
Approved
Greenhaven Pembury Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3QN
Trees in a Conservation Area notification: CEDAR (T1)- Thin by 15% including reduction of…
2018
Approved
Greenhaven Pembury Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3QN
Trees in a Conservation Area notification: CEDAR (T1)- Thin by 15% including reduction of…
2017
Approved
Marnock Place Pembury Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent
Trees: GROUP OF HOLLY (G1) - Reduce height by 5 metres and laterals by 1 metre; GROUP OF…
2016
Approved
Gorsebrook Pembury Road Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 3QN
Erection of a dwelling (amendments to 15/503802/FULL allowed on appeal APP/M2270/W/15/314…
2016
Approved
The Pinfold Pembury Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3QN
TPO application to: PART A: 1 No. Mature Copper Beech tree- Deadwood removed, crossing/ru…
2016
Approved
Marnock Place Pembury Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3QN
DD notification to 1no Oak - fell
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