The Rectory Rectory Drive Bidborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0UL

Awaiting decision 26/00709/TCA
Council
Date received
29 Mar 2026
Date validated
29 Mar 2026
Postcode
TN3 0UL

Description

Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: Beech (T1) - dismantle to near ground level; Beech (T2-4) - dismantle to near ground level; Cherry, Laurel, Hazel (G5) - reduce height to 1.8m & reduce garden side by 1.5-2m; Oak (T6) - dismantle to near ground level; Apple (T7) - dismantle to near ground level; Holly, Beech. Cherry Laurel (G8) - reduce overhanging by 6m & remove dead stems from Holly to near ground level;

8.2/10
Planning Authority Score
#11 of 282

Tunbridge Wells is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #58 out of 282. 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%).

Tunbridge Wells decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #50 of 282
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #62 of 282
87%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #58 of 282
26%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #36 of 282
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