Colebrooke House Pembury Road Capel Tonbridge Kent TN11 0QD

Awaiting decision 26/00765/FULL
Council
Date received
7 Apr 2026
Date validated
14 Apr 2026
Postcode
TN11 0QD

Description

Extension to, and change of use of, Colebrooke House to provide a health/fitness club including outdoor tennis courts within air dome; outdoor padel courts within canopy; indoor and outdoor swimming pools; multi use court and battle box exercise facility, gym and studio facilities; external spa garden, child activity area, lounge facilities including a business hub and terrace; together with ancillary facilities, car parking, servicing, landscaping and associated works.

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