Tunbridge Wells is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #27 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%).

Among the fastest councils in England

for householder decisions

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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

84%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #27 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

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