51 Frant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5LE

Awaiting decision 26/00478/TCA
Council
Date received
3 Mar 2026
Date validated
4 Mar 2026
Postcode
TN2 5LE

Description

Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: Rhododendron & Laurel (T1) - Cut up & chip; Unknown (T2) - Cut back branches; Unknown (T3) - Cut back branches; Unknown (T4) - Trim back/sides & reduce overhang; Holly & Oak (T5) - Trim back holly by 1m & remove oaks lower limb; Conifer (T6) - Remove deadwood & remove 4m in height; Hazel (T7) - Remove 3m of growth; Mixed shrub (T8/T9/T10) - Reduce and shape; Sycamore (T11) - Remove ivy; Birch (T12) - Remove ivy

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