75 Bidborough Ridge Bidborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0UU Data via plota.co.uk

26/01952/FULL - Full Application Awaiting decision
Admin / procedural

Proposal

Variation of condition 2 of  - addition of front dormer and alteration of window Data via plota.co.uk

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Received
2 Sept 2026
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Validated
4 Sept 2026
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Consultation
10 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 30 Oct 2026

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Associated applications 2

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    Conditions 2 variation sought

    • VariationVariation of condition 2 - addition of front dormer and alteration of windowThis application26/01952/FULL

Site constraints 4

Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
National landscape 26 m away: High Weald
Outside the landscape; its setting can still be raised.
Previously an area of outstanding natural beauty, which is still the designation in law. Since 2023 authorities must seek to further its purpose, not merely have regard to it.
Also on the record
Inside the Bidborough built-up area; Green belt 18 m away: London.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No listed building at the site · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 12 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Council
Tunbridge Wells
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
TN4 0UU
Received
2 Sept 2026
Validated
4 Sept 2026
Ward
Southborough And Bidborough
Parish
Bidborough Parish Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
30 Oct 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
OPEN architecture

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15197446
Comments by
1 Oct 2026
Site or press notice
10 Sept 2026
Statutory expiry
30 Oct 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

13 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2024 Approved
Demolition of rear extension. Two storey front extension, single storey rear extension an…
24/02411/FULL
2024 Approved
Demolition of rear extension. Two storey front extension, single storey rear extension an…
24/02411/FULL
2024 Approved
Addition of second dropped kerb and revised front of site for in/out access to the proper…
24/01832/FULL
2024 Approved
Addition of second dropped kerb and revised front of site for in/out access to the proper…
24/01832/FULL
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2023 Approved
53 Bidborough Ridge Bidborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0UU
New entrance gates with planter and incorporated entrance sign
23/01845/FULL
2022 Approved
51 Bidborough Ridge Bidborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0UU
Erection of a new garage and hallway to connect to house
22/00676/FULL
2022 Approved
59 Bidborough Ridge Bidborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0UU
Trees: COPPER BEECH - Removal of branches to rebalance tree
22/00663/TPO
2020 Approved
65 Bidborough Ridge Bidborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0UU
Removal of existing front dormer windows and construction of new dormer and loft/viewing…
20/01784/FULL
2020 Approved
51 Bidborough Ridge Bidborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0UU
First and second floor side extension with associated internal alterations and replacemen…
20/01663/FULL
2020 Approved
61 Bidborough Ridge Bidborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0UU
Part demolition of rear outbuilding. Demolition of; rear conservatory, front porch, 3no…
20/00519/FULL
2017 Approved
The Chestnuts 57 Bidborough Ridge Bidborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0UU
First floor front extension and new roof light to create an additional bedroom
17/02750/FULL
2017 Approved
51 Bidborough Ridge Bidborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0UU
Ground floor rear extension with associated internal alterations, Alterations to front po…
17/02178/FULL
2016 Approved
53 Bidborough Ridge Bidborough Royal Tunbridge Wells TN4 0UU
Extension & loft conversion
16/07862/FULL
Tunbridge Wells
Planning Authority Score
8.7/10
Excellent
#13 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Tunbridge Wells is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #26 out of 296. Only 25% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% 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 statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #69 of 296
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #63 of 296
84%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #26 of 296
25%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #32 of 296
85%
Minor dwellings approved
150 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
96%
Change of use approved
47 decided
1,178
Total decisions
83 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings