2 Thomas Street Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9RN Data via plota.co.uk

Awaiting decision 26/01948/FULL
DemolitionNew homes
Council
Tunbridge Wells 8.7/10
Date received
2 Sept 2026
Date validated
4 Sept 2026
Postcode
TN4 9RN

Description

Replacement dwelling (part retrospective) Data via plota.co.uk

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Decision outlook

Plota predicts a decision around 28 Oct 2026, from Tunbridge Wells's recent demolitions.

Day 10 of the 56-day target. Tunbridge Wells usually decides demolitions by day 54.

Day 1046 days to the 56-day target
74%decided within 8 weeks
95%approved
77decided in the last year

Plota live figures for demolitions decided by Tunbridge Wells in the last twelve months, from validation. Tunbridge Wells decision record →

Site constraints 1

Also on the record
Inside the Royal Tunbridge Wells built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 11 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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Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
20 John Street Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9RR
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Rear dormer window and two rooflights to the…
25/00998/LAWPRO
2025 Approved
20 John Street Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9RR
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Rear dormer window and two rooflights to the…
25/00998/LAWPRO
2023 Approved
7 Thomas Street Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9RN
Single storey side and rear extension
23/02330/FULL
2023 Approved
29 Thomas Street Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9RN
Existing rear garden outbuilding converted into ancillary (annexe) accommodation
23/00550/FULL
2021 Approved
Crossways Community 8 Culverden Park Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9QX
Trees: 2 x LIME (G1) - Reduce canopy by approximately 3 metres to the pollard points; OAK…
21/03438/TPO
2021 Approved
27 Exchange Mews Culverden Park Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9RQ
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of 20/03239/FULL - slight increase in height of…
21/03011/FULL
2021 Approved
Crossways Community 8 Culverden Park Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9QX
Erection of single storey log cabin
21/01222/FULL
2020 Approved
25 Thomas Street Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9RN
Single storey rear extension; changes to fenestration.
20/03555/FULL
2020 Approved
27 Exchange Mews Culverden Park Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9RQ
Single storey rear extension and raised patio
20/03239/FULL
2020 Approved
1 St Johns Close Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9GA
Proposed single storey rear extension with new side window
20/02543/FULL
2019 Approved
Crossways Community 8 Culverden Park Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9QX
Trees: OAK (T1) - Remove the lowest limb and all sucker growth up the trunk
19/03545/TPO
2019 Approved
Crossways Community 8 Culverden Park Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9QX
Trees: OAK (T1) - Remove the lowest limb and all sucker growth up the trunk
19/03545/TPO
2019 Approved
44 Standen Street Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9RJ
Demolition of existing conservatory, erection of a single storey side extension including…
19/01489/FULL
2019 Approved
44 Standen Street Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9RJ
Demolition of existing conservatory, erection of a single storey side extension including…
19/01489/FULL
2018 Approved
British Red Cross 38 John Street Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9RR
Alteration to Approved change of use (B8) to (C3) Ref: 18/00752/FULL - amended internal l…
18/02892/FULL
2018 Approved
British Red Cross 38 John Street Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9RR
Alteration to Approved change of use (B8) to (C3) Ref: 18/00752/FULL - amended internal l…
18/02892/FULL
2018 Approved
43 William Street Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9RP
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed): Loft conversion with L shaped dormer with Juli…
18/01810/LAWPRO
2018 Approved
43 William Street Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9RP
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed): Loft conversion with L shaped dormer with Juli…
18/01810/LAWPRO
2018 Approved
26 John Street Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9RR
Erection of a single storey rear extension (Retrospective)
18/01452/FULL
2018 Approved
26 John Street Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9RR
Erection of a single storey rear extension (Retrospective)
18/01452/FULL
2017 Approved
17 John Street Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9RR
Part Retrospective - Ground floor side and rear extension with rooflights; First floor re…
17/01764/FULL
2016 Refused
Garages At Thomas Street Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent
Demolition of existing garages to enable the construction of a block of flats to provide…
16/07606/FULL
2016 Approved
17 John Street Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9RR
Ground floor side and rear extension with rooflights; First floor rear extension; Demolit…
16/07584/FULL
2016 Approved
8 Culverden Park Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9QX
Single storey ground floor extension to accommodate garden room.
16/502571/FULL
2016 Approved
Crossways Community 8 Culverden Park Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9QX
TPO application to 1no Oak - reduce overall canopy by 5m
16/503692/TPO
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%).

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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