8 Montacute Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5QP Data via plota.co.uk

26/01762/FULL - Full Application Approved
Admin / proceduralExtensions & alterations

Proposal

Variation to Condition 2 of window to north elevation Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
7 Aug 2026
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Validated
11 Aug 2026
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Consultation
11 Aug 2026
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Approved
25 Sept 2026

Approved on 25 Sept 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 25 Sept 2026

Documents 3

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Decision Notice Decision · 25 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF Delegated Report Delegated Report · 25 Sept 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF ApplicationFormRedacted Application Details · 7 Aug 2026 View ↗

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Associated applications 2

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Site constraints 2

Heritage at risk: Royal Tunbridge Wells
On the register of historic places assessed as at risk.
A designated building, monument, park or conservation area assessed as at risk from neglect, decay or development. Proposals that secure its future are looked on favourably.
Historic England ↗
Also on the record
Inside the Royal Tunbridge Wells built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 6 October 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.

Sales history 1

Last sold for £802,500 in August 2012. Detached house, freehold.

6 August 2012£802,500

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area164 m² (1,765 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (56 out of 100)
PropertyDetached house, 7 habitable rooms
Built1900 to 1929
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, filled cavity

From the energy performance certificate lodged in July 2011, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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21 Oct 2026Decided

12 Montacute Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5QR

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Important details

Council
Tunbridge Wells
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
TN2 5QP
Received
7 Aug 2026
Validated
11 Aug 2026
Ward
Pantiles
Case officer
Show
Target decision
6 Oct 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
25 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
COLEMAN ANDERSON ARCHITECTS

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15108632
Planning Portal ref
PP-15108632
Comments by
11 Sept 2026
Site or press notice
11 Aug 2026
Statutory expiry
6 Oct 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2024 Approved
Crown roof with front and rear tiled & hipped dormers; replace chimneys; side (north) fir…
24/03132/FULL
2024 Approved
Crown roof with front and rear tiled & hipped dormers; replace chimneys; side (north) fir…
24/03132/FULL
2019 Approved
Demolition of existing garage and erection of a single storey side extension with the inc…
19/03288/FULL
2019 Approved
Demolition of existing garage and erection of a single storey side extension with the inc…
19/03288/FULL
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
1 Linden Gardens Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5QU
Dead, Dying or Dangerous Tree Notification: Scots Pine - Remove
25/02871/TDD
2025 Approved
1 Linden Gardens Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5QU
Dead, Dying or Dangerous Tree Notification: Scots Pine - Remove
25/02871/TDD
2025 Approved
9 Montacute Mews Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5NH
TREES: LIME (G1) - Reduce height by 3-4 m
25/02109/TPO
2025 Approved
9 Montacute Mews Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5NH
TREES: LIME (G1) - Reduce height by 3-4 m
25/02109/TPO
2025 Approved
3 Linden Gardens Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5QU
TREES: OAK (T1) - Reduce the lateral branches on the east side of the tree by 2-3 metres…
25/01939/TPO
2025 Approved
3 Linden Gardens Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5QU
TREES: OAK (T1) - Reduce the lateral branches on the east side of the tree by 2-3 metres…
25/01939/TPO
2025 Approved
2 Howard Gardens Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5SL
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: CRAB APPLE (T1) - Fell tree
25/02094/TCA
2025 Approved
2 Howard Gardens Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5SL
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: CRAB APPLE (T1) - Fell tree
25/02094/TCA
2025 Approved
Montacute Mews Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent
TREES: LIME (T1 & T2) - Reduce crown; WESTERN RED CEDAR (T3) - Reduce by 2m & trim sides…
25/01592/TPO
2025 Approved
Montacute Mews Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent
TREES: LIME (T1 & T2) - Reduce crown; WESTERN RED CEDAR (T3) - Reduce by 2m & trim sides…
25/01592/TPO
2025 Approved
7 Montacute Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5QP
TREES: LIME TREES x4 (T1-4) - Reduce crowns 2-3m to cut points
25/00880/TPO
2025 Approved
7 Montacute Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5QP
TREES: LIME TREES x4 (T1-4) - Reduce crowns 2-3m to cut points
25/00880/TPO
2025 Refused
The Mead School 16 Frant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5SN
TREES: CEDAR (T1) - Dismantle to ground
25/00234/TPO
2025 Refused
The Mead School 16 Frant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5SN
TREES: CEDAR (T1) - Dismantle to ground
25/00234/TPO
2025 Approved
Flat 4 20 Frant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5SN
Dead, Dying or Dangerous Tree Notification: HOLLY - Fell
25/00617/TDD
2025 Approved
Flat 4 20 Frant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5SN
Dead, Dying or Dangerous Tree Notification: HOLLY - Fell
25/00617/TDD
2025 Approved
11 Clarendon Way Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5LD
Two storey extension & new porch
25/00114/FULL
2025 Approved
11 Clarendon Way Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5LD
Two storey extension & new porch
25/00114/FULL
2025 Approved
6 Montacute Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5QP
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: CONIFER (T1) - Reduce height by 30% & trim; 3n…
25/00014/TCA
2025 Approved
6 Montacute Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5QP
Trees in a Conservation Area Notification: CONIFER (T1) - Reduce height by 30% & trim; 3n…
25/00014/TCA
2016 Approved
14 Montacute Mews Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5NH
Tree: Thuja - Reduce overextending laterals on the building side to remove bulge and redu…
16/06474/TPO
2016 Approved
The Mead School 16 Frant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5SN
Trees: Tree works as per schedule
16/06239/TCA
2016 Approved
Railway Land Adjacent To The Mead School 16 Frant Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5SN
Tree: Oak - Fell.
16/06332/TCA
2016 Approved
12 Howard Gardens Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5SL
Dead and dangerous tree notification: Dead Scotts Pine - Fell
16/06398/TDD
2016 Approved
12 Montacute Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5QR
DD notification to 1no. Willow - make safe
16/502960/TDD
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.