23 Hilbert Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 3SA Data via plota.co.uk

26/01446/FULL - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Single-storey front extension, erection of garage, associated alterations to parking area and access Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
26 Jun 2026
Consultation
3 Jul 2026
Validated
29 Jul 2026
Approved
20 Aug 2026

Approved on 20 Aug 2026 · Committee Decision · Last checked 22 Aug 2026

Important details

Application type
Full Application
Postcode
TN2 3SA
Received
26 Jun 2026
Validated
29 Jul 2026
Ward
St. James'
Case officer
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Target decision
23 Sept 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
20 Aug 2026
Decision level
Committee Decision
Applicant
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Agent
BUILDING PLAN DESIGN LTD

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15041974
Site notice
3 Jul 2026
Env. assessment
No
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 performance
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