Solar and renewables in Tunbridge Wells

Tunbridge Wells received 32 renewable energy applications in the last 12 months, including 1 battery storage site and 5 heat pumps. All 21 decided so far were approved. Most rooftop panels are permitted development, so the applications here are typically the larger or more sensitive schemes.

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26/01739/PN14J 6 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision

The Skinners Kent Academy Sandown Park Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4PY

Prior Notification for installation of a 172.8kWp solar PV system

Notification for prior approval Part 14 Tunbridge Wells 6 Aug 2026
26/01709/LAWPRO 3 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision

32 Seymour Drive Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5GP

Lawful Development Cert. (Proposed) - Hip to gable roof extension, rear dormer, front rooflights, side window and alteration to solar PV

Lawful Development Cert. (Proposed) Tunbridge Wells 3 Aug 2026
26/01691/FULL 29 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision

99 Farmcombe Road Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5DJ

Demolition of rear stores, conservatory & garage; proposed two storey side extension, single storey front & rear extensions; roof extension including ...

Full Application Tunbridge Wells 29 Jul 2026
26/01615/PN14J 21 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision

Units 9 And 10 Dana Trading Estate Transfesa Road Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent TN12 6UT

Prior Notification for installation of a 230kWp solar PV System for design and external appearance, and glare on occupiers of neighbouring land

Notification for prior approval Part 14 Tunbridge Wells 21 Jul 2026
26/01561/FULL 14 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision

Little Bassetts Goudhurst Road Horsmonden Tonbridge Kent TN12 8AT

Air source heat pump

Tunbridge Wells 14 Jul 2026
26/01546/FULL 13 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision

Pympne Manor Pympne Road Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4AR

Ground mounted solar PV array

Tunbridge Wells 13 Jul 2026
26/01552/FULL 13 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision

18 Cumberland Walk Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1UJ

Air source heat pump

Tunbridge Wells 13 Jul 2026
26/01437/FULL 29 Jun 2026 Approved

Red Thimbles Laurel Bank Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0DG

Demolition of garage & lean to shed/stores; erection of car port, garage & utility area; installation of solar panels

Full Application Tunbridge Wells 29 Jun 2026
26/01424/FULL 25 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

Part OS Plot 0062 Transfesa Road Paddock Wood Tonbridge Kent

Installation of ground mounted solar panels

Full Application Tunbridge Wells 25 Jun 2026
26/01275/FULL 8 Jun 2026 Approved

Land Adj Eagles The Common Sissinghurst Cranbrook Kent

(Retrospective) Siting of solar panels

Full Application Tunbridge Wells 8 Jun 2026
26/01245/LAWPRO 4 Jun 2026 Approved

21 Newlands Langton Green Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0DB

Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Installation of solar panels on the roof of the dwelling permitted under 24/02650/FULL and 26/00614/FULL

Lawful Development Cert. (Proposed) Tunbridge Wells 4 Jun 2026
26/01094/LAWPRO 29 May 2026 Approved

6 Russells Yard Cranbrook Kent TN17 3HD

Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Installation of solar panels on the roof

Lawful Development Cert. (Proposed) Tunbridge Wells 29 May 2026
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission for solar panels on a house?
Most rooftop solar PV is permitted development if it doesn't project above the highest part of the roof or more than 200mm from the surface. Conservation areas, listed buildings and World Heritage Sites usually require full planning permission or Listed Building Consent.
Do you need planning permission for an air-source heat pump?
In most cases an outdoor heat pump unit smaller than 1.5m³ (raised in 2025 from 0.6m³) and at least 1m from the boundary qualifies as permitted development. Listed buildings and conservation areas may need full permission.
How big can a solar farm be without planning permission?
Ground-mounted commercial solar farms above 50kW effectively always require full planning permission. Smaller rooftop installations on industrial or agricultural buildings can sometimes use prior-approval rights under Part 14 of the GPDO.
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