Register to Receive Planning Application Information

One of the roles of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council as the local planning authority (LPA) is to assess and determine applications and notifications submitted by people who would like to extend or construct new buildings, change the use of land or buildings, alter listed buildings, or put up adverts.

When an application is received, they undertake a period of publicity during which comments on the proposal can be sent to them.

Views from members of the public are welcomed whether they are in support of, or object to, a proposal, as they can bring new factors to attention and add to the quality of the decision made, although TWBC can only take account of planning matters.

Click here to set up to receiving planning application by email: https://tunbridgewells.gov.uk/planning/applications/notifications

TWBC has been working hard to improve the efficiency with which applications are determined in order to provide the highest possible customer service, whilst maintaining peoples’ ability to participate in planning decisions. This includes taking opportunities provided by digital technology.

Historically, until 31 March 2017, TWBC has publicised applications by both letters to adjoining properties (those sharing a boundary with an application site as indicated by the red line) and by putting up site notices (with certain applications also being advertised in the local newspaper in line with national legislation). From 01 April 2017 this changed to site notices ONLY (and local newspaper as required by legislation) for all except larger household extension notifications.

Improvements in digital technology in recent years allows anyone to register an interest in any site, road or defined area whereby they will be automatically informed by email of any applications submitted at those properties or in that location, and will be able to track any application and any changes made to that application.

All members of the public are highly recommended to register their interest, and to regularly review the registered email account.

For more information on planning applications please see TWBC's planning portal: https://tunbridgewells.gov.uk/planning/applications