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Planning Committee - Wednesday, 22 July 2026 - 6.30 pm

July 22, 2026 at 6:30 pm Planning Committee View on council website Read transcript (Professional subscription required)

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The Planning Committee of Tunbridge Wells Council met on Wednesday 22 July 2026, where they approved an application for a new driveway and parking area at 20 Summervale Road. The committee also noted a list of appeal decisions made between June and July 2026.

20 Summervale Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells

The committee granted planning permission for alterations to the front garden of 20 Summervale Road to create a driveway and vehicular access. This involved dropping the kerb to the front of the property and excavating the garden to create space for two vehicles, surfaced with permeable hard standing. The proposal was recommended for approval as it was considered to be in keeping with the character of the area, with no identified harm to residential amenities. The decision was made unanimously.

Appeal Decisions for Noting

The committee noted a list of appeal decisions made between 12 June and 14 July 2026. These included five dismissed appeals and one allowed appeal. The dismissed appeals were for:

  • Variation of condition for changing timber windows to UPVC at 11A Little Mount Sion.
  • Retrospective application for a roller shutter at Vape Station, 118 London Road, Southborough.
  • Demolition of a garage and flat and construction of two semi-detached dwellings at Porters Lodge, Ferndale Close.
  • Retrospective application for the stationing of a shepherd hut as holiday accommodation at The Mill House, Powder Mill Lane, Southborough.
  • An advertisement for an illuminated small format advertising display at Highgate Service Station, Rye Road, Hawkhurst, which was allowed.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Hugh Patterson
Councillor Hugh Patterson Liberal Democrats Pembury and Capel
Profile image for Councillor Don Kent
Councillor Don Kent Liberal Democrats Paddock Wood
Profile image for Councillor Ellen Neville
Councillor Ellen Neville Tunbridge Wells Alliance Hawkhurst Sandhurst and Benenden
Profile image for Councillor Hugo Pound
Councillor Hugo Pound Labour Sherwood
Profile image for Councillor Lynne Darrah
Councillor Lynne Darrah Conservatives Rural Tunbridge Wells
Profile image for Councillor Ukonu Obasi
Councillor Ukonu Obasi Liberal Democrats St John's
Profile image for Councillor Gavin Barrass
Councillor Gavin Barrass Liberal Democrats St James'
Profile image for Councillor Richard Brown
Councillor Richard Brown Liberal Democrats Park
Profile image for Councillor Tom Dawlings
Councillor Tom Dawlings Conservatives Hawkhurst Sandhurst and Benenden
Profile image for Councillor Christopher Digby
Councillor Christopher Digby Liberal Democrats Paddock Wood
Profile image for Councillor Kimberley Johnson
Councillor Kimberley Johnson Liberal Democrats Southborough and Bidborough

Topics

Appeal Decisions for Noting 20 Summervale Road driveway and parking area Vape Station Highgate Service Station

Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 22nd-Jul-2026 18.30 Planning Committee.pdf
Supplementary Agenda Items 22nd-Jul-2026 18.30 Planning Committee.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 22nd-Jul-2026 18.30 Planning Committee.pdf

Additional Documents

2 Apologies for Absence.pdf
5 Notification of Persons Registered to Speak.pdf
1 Chairs Introduction.pdf
6 Site Inspections.pdf
26.01121.FULL Camster JASA.pdf
3 Declarations of Interest.pdf
10 Urgent Business.pdf
8 Reports of Head of Planning Services Jul26.pdf
26 01121 FULL - Camster.pdf
26-01216-FULL 20 Summervale Road HAPA.pdf
26 01216 FULL - 20 Summervale Road.pdf
Minutes 24062026 Planning Committee.pdf
4 Declarations of Lobbying.pdf
11 Date of the Next Meeting.pdf
Appeal Decisions for Noting Committee 22 July 2026.pdf
Printed minutes 22nd-Jul-2026 18.30 Planning Committee.pdf