Eleanor Hays

Full Council Officer

Full Council - Wednesday, 22nd April, 2026 6.30 pm

The Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Full Council meeting on 22 April 2026 addressed a range of significant issues, including the award of a new waste collection contract, the adoption of the Community Safety Partnership Plan, and a motion concerning the preservation of The Pantiles Colonnade. The council also debated and passed a motion opposing the removal of planning call-in powers.

Joint Transportation Board Officer

Joint Transportation Board - Monday, 20th April, 2026 6.00 pm

The Joint Transportation Board met on Monday 20 April 2026 to discuss the Highway Works Programme, Parish Fund Allocation, and Active Travel updates. Key decisions included noting the grants offered to parishes for highway improvement projects and noting the progress on various active travel initiatives.

Planning Committee Officer

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 15th April, 2026 6.30 pm

The Planning Committee of Tunbridge Wells Council met on Wednesday 15 April 2026, approving four planning applications and one advertisement consent. The committee granted permission for a new dwelling at 23 Newlands, Langton Green, and for alterations to Longford House, 19 Mount Ephraim Road, including a mansard roof extension. Permission was also granted for a change of use and associated canopies at The Pantiles, and for advertisement signage at 27 The Pantiles.

Licensing Sub-Committee Officer

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 - 2.30 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Tunbridge Wells Council met on Tuesday 17 March 2026 to consider an application to vary the premises licence for Cassidy's, a public house located at 10-12 Castle Street, Royal Tunbridge Wells. The committee granted the application with amended conditions, allowing for later external seating and re-entry times, but also introducing a requirement for a noise management policy.

Planning Committee Officer

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 6.30 pm

The Planning Committee of Tunbridge Wells Council met on Wednesday 11 March 2026 to discuss several planning applications. Key decisions included the approval of outline planning permission for up to 99 dwellings at Hubbles Farm, Pembury, and the approval of a full planning application for 87 dwellings on land north of the A21, also in Pembury. The committee also granted outline permission for 20 dwellings at Benhall Mill Depot, Royal Tunbridge Wells, and approved the change of use of Longford House to a healthcare establishment. An adjoining authority consultation regarding land at Pinewood Farm, Royal Tunbridge Wells, resulted in an objection from the council.