Councillor Hugh Patterson

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 future of Royal Victoria Place, the community safety partnership plan, and the award of a new waste collection contract. Key decisions were made regarding the appointment of a new independent member to the Audit and Governance Committee and the approval of the Community Safety Partnership Plan for 2026-27.

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.

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.

Full Council - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 6.30 pm

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