Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is asking residents and those applying for planning permission to share their thoughts on updated rules for submitting planning applications. The consultation, which opened on 8 May 2026, aims to gather feedback on the information required when developers or homeowners seek permission for building projects.
The council is reviewing its Local Validation List, a document that outlines what must be included with a planning application to ensure it can be properly processed and assessed. This list combines mandatory national requirements with specific local criteria. Officials are now inviting the public to comment on whether the proposed updates are clear, easy to understand, and appropriately matched to the type of development being proposed.
The consultation period will remain open until midnight on 12 June 2026. Residents and applicants can review the documents and provide their feedback through the council’s official consultation portal.
For those who prefer to view physical documents, paper copies are available at The Amelia Scott in Tunbridge Wells town centre, as well as at the Paddock Wood Town Council offices and the Cranbrook and Sissinghurst Parish Council offices.
This request for feedback follows the local elections held on 7 May 2026, where the Liberal Democrats secured a majority by winning 11 of the 15 available seats on the council. The new administration will review the comments received during the consultation to ensure the validation process remains effective and in line with current policy.
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