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104 Homes Approved on Mount Ephraim's Former Car Showroom Site - Unanimously, Despite a Pub's Warning
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council's Planning Committee has unanimously approved 104 homes on the former Hendy Ford garage site on Mount Ephraim, overriding the council's own parking objections and a warning from the pub next door that future residents could end up complaining about its brewery and late licence.
None of West Kent's Four Councils Hit Their Housing Target - Here's How Each One Did
The Government's 2025 Housing Delivery Test shows Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge & Malling and Tunbridge Wells all under-delivered on new homes over the past three years, with Sevenoaks and Tonbridge & Malling falling far enough short to trigger the toughest planning consequence there is.
125 Homes Approved on Eridge Road Farmland Despite Road Safety Objections
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council's planning committee has approved 125 homes on farmland off the A26 Eridge Road, known to developer Dandara as Spratsbrook Farm and to neighbouring objectors as Ramslye Farm - despite objections over road safety, even though Kent County Council's own highways team raised no objection.
Horsmonden residents raise concerns as Persimmon’s 120-home Bassetts Farm scheme gets green light
Plans for 120 new homes at Bassetts Farm in Horsmonden have been approved, despite strong local objections. Persimmon says the scheme will deliver affordable housing, green space, zero-carbon-ready homes and land for a possible medical centre, but many villagers fear the development will put more pressure on roads, schools, doctors and the rural character of the village.
Draft homelessness and rough sleeping strategy published for Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council has published a draft strategy outlining how it plans to prevent homelessness, reduce rough sleeping, and respond to rising housing costs across the borough.
£50m Funding Boost Could Influence Housing Across West Kent
A £50m refinancing deal secured by West Kent Housing Association could influence future housing investment in the area, as affordability pressures remain high across local communities.