How many planning applications has Crawley Borough Council received?

Crawley Borough Council received 451 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 84%.

How long does Crawley Borough Council take to decide planning applications?

Crawley Borough Council takes an average of 52 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Crawley Borough Council?

Crawley Borough Council approves 84% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Crawley Borough Council?

To object to a Crawley Borough Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Crawley Borough Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Crawley Borough Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Crawley Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Crawley Borough Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 249 appeals were lodged against Crawley Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 27% success rate.

Crawley Borough Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Crawley Borough Council planning applications?

You can search Crawley Borough Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Crawley Borough Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore Crawley Borough Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Crawley Borough Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: South East

About Crawley Borough Council

Crawley Borough Council serves as the local authority for Crawley in West Sussex, England, and is composed of 36 councillors, currently under the leadership of the Labour Party's Michael Jones. The council's administrative headquarters are located at Crawley Town Hall, making it a central hub for planning applications and local governance in the area.

Governance

Leader: Michael Jones (Labour), since 27 May 2022

Chair: Sharmila Sivarajah (Labour), since 24 May 2024<ref>{{cite web |title=New Mayor of Crawley

Chief Executive: Ian Duke, since 25 September 2023

Seats: 36 councillors (term: 4 years)

Last election: 2 May 2024

Political composition: Labour (25), Conservative (11)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Crawley Borough Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Crawley Borough Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Crawley Borough Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £445,418 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Arun
Parliamentary constituency: Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
LSOA: Arun 006D

Crime Statistics

17 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

anti-social-behaviour: 5
criminal-damage-arson: 4
other-theft: 3
public-order: 2
possession-of-weapons: 1
shoplifting: 1
violent-crime: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Crawley Borough Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Crawley Borough Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Crawley Borough Council

501 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Crawley Borough Council area.

Monitoring Stations

9 flood monitoring stations near Crawley Borough Council.

Littlehampton (River Arun)
Arundel (River Arun)
Houghton Bridge (River Arun)
Bognor (Aldingbourne Rife)
Ferring Outfall (River Arun)
Barnham (Barnham Rife)
FERRING RIFE RL
SHRIPNEY RL
Rainfall station

A brief summary of Crawley Borough Council

The average property sale price in the Crawley Borough Council area is £445,418, based on 50 recent transactions.

There were 17 crimes reported in the Crawley Borough Council area during the most recent period, a moderate level broadly in line with similar areas.

Conservation Areas

There are 13 designated conservation areas within the Crawley Borough Council area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: Brighton Road, Dyers Almshouses, Forestfield and Shrublands, Hazelwick Road, Ifield Village, Malthouse Road, Southgate Neighbourhood Centre, Worth, Gossops Green Neighbourhood Centre, High Street, and 3 more.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The Crawley Borough Council area includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Arundel Park SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: SOUTH DOWNS. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

The council area encompasses 501 towns and villages, including Arundel, Billingshurst, Bognor Regis, Burgess Hill, Chichester and Crawley. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Crawley Borough Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Crawley Borough Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Crawley Borough Council area. Unlike the official Crawley Borough Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Crawley Borough Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Crawley Borough Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 451 planning applications Crawley Borough Council received. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Crawley Borough Council maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

In terms of development scale, 5 large-scale (major) developments, 66 medium-scale applications, 380 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

249 planning appeals were lodged against Crawley Borough Council decisions, of which 60 were allowed and 163 were dismissed (27% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 173 applications
Refused: 23 applications
Withdrawn: 10 applications
Awaiting decision: 245 applications

Related Planning Guides

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What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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