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House prices in Crawley Borough Council: average £332,384, +2.3% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Crawley Borough Council received?
Crawley Borough Council received 595 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 89%.
How long does Crawley Borough Council take to decide applications?
Crawley Borough Council takes an average of 64 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 89% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Crawley Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Crawley Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Crawley Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Crawley Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Crawley Borough Council refuses your 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.

Planning data sourced from Crawley Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Crawley Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Crawley Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

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. The council is currently led by Michael Jones (Labour), who has held the position since 27 May 2022. Ian Duke serves as Chief Executive since 25 September 2023. The council comprises 36 councillors serving 4 years terms, with the most recent election held on 2 May 2024.

The council area encompasses 24 towns and villages, including Crawley. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Crawley Borough Council received 595 planning applications. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

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

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Crawley Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Crawley Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.