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Planning in Bewbush

Approved
77%
23 of 30 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bewbush in the last 24 months, from Crawley Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Bewbush

Postcode districts

RH11 148 applications in the last 12 monthsRH12 561 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Crawley Borough Council

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About Bewbush

Bewbush is a vibrant neighbourhood in the south-west of Crawley, West Sussex, bordered by Broadfield, Ifield, Kilnwood Vale, and Gossops Green. Home to around 9,000 residents, it is one of 14 distinct areas within Crawley, making it a significant location for planning applications and community development in the region.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bewbush a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Bewbush has 17 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bewbush planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Bewbush, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Bewbush. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bewbush?
In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Bewbush. The approval rate is 77%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bewbush?
The average planning decision time near Bewbush is 66 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Bewbush?
The planning approval rate near Bewbush is 77%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bewbush?
The most common type of planning application near Bewbush is discharge of conditions, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bewbush?
You can search and track planning applications near Bewbush on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.