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Planning in Crawley

Only 3 decisions near Crawley in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About Crawley

Crawley is a significant town and borough located in West Sussex, England, approximately 28 miles south of London and 18 miles north of Brighton and Hove. Spanning 17.36 square miles, it had a population of 118,493 as of the 2021 Census. The southern areas of Crawley border the High Weald National Landscape, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to both urban development and conservation.

Property prices in Crawley show an average sale price of £611,961, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Crawley area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

The area around Crawley has 10 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Crawley 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Crawley, 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, 4 planning applications were submitted near Crawley.

The most common types were outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Crawley?
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Crawley.
What types of planning applications are most common near Crawley?
The most common type of planning application near Crawley is outline applications, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Crawley?
You can search and track planning applications near Crawley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.