How long do planning decisions take near Crawley?

The average planning decision time near Crawley is 1 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 Crawley?

The planning approval rate near Crawley is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Crawley?

The most common type of planning application near Crawley is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Crawley?

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Crawley, Devon Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Crawley, Devon.

Devon · England · settlement

Planning applications in Crawley are administered by East Devon District Council. View the full East Devon District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £350,065 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Devon
Parliamentary constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth
LSOA: East Devon 004D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Crawley.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Crawley.

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 based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Crawley in Devon

Property prices in Crawley show an average sale price of £350,065, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Crawley a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Crawley includes 9 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Blackdown Hills. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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.

Planning Activity in Crawley

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Crawley. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 1 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Crawley.

The average decision time of 1 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

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

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