Crawley Down, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Crawley Down, West Sussex.
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About Crawley Down
Crawley Down is a picturesque village located in the Mid Sussex district of West Sussex, England, just 6 miles east of Crawley and 7 miles from Gatwick Airport. The village features a church, a school, and various social groups, making it a close-knit community. Nestled in the northeast corner of West Sussex, it is only one mile from the Surrey border, providing a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility.
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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: Crawley
- Parliamentary constituency: Crawley
- LSOA: Crawley 005E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Crawley Down.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Crawley Down.
- 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 Down based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Crawley Down.
- - 18 Squires Close Crawley Down Crawley West Sussex RH10 4JQ
Single storey extension to rear elevation, new first floor extension built over existing garage and removal of existing single storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Ollen Vicarage Road Crawley Down Crawley West Sussex RH10 4JJ
Single dwelling on land adjacent to Ollen
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 6 Burleigh Close Crawley Down Crawley West Sussex RH10 4UX
Front extension, canopy, alterations to fenestration, enlargement of roof light in rear project and rendering of front gable feature
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 7 Grange Road Crawley Down Crawley West Sussex RH10 4JT
Proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and front facing roof windows. Single storey side extension. Single storey outbuilding to replace existing garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Jensen Cottage 1A Sunnyhill Close Crawley Down Crawley West Sussex RH10 4GY
Oak - Crown reduction of 2.5m - not beyond historic pruning points
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 3 Greenside Crawley Down Crawley West Sussex RH10 4AG
Oak Tree in rear garden - Reduce crown overhanging the boundary by approx 2m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 25 The Leas Crawley Down Crawley West Sussex RH10 4EP
Loft conversion with part hip to gable conversion, rear dormer and velux windows to the front.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Land To The West Of 1 - 29 Bowers Place Crawley Down Green Station Road Crawley Down RH10 4HY
Discharge of Biodiversity Net Gain Plan condition 1 relating to planning reference DM/25/2376
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Lemon Meadow Turners Hill Road Crawley Down Crawley West Sussex RH10 4EY
Retrospective application for replacement roof tiling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 1 Copse Close Crawley Down Crawley West Sussex RH10 4LS
Proposed two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 7 Woodland Drive Crawley Down Crawley West Sussex RH10 4UF
Proposed conversion of part of garage to habitable room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 8 Grange Road Crawley Down Crawley West Sussex RH10 4JT
Erection of a single storey extension extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.0m, to a maximum height of 3.8m and the height of the eaves to 2.95m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - Chestnut House Sandhill Lane Crawley Down Crawley West Sussex RH10 4LD
Proposed single storey timber clad poolhouse and gym building with green roof (Updated tree report received 19.07.2024)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - The Co-operative Food 1 Station Road Crawley Down Crawley West Sussex RH10 4HZ
New signage to new spec including new fascia sign and hanging sign.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2023-12-21
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A brief summary of Crawley Down in West Sussex
Crawley Down is a picturesque village located in the Mid Sussex district of West Sussex, England, just 6 miles east of Crawley and 7 miles from Gatwick Airport. The village features a church, a school, and various social groups, making it a close-knit community. Nestled in the northeast corner of West Sussex, it is only one mile from the Surrey border, providing a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility.
Property prices in Crawley Down 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 Down a particularly low-crime area.
Crawley Down has one conservation area within its boundaries: Turners Hill. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Crawley Down includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Crawley Down
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Crawley Down. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Crawley Down.
The average decision time of 55 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 Down were full planning applications (11), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.