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Planning in Crawley

Approved
88%
109 of 121 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Crawley Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Crawley

Postcode districts

RH10 317 applications in the last 12 monthsRH11 147 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 Crawley

Crawley is a prominent town and borough in West Sussex, located 28 miles south of London and 18 miles north of Brighton. Spanning 17.36 square miles, it had a population of 118,493 as of the 2021 Census. The southern area of Crawley borders the High Weald National Landscape, making it a key location for planning applications related to both urban development and environmental conservation. The town has a population of approximately 106,597 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Crawley district.

Crawley covers an area of approximately 45.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Crawley show an average sale price of £611,961, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Crawley has 12 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://crawley.gov.uk/.

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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, 184 planning applications were submitted near Crawley. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Crawley?
In the last 24 months, 184 planning applications were submitted near Crawley. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Crawley?
The average planning decision time near Crawley is 59 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 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
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.