Crawley, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Crawley, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · Town
Planning applications in Crawley are administered by Crawley Borough Council. View the full Crawley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 106,597 (2011) · Area: 45.0 km²
District: Crawley
Website: https://crawley.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £375,786 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Sussex
- Parliamentary constituency: East Grinstead and Uckfield
- LSOA: Mid Sussex 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
13 planning applications found near Crawley.
- - Woodland to the north of Milton Mount Lake, Crawley
T64 (Oak) - Crown reduction of approx. 1.5m targeting appropriate growth points
Status: Undecided | Council: Crawley | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - 24 The Boulevard, Northgate, Crawley
Advertisement Consent for 1x externally illuminated trough lit fascia sign, 2x externally illuminated ‘logo’ fascia signs and 1x internally illuminated hanging sign
Status: Undecided | Council: Crawley | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Arora Hotel, Southgate Avenue, Southgate, Crawley
Notification under Regulation 5 for the installation of fixed Broadband Electronic Communications, including the installation of 2 No, Omni Antenna and support pole, enclosure and RCD isolator with ch
Status: Permitted | Council: Crawley | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 10 Normanhurst Close, Three Bridges, Crawley
G1 Horse Chestnut, Hawthorn (12), Leyland Cypress (17), Scots Pine, Wild Cherry (3), English Oak (2) crown reduction between 2 t0 4 metres of all trees within curtilage of 10 Normanhurst Close
Status: Undecided | Council: Crawley | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 23 - 29 Queensway, Northgate, Crawley
Prior Approval for change of use from Class E to Class C3 of the second and third floors to provide 37x no residential units
Status: Undecided | Council: Crawley | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Crawley College, College Road, Crawley
Notification under Regulation 5 for the installation of fixed Broadband electronic communications, including the installation of 2 No. omni antenna, 1No Modem, 1 No. enclosure, RCD Isolator & check me
Status: Permitted | Council: Crawley | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Crawley College, College Road, Three Bridges, Crawley
Discharge of Condition 27 (landscape management and maintenance) pursuant to CR/2023/0734/FUL for erection of a new 4 storey Sussex and Surrey Institute of Technology building, and the reconfiguration
Status: Permitted | Council: Crawley | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Belmont House, Station Way, Northgate, Crawley
Screening opinion for demolition and redevelopment with three connected towers comprising 302 build-to-rent apartments
Status: Permitted | Council: Crawley | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 8 Holmcroft, Southgate, Crawley
Change of use of existing house (Use Class C3) to a children's home (Use Class C2)
Status: Permitted | Council: Crawley | Date: 2025-05-26
View full details - - 10 - 11 QUEENS SQUARE, NORTHGATE, CRAWLEY
Reconfiguration of the shopfront to incorporate a new access door and air conditioning louvres (Retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Council: Crawley | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 10 - 11 QUEENS SQUARE, NORTHGATE, CRAWLEY
Advertisement consent for 1x fascia sign and 1x projecting sign (Retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Council: Crawley | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 9 EASTWOOD, THREE BRIDGES, CRAWLEY
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY REAR/SIDE EXTENSION & DOUBLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION WITH RENDER FINISH, SINGLE STOREY FRONT EXTENSION WITH BRICK FINISH, SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION FOR SHED WITH TIMBER CLAD
Status: Permitted | Council: Crawley | Date: 2023-07-21
View full details - - LAZER WORLD LAZER WORLD, SPINDLE WAY, THREE BRIDGES, CRAWLEY
FIRST FLOOR EXTENSION, RE-CLADDING EXTERIOR, AND CHANGE OF USE FROM LAZERWORLD TO A MIXED CASH AND CARRY (B8) AND RETAIL (E) USE.
Status: Undecided | Council: Crawley | Date: 2023-03-17
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A brief summary of Crawley in West Sussex
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 £375,786, 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.
Crawley has 10 conservation areas within its boundaries: Malthouse Road, St Peters, Forestfield and Shrublands, High Street, Brighton Road, Sunnymead, Southgate Neighbourhood Centre, Queens Square and The Broadway, Hazelwick Road, Dyers Almshouses. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 includes 12 Ancient Woodland sites. 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://crawley.gov.uk/. 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, 69 planning applications were submitted near Crawley. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 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 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
In terms of development scale, 11 medium-scale applications, 58 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 26 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 37 applications
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