Fernhill, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fernhill, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Fernhill are administered by Crawley Borough Council. View the full Crawley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Fernhill
Fernhill is a hamlet located near Gatwick Airport in West Sussex, part of the borough of Crawley since 1990. Historically straddling the boundary between Surrey and West Sussex, the area is now surrounded on three sides by motorways and the airport. Notably, Fernhill was the site of a tragic airplane crash in 1969, which may be relevant for those researching local planning applications and historical context.
District: Crawley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £471,933 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Reigate and Banstead
- Parliamentary constituency: Dorking and Horley
- LSOA: Reigate and Banstead 015A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fernhill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fernhill.
- 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 Fernhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Fernhill.
- - Land Opposite To Peeks Rough Farm Peeks Brook Lane Horley Surrey RH6 9SX
Change the use of area of land within our ownership to garden curtilage.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Reigate | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - North End Paddock, Church Lane, Burstow, Surrey, RH6 9TG
Change of use of land from equestrian to a mixed use including a private gypsy and traveller caravan site for 8 static caravans, including parking. Revised siting of proposed stable block permitted un
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Tandridge | Date: 2025-11-18
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A brief summary of Fernhill in West Sussex
Fernhill is a hamlet located near Gatwick Airport in West Sussex, part of the borough of Crawley since 1990. Historically straddling the boundary between Surrey and West Sussex, the area is now surrounded on three sides by motorways and the airport. Notably, Fernhill was the site of a tragic airplane crash in 1969, which may be relevant for those researching local planning applications and historical context. It sits within the Crawley district.
Property prices in Fernhill show an average sale price of £471,933, 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 Fernhill a particularly low-crime area.
Fernhill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Burstow. 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 Fernhill includes 15 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, Fernhill 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 Fernhill
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Fernhill. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 Fernhill.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Fernhill were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 33% 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.