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Planning in Furnace Green

Approved
87%
53 of 59 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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About Furnace Green

Furnace Green is a neighbourhood in Crawley, West Sussex, situated to the east of the town centre. As a local government ward, it is bordered by Tilgate to the south-west, Three Bridges to the north, and Maidenbower to the east, making it a strategically located area for planning applications and community development initiatives.

Property prices in Furnace Green show an average sale price of £375,786, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Furnace Green area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Furnace Green a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Furnace Green has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Furnace Green 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Furnace Green, 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, 84 planning applications were submitted near Furnace Green. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Furnace Green?
In the last 24 months, 84 planning applications were submitted near Furnace Green. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Furnace Green?
The average planning decision time near Furnace Green is 55 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 Furnace Green?
The planning approval rate near Furnace Green is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
How can I track planning applications near Furnace Green?
You can search and track planning applications near Furnace Green on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.