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Planning in Gatwick

Only 9 decisions near Gatwick in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Gatwick in the last 24 months, from Forest of Dean District Council's planning register.

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About Gatwick

Gatwick, located near Crawley in West Sussex, is home to London Gatwick Airport, a major international gateway for Greater London and southern England. As of 2024, it ranks as the second-busiest airport in the UK and the tenth-busiest in Europe by total passenger traffic, covering an area of 674 hectares. This bustling airport plays a significant role in the region's economy and infrastructure, making it an important consideration for planning applications in the area.

Property prices in Gatwick show an average sale price of £28,232,812, based on 12 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

The area around Gatwick has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gatwick 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 Gatwick, 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, 12 planning applications were submitted near Gatwick.

The most common types were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (2), other applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Gatwick?
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Gatwick.
What types of planning applications are most common near Gatwick?
The most common type of planning application near Gatwick is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Gatwick?
You can search and track planning applications near Gatwick on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.