Gossops Green, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gossops Green, West Sussex.
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Planning applications in Gossops Green are administered by Crawley Borough Council. View the full Crawley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Gossops Green
Gossops Green is a distinct neighbourhood in the town of Crawley, West Sussex, situated in the western part of the town. It is bordered by Bewbush to the southwest, Ifield to the north, and Southgate to the east, across the ring road. Additionally, Gossops Green serves as a local government ward, making it a relevant area for planning applications and community developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Crawley
- Parliamentary constituency: Crawley
- LSOA: Crawley 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gossops Green.
- 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 Gossops Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Gossops Green.
- - 5 Almond Close, Gossops Green, Crawley
T1- Oak - Crown reduction by 1.5 metres T2 - Oak - Crown reduction by 2 metres
Status: Undecided | Council: Crawley | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - Woodland to East of 4 Woldhurstlea Close, Gossops Green, Crawley
056805 (Tilia cordata) - Cut back to main stem/suitable growth points as appropriate to give at least 1.5m clearance from streetlight
Status: Undecided | Council: Crawley | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 139 Shipley Road, Ifield, Crawley
T1 (Oak) Reduce height and crown radius by a maximum of 2 metres to nearest suitable growth points. Crown lift to give 4 metres clearance over ground and remove deadwood (amended description)
Status: Permitted | Council: Crawley | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 10 Hazelwood, Gossops Green, Crawley
Erection of proposed two storey side extension
Status: Rejected | Council: Crawley | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - 22 Ginhams Road, West Green, Crawley
Erection of single storey rear extension with two rooflights
Status: Permitted | Council: Crawley | Date: 2025-01-20
View full details - - 4 PRIESTCROFT CLOSE, GOSSOPS GREEN, CRAWLEY
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION & REPLACE SIDE DOOR WITH WINDOW
Status: Permitted | Council: Crawley | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - 27 SOUTHWATER CLOSE, IFIELD, CRAWLEY
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY SIDE & REAR EXTENSIONS
Status: Permitted | Council: Crawley | Date: 2023-09-06
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A brief summary of Gossops Green in West Sussex
Gossops Green is a distinct neighbourhood in the town of Crawley, West Sussex, situated in the western part of the town. It is bordered by Bewbush to the southwest, Ifield to the north, and Southgate to the east, across the ring road. Additionally, Gossops Green serves as a local government ward, making it a relevant area for planning applications and community developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Gossops Green a particularly low-crime area.
Gossops Green has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: St Peters, Brighton Road, Sunnymead, Ifield Village, Gossops Green Neighbourhood Centre. 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 Gossops Green includes 5 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, Gossops 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.
Planning Activity in Gossops Green
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Gossops Green. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 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 Gossops Green.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Gossops Green were discharge of conditions (1), other applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 34 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Southgate planning applications
- Ifield planning applications
- Bewbush planning applications
- West Green planning applications
- Crawley planning applications
- Ifield Green planning applications
- Broadfield planning applications
- Tilgate planning applications
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