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Planning in Ifield

Approved
93%
62 of 65 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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About Ifield

Ifield is a historic area that has transitioned from a village to one of the 14 neighbourhoods within Crawley, West Sussex. Located to the west of the town, Ifield is surrounded by several notable areas, including Ifield West, Horsham, and Langley Green to the northeast, and West Green to the east across the ring road, with Gossops Green and Bewbush situated to the south across the Arun Valley railway line. This diverse neighbourhood offers a unique context for planning applications, reflecting its blend of residential and communal spaces. The settlement has a population of approximately 8,882. It sits within the Crawley district.

Property prices in Ifield show an average sale price of £375,786, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Ifield has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ifield 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 Ifield, 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, 108 planning applications were submitted near Ifield. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1), other applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Ifield?
In the last 24 months, 108 planning applications were submitted near Ifield. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Ifield?
The average planning decision time near Ifield is 68 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 Ifield?
The planning approval rate near Ifield is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Ifield?
The most common type of planning application near Ifield is outline applications, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Ifield?
You can search and track planning applications near Ifield on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.