Lowfield Heath, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lowfield Heath, West Sussex.
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About Lowfield Heath
Lowfield Heath is a former village located in the Borough of Crawley, West Sussex, approximately 27 miles south of London and 2 miles north of Crawley. Its proximity to Gatwick Airport, which expanded significantly over the years, led to its gradual decline and render it uninhabitable, making it a key area of interest for planning applications related to airport development and surrounding land use.
District: Crawley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £350,065 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Crawley
- Parliamentary constituency: Crawley
- LSOA: Crawley 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lowfield Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lowfield Heath.
- 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 Lowfield Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Lowfield Heath.
- - Unit A2, Old Brighton Road, Langley Green, Crawley
Discharge of Condition 10 (Biodiversity Lighting Scheme) pursuant to CR/2025/0179/FUL refurbishment (including external alterations) and extension to existing warehouse, reconfiguration of yard and pa
Status: Undecided | Council: Crawley | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Jetset House, Church Road, Langley Green, Crawley, RH11 0PQ
Installation of PV Solar Installation
Status: Undecided | Council: Crawley | Date: 2025-12-03
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A brief summary of Lowfield Heath in West Sussex
Lowfield Heath is a former village located in the Borough of Crawley, West Sussex, approximately 27 miles south of London and 2 miles north of Crawley. Its proximity to Gatwick Airport, which expanded significantly over the years, led to its gradual decline and render it uninhabitable, making it a key area of interest for planning applications related to airport development and surrounding land use. It sits within the Crawley district.
Property prices in Lowfield Heath show an average sale price of £350,065, 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 Lowfield Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lowfield Heath includes 4 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, Lowfield Heath 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 Lowfield Heath
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Lowfield Heath. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lowfield Heath may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 31 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lowfield Heath were outline applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.