Maidenbower, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Maidenbower, West Sussex.
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About Maidenbower
Maidenbower is a distinct neighbourhood in Crawley, West Sussex, situated in the town's southeast corner and adjacent to the M23 motorway. It shares borders with Pound Hill to the north and Furnace Green to the west, separated by a railway line. This location may be of interest to those researching planning applications, given its connectivity and surrounding amenities.
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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 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Maidenbower.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Maidenbower.
- 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 Maidenbower based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Maidenbower.
- - 20 Aveling Close, Maidenbower, Crawley
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed conversion of loft space involving alterations to existing roof line including a dormer extension at rear, installation of 3 no. rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Council: Crawley | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 20 Watson Close, Maidenbower, Crawley
Proposed change of use of an existing residential dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a small-scale supported living unit (Use Class C2) for four children.
Status: Undecided | Council: Crawley | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 29 Fowler Close, Maidenbower, Crawley
Erection of part two storey/part single storey side extension and part conversion of garage. Demolition of existing conservatory and replacement with single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Crawley | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 19 Moorland Road, Maidenbower, Crawley
Change of use of amenity land to private garden and erection of brick piers with timber panel fence.
Status: Rejected | Council: Crawley | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 1 Shaftesbury Road, Maidenbower, Crawley
Double storey side extension over existing catslide roof.
Status: Permitted | Council: Crawley | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - 8 Matthews Drive, Maidenbower, Crawley
T1 Oak in rear garden - prune branches extending towards 34 Matthews Drive to give 2 metres clearance, all cuts to nearest suitable growth points. Reduce remaining crown radius by a maximum of 1.5 met
Status: Permitted | Council: Crawley | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 18 SHAFTESBURY ROAD, MAIDENBOWER, CRAWLEY
Erection of a single storey rear extension with pitched roof
Status: Permitted | Council: Crawley | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - 18 BENJAMIN ROAD, MAIDENBOWER, CRAWLEY
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed demolition of existing conservatory, erection of single storey rear extension and installation of access door to rear of garage.
Status: Permitted | Council: Crawley | Date: 2024-10-31
View full details - - 6 CASHER ROAD, MAIDENBOWER, CRAWLEY
REMOVE CONSERVATORY, ERECTION OF NEW REAR PART SINGLE/TWO STOREY EXTENSION AND ERECTION OF FRONT PORCH AND INSERT OF ONE NEW SIDE FACING BATHROOM WINDOW AT FIRST FLOOR
Status: Permitted | Council: Crawley | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Maidenbower in West Sussex
Maidenbower is a distinct neighbourhood in Crawley, West Sussex, situated in the town's southeast corner and adjacent to the M23 motorway. It shares borders with Pound Hill to the north and Furnace Green to the west, separated by a railway line. This location may be of interest to those researching planning applications, given its connectivity and surrounding amenities.
Property prices in Maidenbower 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 Maidenbower a particularly low-crime area.
Maidenbower has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Forestfield and Shrublands, Hazelwick Road, Worth. 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 Maidenbower includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald. 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, Maidenbower 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 Maidenbower
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Maidenbower. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Maidenbower.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 0 were dismissed.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.