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Planning in Pound Hill

Approved
92%
65 of 69 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

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

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About Pound Hill

Pound Hill is a residential neighbourhood situated in the east of Crawley, West Sussex. It is bordered by Three Bridges and Manor Royal to the west and Maidenbower to the south, making it an integral part of the town's community and development landscape. For those researching planning applications in the area, Pound Hill's location may influence local infrastructure and housing developments.

Property prices in Pound Hill show an average sale price of £375,786, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Pound Hill area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

The area around Pound Hill has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pound Hill 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 Pound Hill, 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, 118 planning applications were submitted near Pound Hill. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Pound Hill?
In the last 24 months, 118 planning applications were submitted near Pound Hill. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Pound Hill?
The average planning decision time near Pound Hill is 86 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 Pound Hill?
The planning approval rate near Pound Hill is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Pound Hill?
The most common type of planning application near Pound Hill is discharge of conditions, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Pound Hill?
You can search and track planning applications near Pound Hill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.