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Planning in Southgate

Approved
93%
102 of 109 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Crawley Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Southgate

Postcode districts

RH11 147 applications in the last 12 monthsRH10 317 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Crawley Borough Council

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About Southgate

Southgate, located in Crawley, West Sussex, is one of the town's 14 residential neighbourhoods, designed as part of a New Town initiative following World War II. Positioned within the inner ring closest to the town centre, Southgate was intended to be the largest of the original nine neighbourhoods, constructed in two phases from the 1950s to the 1970s. The area features a blend of modern developments and older buildings, offering significant pockets of pre-New Town character, making it a unique area for planning applications.

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

The area around Southgate has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Southgate 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 Southgate, 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, 176 planning applications were submitted near Southgate. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

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

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Southgate?
In the last 24 months, 176 planning applications were submitted near Southgate. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Southgate?
The average planning decision time near Southgate is 58 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 Southgate?
The planning approval rate near Southgate is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Southgate?
The most common type of planning application near Southgate is discharge of conditions, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Southgate?
You can search and track planning applications near Southgate on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.