How long do planning decisions take near Tilgate?

The average planning decision time near Tilgate is 44 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 Tilgate?

The planning approval rate near Tilgate is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How can I track planning applications near Tilgate?

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Tilgate, West Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Tilgate, West Sussex.

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About Tilgate

Tilgate is a diverse neighbourhood in Crawley, West Sussex, featuring a blend of privately developed housing, self-build projects, and former council homes. It is strategically located, sharing borders with Furnace Green to the northeast, Southgate to the northwest, and Broadfield to the southwest, making it a key area for planning applications and development activities.

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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 005E

Crime Statistics

407 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 139
anti-social-behaviour: 83
public-order: 47
shoplifting: 44
criminal-damage-arson: 26
drugs: 17
other-theft: 16
burglary: 9
other-crime: 9
theft-from-the-person: 6
vehicle-crime: 5
possession-of-weapons: 3
robbery: 2
bicycle-theft: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Tilgate.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tilgate.

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 Tilgate based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near Tilgate.

- 2-4 Forester Road, Southgate, Crawley
Creation of proposed entrance door and porch, to separate residential entrance from veterinary practice.
Status: Undecided | Council: Crawley | Date: 2026-04-08
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- 66 Scott Road, Tilgate, Crawley
Retrospective permission for a single storey front extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Crawley | Date: 2026-03-25
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- 25 Ringwood Close, Furnace Green, Crawley
Proposed single-storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Crawley | Date: 2026-03-18
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- 27 Cook Road, Tilgate, Crawley
Prior notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.5metres and have a maximum height of 2.8metres and an eaves he
Status: Permitted | Council: Crawley | Date: 2026-01-07
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- 55 Boswell Road, Tilgate, Crawley
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed change of use from C3 dwellinghouse to C4 six person HMO, a single storey rear extension and bricking up of a first floor rear window.
Status: Permitted | Council: Crawley | Date: 2025-11-28
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- Co-op, 1 - 2 Tilgate Parade, Tilgate, Crawley
Installation of new plant machinery on roof in place of existing with new CAT ladder access. New edge protection around roof. New parcel hatch in shopfront. Rear elevation infills and decorations.
Status: Undecided | Council: Crawley | Date: 2025-10-15
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- 98 Drake Road, Tilgate, Crawley,
Prior notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4M, and have a maximum height of 3.52M and an eaves height of 2.
Status: Rejected | Council: Crawley | Date: 2025-06-06
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- 41 GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, TILGATE, CRAWLEY
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS FOR THE SITING OF A MOBILE HOME FOR USE ANCILLARY TO THE MAIN DWELLING
Status: Permitted | Council: Crawley | Date: 2024-05-28
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- TILGATE YOUTH CENTRE, SHACKLETON ROAD, TILGATE, CRAWLEY
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING YOUTH CENTRE AND ERECTION OF 2 STOREY FLATS COMPRISING OF 2NO 1 BEDROOM 2 PERSON AND 4NO 2 BEDROOM 3 PERSON UNITS. ASSOCIATED PARKING AND LANDSCAPING.
Status: Undecided | Council: Crawley | Date: 2023-05-31
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- 14 FURNACE DRIVE, FURNACE GREEN, CRAWLEY
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY REAR/SIDE EXTENSION
Status: Undecided | Council: Crawley | Date: 2023-02-06
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A brief summary of Tilgate in West Sussex

Property prices in Tilgate show an average sale price of £350,065, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Tilgate area recorded 407 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Tilgate has 10 conservation areas within its boundaries: Malthouse Road, St Peters, Forestfield and Shrublands, High Street, Brighton Road, Sunnymead, Southgate Neighbourhood Centre, Queens Square and The Broadway, Hazelwick Road, Dyers Almshouses. 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 Tilgate 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.

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Planning Activity in Tilgate

In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Tilgate. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Tilgate may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.

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