Crawley in West Sussex includes the town centre, Three Bridges, and Gatwick-adjacent neighbourhoods. Known for its post-war New Town design and proximity to Gatwick Airport. Planning is urban-focused, often addressing mixed-use schemes and residential extensions. We can support projects throughout Crawley.
In the last year Crawley decided 220 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 81% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 31% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Crawley performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs), (now often referred to as National Landscapes), are protected areas recognised for their exceptional scenic and natural value. For developers, this means that planning proposals within these areas are carefully scrutinised, with a strong presumption against inappropriate development.
Crawley contains small sections of the High Weald AONB. Development is subject to careful landscape assessment.
In our experience, one of the top reasons proposals in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are refused is causing landscape harm or visual intrusion, a risk that often arises when applications are not fully informed. We help minimise the likelihood of refusal with expert, guidance; contact us here.
The Open Countryside is generally defined as land outside settlement and Green Belt boundaries, often comprising agricultural or natural land. Development, particularly standard residential development, is usually restricted in Open Countryside.
Crawley’s surrounding Green Belt and countryside are sensitive to development, maintaining clear separation from nearby settlements.
One of the top reasons poorly prepared proposals in the Open Countryside are refused is that they fail to demonstrate a policy-supported need. To minimise that risk with bespoke advice contact us here.
Alongside acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We use the following proven work stages to guide clients in Crawley through the planning process in order to maximise the potential of their development :
We work collaboratively with clients and shape a design that respects local character and meets Planning Policy requirements in order to maximise your chances of winning Planning Permission.
Crawley in West Sussex includes the town centre, Three Bridges, and Gatwick-adjacent neighbourhoods. Known for its post-war New Town design and proximity to Gatwick Airport. Planning is urban-focused, often addressing mixed-use schemes and residential extensions. We can support projects throughout Crawley.
In the last year Crawley decided 220 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 81% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 31% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Crawley performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs), (now often referred to as National Landscapes), are protected areas recognised for their exceptional scenic and natural value. For developers, this means that planning proposals within these areas are carefully scrutinised, with a strong presumption against inappropriate development.
Crawley contains small sections of the High Weald AONB. Development is subject to careful landscape assessment.
In our experience, one of the top reasons proposals in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are refused is causing landscape harm or visual intrusion, a risk that often arises when applications are not fully informed. We help minimise the likelihood of refusal with expert, guidance; contact us here.
The Open Countryside is generally defined as land outside settlement and Green Belt boundaries, often comprising agricultural or natural land. Development, particularly standard residential development, is usually restricted in Open Countryside.
Crawley’s surrounding Green Belt and countryside are sensitive to development, maintaining clear separation from nearby settlements.
One of the top reasons poorly prepared proposals in the Open Countryside are refused is that they fail to demonstrate a policy-supported need. To minimise that risk with bespoke advice contact us here.
Alongside acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We use the following proven work stages to guide clients in Crawley through the planning process in order to maximise the potential of their development :
We work collaboratively with clients and shape a design that respects local character and meets Planning Policy requirements in order to maximise your chances of winning Planning Permission.
