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.
In the last year Crawley decided 218 applications which is well below the national average of 980. The approval rate was 83% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 27% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated July 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Crawley performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs), often referred to as National Landscapes, are protected for their remarkable natural and scenic value.
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.
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.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
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.
In the last year Crawley decided 218 applications which is well below the national average of 980. The approval rate was 83% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 27% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated July 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Crawley performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs), often referred to as National Landscapes, are protected for their remarkable natural and scenic value.
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.
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.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
