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 217 applications which is well below the national average of 959. The approval rate was 83% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 24% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 58%). Stats updated Sept 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.
Alongside acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We advise on and prepare planning applications across a range of development types, including:
We specialise in resolving complex planning challenges through thoughtful architectural design, turning constrained or difficult sites into successful Planning Permission outcomes. Let’s discuss 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 217 applications which is well below the national average of 959. The approval rate was 83% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 24% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 58%). Stats updated Sept 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.
Alongside acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We advise on and prepare planning applications across a range of development types, including:
We specialise in resolving complex planning challenges through thoughtful architectural design, turning constrained or difficult sites into successful Planning Permission outcomes. Let’s discuss your project.
