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Planning permission in Crawley

In the last 12 months, 77.6% of home project applications were approved in Crawley (58 decided): extensions, loft conversions and similar work. A typical home project decision takes about eleven weeks (median 78 days).

Across all application types, 89.9% of 1,669 applications decided since March 2023 were approved. Based on Crawley's public planning register. Data last updated: 13 May 2026.

2,163Total applications
1,669Decided
89.9%Approval rate (of decided)
1,501 Approved+168 Refused+119 Withdrawn+351 Pending+24 Outcome not determined=2,163 Total
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Decision Level
2,003Delegated
90Committee
By Development Category

All applications on record, not only the last 12 months.

CategoryDecidedApprovedRefusedApproval rate
Residential Extension 363 307 56
84.6%
Protected tree works (TPO) 261 254 7
97.3%
Demolition 205 185 20
90.2%
Full planning applications 158 134 24
84.8%
Phone masts and telecoms 90 84 6
93.3%
Home extensions and alterations (householder) 85 73 12
85.9%
Tree works in a conservation area 81 78 3
96.3%
Status 78 71 7
91.0%
Change of Use 69 65 4
94.2%
Signage 53 41 12
77.4%
Commercial 38 35 3
92.1%
Residential New Build 37 33 4
89.2%
Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a) 33 32 1
97.0%
Prior Approval 26 25 1
96.2%
Discharging planning conditions 21 20 1
95.2%
Other* 71 64 7 mixed types

* Other combines smaller categories: Trees (18), Conversion to Flats (13), Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development) (13), Certificate of lawfulness (existing use) (7), Listed Building (7), Advertisement Consent (5), Changing a planning condition (S73) (2), Mixed Use (2), Lawful Development (2), Conservation Area (1), Listed Building Consent (1).

Quarterly Trend

The most recent three years. Earlier decisions are included in the totals above but not in this chart.

QuarterDecidedApprovedApproval rate
Q3 2023 45 43
95.6%
Q4 2023 127 112
88.2%
Q1 2024 142 126
88.7%
Q2 2024 177 160
90.4%
Q3 2024 151 132
87.4%
Q4 2024 171 157
91.8%
Q1 2025 144 130
90.3%
Q2 2025 125 115
92.0%
Q3 2025 142 132
93.0%
Q4 2025 167 141
84.4%
Q1 2026 148 137
92.6%
Q2 2026 1 1 sample too small
By Ward

All wards, across all years.

WardDecidedApprovedRefusedApproval rate
No ward data available
Frequently asked questions
What is the planning approval rate in Crawley?
In the last 12 months, 77.6% of home project applications (extensions, loft conversions and similar work) were approved in Crawley, based on 58 decided applications. Across all application types, 89.9% of 1,669 applications decided since March 2023 were approved.
How long does a planning decision take in Crawley?
The median time from submission to decision for home project applications decided in Crawley in the last 12 months was 78 days (about eleven weeks). Times vary case by case.
Do I need planning permission in Crawley?
It depends on the project and the property. Many home projects fall under permitted development rights, but constraints such as conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions change what needs permission at a specific address. See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.
Do I need a planning consultant in Crawley?
Many home projects do not need one. A straightforward extension on an unconstrained property is often handled directly with the council, or with an architect or agent preparing the drawings. A consultant is more likely to earn their fee where the site is constrained, the council has refused similar schemes, or an appeal is in prospect. Understanding your property's constraints and the council's recent decisions first makes any conversation with a professional a better-informed one.
Planning guides

Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights, Article 4 directions and planning costs.

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