Planning applications in Crawley
England, South East
5,226 applications since 2020. 3,104 approved and 543 refused.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
By project
| Project | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear extensions | 1,390 | 799 | 194 |
| Side extensions | 650 | 445 | 87 |
| Front extensions and porches | 490 | 338 | 82 |
| Loft conversions and dormers | 307 | 200 | 50 |
| Garden rooms and outbuildings | 600 | 422 | 66 |
| Solar panels | 67 | 33 | 2 |
| Windows and doors | 414 | 307 | 34 |
| Fences, walls and gates | 136 | 83 | 15 |
| Driveways and dropped kerbs | 116 | 73 | 10 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Ellisdon Architectural Services | 51 | 58 |
| WPD Consultants | 39 | 49 |
| PA Design Services | 23 | 25 |
| JNA Architects | 21 | 27 |
| Blackstone Architects | 19 | 23 |
| PS Designs Ltd | 18 | 25 |
| Divine Property Services | 8 | 10 |
| RB Design | 8 | 8 |
| RDJW Architects Limited | 6 | 8 |
| Building Plan Design Ltd | 6 | 6 |
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 644 | 242 | 33 |
| 2025 | 704 | 394 | 68 |
| 2024 | 685 | 454 | 78 |
| 2023 | 729 | 443 | 89 |
| 2022 | 786 | 491 | 74 |
| 2021 | 865 | 555 | 107 |
| 2020 | 813 | 525 | 94 |
Protections
| Conservation areas | 13 |
| Listed buildings | 103 |
| Article 4 directions | 19 |