Front extensions and porches in Crawley
490 applications since 2020. 338 approved and 82 refused. Refused: about 1 in 5 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 8 November 2026.
Planning permission
An extension beyond the front of the house facing a road is never permitted development. Only a small porch is.
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this. The full rules.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 43 | 22 | 4 |
| 2025 | 46 | 31 | 10 |
| 2024 | 50 | 32 | 12 |
| 2023 | 71 | 52 | 8 |
| 2022 | 88 | 65 | 16 |
| 2021 | 112 | 79 | 18 |
| 2020 | 80 | 57 | 14 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| WPD Consultants | 16 | 18 |
| Ellisdon Architectural Services | 15 | 20 |
| JNA Architects | 10 | 14 |
| Blackstone Architects | 7 | 9 |
| PA Design Services | 7 | 9 |
| PS Designs Ltd | 5 | 10 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsham | 1,101 | 47 | about 1 in 24 |
| Mid Sussex | 1,149 | 63 | about 1 in 19 |
| Mole Valley | 5,523 | 652 | about 1 in 9 |
| Reigate | 1,162 | 139 | about 1 in 9 |