Loft conversions and dormers in Crawley
307 applications since 2020. 200 approved and 50 refused. Refused: about 1 in 5 here, about 1 in 6 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 8 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Up to 40 cubic metres of extra roof space on a terrace, 50 on a semi or detached house
- Not on the roof slope facing a road, and no higher than the existing roof
- Materials similar in appearance, set back about 0.2 m from the eaves, and side windows obscure-glazed
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 | 34 | 19 | 5 |
| 2025 | 33 | 20 | 9 |
| 2024 | 34 | 22 | 9 |
| 2023 | 38 | 24 | 6 |
| 2022 | 62 | 41 | 7 |
| 2021 | 57 | 40 | 5 |
| 2020 | 49 | 34 | 9 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsham | 939 | 79 | about 1 in 13 |
| Mid Sussex | 1,096 | 101 | about 1 in 12 |
| Mole Valley | 4,508 | 865 | about 1 in 6 |
| Reigate | 1,551 | 261 | about 1 in 7 |