The consultation draft Householder Development Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) is published for consultation from 26 February 2026 until 5pm on 26 March 2026.

The following documents are being consulted on:

Comments must be provided in writing, either by email to strategic.planning@crawley.gov.uk or by post to:

Please note that late representations cannot be accepted.

The Householder development SPD reflects and expands upon the housing policies in the adopted Crawley borough Local Plan 2023 to 2040, providing supporting guidance to assist applicants in meeting the Local Plan requirements. This includes the guidance in relation to:

• householder extensions and alterations
• energy and water efficiency for alterations and extensions
• flood risk guidance for householder development
• wildlife enhancements

On adoption, the SPD will form part of the development plan for Crawley and will be an important consideration in determining planning applications. Once adopted it will replace the guidance for householder development set out in the Urban design SPD (2016), guidance for householder development in relation to flood risk set out in the Climate Change SPD (2016) and Guidance Note: Energy and Water Efficiency for Alterations and Extensions to Buildings (2016).

The SPD is accompanied by draft consultation statement and a sustainability appraisal and strategic environmental assessment (SA/SEA) screening report.

The SPD, and its accompanying documents, is also available to view at the following locations:

• Crawley Town Hall: The Boulevard, Crawley RH10 1UZ.  Phone: 01293 438000.  Opening hours Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
• Crawley Library: Southgate Avenue, Southgate, Crawley RH10 6HG.  Phone: 01293 651744.  Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm and Saturday 9am to 5pm

This relates to development of all scales and uses, and aims to help applicants submit good quality schemes, which meet national and local planning policy requirements.

It provides guidance about meeting requirements set by the following Local Plan policies:

• Policy CH1: Neighbourhood principles
• Policy CH2: Principles of good urban design
• Policy CH3: Normal requirements of all new development
• Policy CH4: Comprehensive development and efficient use land
• Policy CH5: Standards for all new dwellings (including conversions)
• Policy CH9: Important views
• Policy CH9: Development outside the built-up area
• Policy IN4: Car and cycle parking standards

The urban design SPD also provides guidance specifically related to development affecting heritage assets. It expands on the policies established in the Local Plan:

• Policy CH12: Heritage assets
• Policy CH13: Conservation areas
• Policy CH14: Areas of special local character
• Policy CH15: Listed buildings and structures
• Policy CH16: Locally listed buildings
• Policy CH17: Historic parks and gardens

The urban design SPD contains three additions which cover the following topics:

• Parking standards
• Public art
• Mobile phone masts