A village built around a green
Timber-framed and thatched cottages cluster around Crawley's duck pond and green, giving the village a distinctive, tightly-knit character that's less common in the larger, more spread-out villages elsewhere in the area.
A modern employer nearby
Crawley Court, on the edge of the village, is now the headquarters of the broadcast infrastructure company Arqiva, sitting alongside the older cottages that make up the rest of the settlement.
Planning near the historic green
Given the concentration of older buildings around the green, some Crawley properties may be listed or within a conservation area, which can affect whether a garden room needs formal planning permission. Winchester City Council, which covers Crawley, is the authority to check with.
Frequently asked questions
Are there listed buildings around Crawley's green?+
Several of the older timber-framed and thatched cottages around the pond and green may carry listed status, so it's worth checking with Winchester City Council before assuming permitted development applies.
Which council covers Crawley?+
Winchester City Council covers Crawley, as the village sits within the City of Winchester district.
Nearby areas
Services
Useful local links
- Winchester City Council – Do I need planning permission — Winchester City Council's guidance on when planning permission is required for householder projects, including outbuildings.
- Winchester City Council – Check if you are within the South Downs National Park — A tool to check whether a specific address falls within the South Downs National Park boundary, which changes the relevant planning authority.
- Winchester City Council – Building control — Winchester City Council's building control service, relevant to groundwork and services for larger garden buildings.
- Planning Portal – Outbuildings — National guidance on permitted development rules for garden buildings and outbuildings, including height and coverage limits.
- South Downs National Park Authority – Planning applications — The planning authority for addresses that fall within the South Downs National Park boundary, including parts of the villages east of Winchester.
- Test Valley Borough Council – Planning permission and pre-application advice — The relevant planning authority for Stockbridge, which sits within the Test Valley district rather than Winchester.