Cranford St John, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cranford St John, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
About Cranford St John
Cranford St John is a quaint village located in the North Northamptonshire district of England, now part of the parish of Cranford. Nestled in the southern half of the parish, it is adjacent to Cranford St Andrew and separated by the Alledge Brook, a tributary of the River Nene. Historically, this charming settlement, which once had a population of 239 in 1931, is characterized by its name meaning "ford frequented by cranes or herons." The civil parish was officially abolished in 1935, merging into the broader Cranford parish, making it an area of interest for those exploring planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £258,445 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Kettering
- LSOA: North Northamptonshire 012B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cranford St John.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cranford St John.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Cranford St John based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Cranford St John.
- - Mill Barn High Street Cranford NN14 4AA
G1 Elm - remove dead elm trees to ground level T1 Ash - remove dead branch and sever ivy at ground level T2 Elder - remove dead elder to ground level T3 Ash - remove overhanging branches T4 Hawthorn -
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 10 High Street, Cranford, NN14 4AA
Convert single garage to office / garden room
Type: Full | Council: Kettering | Date: 2025-03-15
View full details - - 8C High Street, Cranford, NN14 4AA
G1, G2, G3 Ash - fell
Type: Trees | Council: Kettering | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - 28 High Street, Cranford, NN14 4AA
T1 Eucalyptus - remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kettering | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - 8D High Street, Cranford, NN14 4AA
Removal of condition 9 of NK/2021/0302 in respect of installation of roller shutter garage doors to the front of existing car port
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Kettering | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - Clarkes Barn, Cranford Road, Cranford, NN14 4AA
Condition no. 7 (Noise) of NK/2021/0578
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Kettering | Date: 2024-05-15
View full details - - 8 High Street, Cranford, NN14 4AA
Single storey side extension with replacement rear single storey roof and windows and doors throughout. Rear door to be replaced with full height window and insertion of 5 no. rooflights to rear
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Kettering | Date: 2024-01-08
View full details - - 54 High Street, Cranford, NN14 4AA
T1-T7 Sycamore - reduce height by one third
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kettering | Date: 2023-11-29
View full details - - 3 High Street, Cranford, NN14 4AA
T1 Apple, T2 Honey Locust - fell to near ground level and treat stump to inhibit regrowth
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kettering | Date: 2023-11-10
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A brief summary of Cranford St John in Northamptonshire
Cranford St John is a quaint village located in the North Northamptonshire district of England, now part of the parish of Cranford. Nestled in the southern half of the parish, it is adjacent to Cranford St Andrew and separated by the Alledge Brook, a tributary of the River Nene. Historically, this charming settlement, which once had a population of 239 in 1931, is characterized by its name meaning "ford frequented by cranes or herons." The civil parish was officially abolished in 1935, merging into the broader Cranford parish, making it an area of interest for those exploring planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Cranford St John show an average sale price of £258,445, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cranford St John a particularly low-crime area.
Cranford St John has one conservation area within its boundaries: Cranford. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Cranford St John includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cranford St John SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Cranford St John
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Cranford St John. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Cranford St John.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Cranford St John slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Cranford St John were tree works (8), full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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