Craster, Northumberland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Craster, Northumberland.
Northumberland · England · settlement
About Craster
Craster is a picturesque fishing village located on the Northumberland coast, approximately eight miles from Alnwick and close to the village of Embleton to the north. Nestled within the stunning Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Craster offers a unique environment that may impact local planning applications and development considerations.
Population: 249 (2021)
District: Northumberland
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Area Information
- Admin district: Northumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: North Northumberland
- LSOA: Northumberland 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Craster.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Craster.
- 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 Craster based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Craster.
- - Waters Edge Haven Hill Craster Northumberland NE66 3TR
Discharge of Condition 5 (Boundary Fence), 8 (Surface Water Drainage) and 10 (Construction Method Statement) on approved planning application 22/04343/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-02-23
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A brief summary of Craster in Northumberland
Craster is a picturesque fishing village located on the Northumberland coast, approximately eight miles from Alnwick and close to the village of Embleton to the north. Nestled within the stunning Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Craster offers a unique environment that may impact local planning applications and development considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 249 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Northumberland district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Craster a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Craster includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Castle Point to Cullernose Point SSSI, Northumberland Shore SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Northumberland Coast; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Berwickshire & North Northumberland Coast; 4 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Northumberland Marine, Northumbria Coast; 3 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Northumbria Coast. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Craster planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Craster
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Craster.
The most common application types near Craster were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.