Creaton, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Creaton, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Creaton are administered by West Northamptonshire Council. View the full West Northamptonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Creaton
Creaton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the West Northamptonshire district of Northamptonshire, England. Known for its charming rural landscape, the area offers potential for various planning applications, catering to both residential and community developments.
Population: 501 (2021) · Area: 530.7 km²
District: West Northamptonshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Daventry
- LSOA: West Northamptonshire 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Creaton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Creaton.
- 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 Creaton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Creaton.
- - Oak Cottage 12 Brixworth Road Creaton NN6 8NG
Oak Tree DA198 T1- propose to remove for safety reasons. Tree Surgeon confirmed tree is dead and poses safety risk, in particular large branch overhanging neighbouring property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 2 Horseshoe Close Creaton NN6 8NW
Garage extension with new roof and solar panels
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Ducklings Pre-school 18 Welford Road Creaton NN6 8NH
To fell 1x Willow in a conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Green Stables Welford Road Creaton NN6 8NH
Demolition of existing stable building and menage. Construction of 6-bedroom dwelling house, garage block, pool block, stable, menage and turning pen, dovecote, solar array and associated landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Bricklayers Arms 6 Welford Road Creaton NN6 8NH
Retrospective installation of a main fascia sign and two projecting signs on the front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-11-22
View full details - - Gillott 2 Welford Road Creaton NN6 8NH
Proposed new machine and storage building ancillary to the existing horticultural use and new vehicular crossover from Welford Road and driveway to serve the existing dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - 1 Violet Lane Creaton NN6 8NR
Works to fell 1 x Ash and 1 x Apple in the conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - Oak Cottage 12 Brixworth Road Creaton NN6 8NG
Erection of new single dwelling in the grounds of existing dwelling (outline application for approval of access, layout and scale)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Creaton in Northamptonshire
Creaton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the West Northamptonshire district of Northamptonshire, England. Known for its charming rural landscape, the area offers potential for various planning applications, catering to both residential and community developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 501 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.
Creaton covers an area of approximately 530.7 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Creaton a particularly low-crime area.
Creaton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Creaton, Cottesbrooke. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Creaton 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 Creaton
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Creaton. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 113 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Creaton maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
With an average of 113 days, decisions near Creaton take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Creaton were full planning applications (4), tree works (4), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 3 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Little Creaton planning applications
- Teeton planning applications
- Spratton planning applications
- Hollowell planning applications
- Cottesbrooke planning applications
- Coton planning applications
- Guilsborough planning applications
- Brixworth planning applications
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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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