Gretton, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gretton, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Gretton are administered by North Northamptonshire Council. View the full North Northamptonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Gretton
Gretton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in North Northamptonshire, nestled within the historic Rockingham Forest. Overlooking the scenic valley of the River Welland, it is adjacent to the neighbouring county of Rutland. The population of Gretton has grown from 1,240 in 2001 to 1,285 in 2011, indicating a steady increase in community development and potential planning opportunities in the area.
Population: 1,522 (2021)
District: North Northamptonshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £260,854 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Corby and East Northamptonshire
- LSOA: North Northamptonshire 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gretton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gretton.
- 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 Gretton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Gretton.
- 26/01298/TCA - The Coach House High Street Gretton NN17 3DE
T1 Hedgerow - reduce height by 2m T2 Damson - reduce height by 2m T3 Holly - reduce height by 2m T4 Hawthorn - prune to clear phone line T5 Damson - cut down T6 Damson - cut down T7 Conifer - cut down
Status: Undecided | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-06-11 - 26/00849/TCA - 96 High Street Gretton NN17 3DF
T1; Weeping Willow - pollard back to previous points.
Status: Undecided | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-05-05 - - 36 Arnhill Road Gretton NN17 3DN
Addition of skylights to garage roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 31 High Street Gretton North Northamptonshire NN17 3DE
Refer to sketch map attached Adjoining 1 Station Road, Gretton T1 Field Maple; T2 Hornbeam; T3 Smoke Tree; T4 Copper Beech Reduce height by 30%; reduce lateral branches to balance Adjoining 2 Arnhill
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Corby | Date: 2025-05-30
View full details - - 23 High Street Gretton North Northamptonshire NN17 3DE
We arranged a visit by Mr Brassington (Tree officer) on 1st May who has given us guidance on this application. We have also had a tree surgeon advise the work detailed below. Please see Plan: Tree 1 i
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Corby | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - 4 Maltings Road Gretton Corby NN17 3BZ
Willow (T1 attached): Crown reduce by 2.5 to 3 metres, retaining a natural flowing canopy
Type: Trees | Council: Corby | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 11 High Street Gretton North Northamptonshire NN17 3DE
Medium size Oak situated in front garden is getting large for the area and has also been hacked back by utilities putting the crown out of balance. Customer would like to reduce the crown by approxima
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Corby | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - 74 High Street Gretton North Northamptonshire NN17 3DF
T1 - willow - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Corby | Date: 2024-09-05
View full details - - 69 High Street Gretton North Northamptonshire NN17 3DF
T1 - holly - crown reduction by 3m so it is not so close to neighbouring property. And crown lifting so there is a clearance of 2m to let light in to the garden around it. T2 - conifer - left limb rem
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Corby | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - 40 High Street Gretton North Northamptonshire NN17 3DE
Outline Planning Permission for up to 1 dwelling (all matters reserved).
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Corby | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - 21 Maltings Road Gretton North Northamptonshire NN17 3BZ
Beech tree sitting to the right hand side of the house as you look at it, on top of a retaining wall. Tree identified in sketch drawing and circled in red in photograph. Sitting very close to the hous
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Corby | Date: 2023-10-07
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of 76 High Street Gretton
Land contamination letter enclosed for condition number 15 to be discharged. Archaeological final version report which has been approved by Liz Mordue, in order for condition number 5 to be fully disc
Status: Conditions | Council: Corby | Date: 2023-03-31
View full details - - 41B High Street Gretton Northamptonshire NN17 3DE
Discharge of Condition 3 (Material Samples and Drainage Details) of application ref: NC/22/00018/DPA
Status: Conditions | Council: Corby | Date: 2023-03-21
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A brief summary of Gretton in Northamptonshire
Gretton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in North Northamptonshire, nestled within the historic Rockingham Forest. Overlooking the scenic valley of the River Welland, it is adjacent to the neighbouring county of Rutland. The population of Gretton has grown from 1,240 in 2001 to 1,285 in 2011, indicating a steady increase in community development and potential planning opportunities in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,522 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Northamptonshire district.
Property prices in Gretton show an average sale price of £260,854, 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 Gretton a particularly low-crime area.
Gretton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Gretton. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gretton 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 Gretton
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Gretton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Gretton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Gretton were tree works (6), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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