Introduction
The Neighbourhood Plan – Have your say about Creaton and its future……..
The Localism Act of 2011 has given local residents the power to shape the future of their village and neighbourhood.
Under the Act we can have a say in housing design, appearance, and location. However it is not just about housing. It can include policies to protect green spaces and heritage assets as well as community facilities, parking, and transport which can all be covered under this Plan.
Perhaps more crucially for Creaton we can have a say about what business facilities and opportunities we can create to attract and retain small businesses in the village.
Once this Neighbourhood Plan is approved, it will be used and referenced by West Northants Council, when determining planning applications for the Parish.
Website
This website will contain a record of the progress of the Neighbourhood Plan and will, as it grows, contain links to information to keep you informed and up to date.
The Neighbourhood Plan Advisory Committee (NPAC)
The NPAC consists of a core of residents who came forward following the call from the Parish Council. The NPAC advises the Parish Council on the structure and content of the Neighbourhood Plan. At the end of the process, the residents of the village get to vote to either accept the plan or not.
The NPAC members are:
- Cllr Chris Reading (Chair) ~ Graphic Designer ~ Lilac Cottage, High Street, Creaton, Northants NN6 8NA ~ creadingcreatonpc@btintrernet.com
- Richard Hollingum ~ Journalism Lecturer (retired) ~ The Chimneys, High Street, Creaton, Northants NN6 8NA ~ rphollingum@gmail.com
- Tom Kimbell ~ Chartered Surveyor ~ 26 The Green, Creaton, Northants NN6 8ND
- Lucy Kimbell ~ Chartered Surveyor ~ 26 The Green, Creaton, Northants NN6 8ND
- Louisa Norrie ~ Client Services Director ~ 6 The Green, Creaton, NN6 8ND
- Bill Warden ~ Land director and member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (retired) ~ Westfield, Violet Lane, Creaton, Northants NN6 8NR
- Geoff White ~ Chartered Building Surveyor and Registered Valuer ~ Mulberry House, Violet Lane, Creaton, Northants NN6 8NR
It is anticipated that as the Plan develops, other residents will be consulted regarding areas of particular interest. If you would like to be involved, please contact Cllr Chris Reading.
Minutes of the meetings of NPAC are available here:
Questionnaire
A Questionnaire went out to all Creaton residents in 2024. The questionnaire and results are available to view below.
- Please click here for the link to the questionnaire.
- For a PDF version of the questionnaire please click here.
- The analysis of the Neighbourhood Plan questionnaire is now available to view.
Creaton Draft Neighbourhood Plan
The Draft Creaton Neighbourhood Plan (Regulation 14) is now available to view and comment on.
Please click here to view the document.
The Regulation 14 consultation started on 9 May 2026 and is open for 6-weeks, closing at midnight on 22 June 2026.
Please submit your comments to Cllr Chris Reading at creading@creaton-pc.gov.uk
We welcome your views!