diff --git a/stack.sh b/stack.sh
index ec13338..ed6a4e3 100755
--- a/stack.sh
+++ b/stack.sh
@@ -1275,7 +1275,7 @@
     start_neutron_agents
 fi
 # Once neutron agents are started setup initial network elements
-if is_service_enabled q-svc; then
+if is_service_enabled q-svc && [[ "$NEUTRON_CREATE_INITIAL_NETWORKS" == "True" ]]; then
     echo_summary "Creating initial neutron network elements"
     create_neutron_initial_network
     setup_neutron_debug