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Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates1,980Searchable applications
370Recorded as pending
83%Approval rate · 1,163 approved or refused records
198Refused applications
965 approved · 198 refused · 0 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 19 Mar 2024 to 21 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 22 Sept 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Planning and Building ControlLocal plan Planning policy and strategyPre-application advice Advice before submitting a planning applicationConservation areas Pre-application advice for heritage sitesArticle 4 directions Article 4 Directions
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
Conservation areas22 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- Decided118267/FUL/26
Replacement of entrance doors with installation of internal sliding door.
182 - 186 Washway Road Sale M33 6RN
Received 2 Feb 2026 - Decided118268/HHA/26
Erection of first floor side and rear extension including Juliette balcony
5 Thorne Avenue Flixton Manchester M41 5PY
Received 2 Feb 2026 - Decided118269/HHA/26
Erection of a single storey rear extension and front rooflight
50 Moss Lane Altrincham WA15 8HW
Received 2 Feb 2026 - Unknown118270/S211/26
Works to trees within The Devisdale Conservation Area specifically for felling of 2 no trees and crown lifting/reduction of 30% to Norwegan Spruce.
12 Parkfield Court Altrincham WA14 2BU
Received 2 Feb 2026 - Decided118271/HHA/26
Erection of single storey side and rear extension including raised terrace and new steps to rear, new storage and rear extension to cellar including new access steps.
70 Cromwell Road Stretford Manchester M32 8QJ
Received 2 Feb 2026 - Decided118272/CND/26
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions of grant of planning permission 112477/FUL/23. Condition number: 34 (carbon budget statement).
Land Off Barton Road Davyhulme Manchester M41 7NL
Received 2 Feb 2026 - Unknown118274/S211/26
Works to trees within Bowdon Conservation Area, specifically the felling of 1no. Holly and 1no. Rowan
The Vale 28 Apsley Grove Bowdon Altrincham WA14 3AH
Received 2 Feb 2026 - Awaiting decision118275/FUL/26
Change of use to F1(f) Place of Worship, with associated cycle and bin storage areas and car parking
227 Ayres Road Stretford Manchester M16 0NL
Received 3 Feb 2026 - Awaiting decision118276/FUL/26
Change of use of ground floor from C3 (residential use) to Class E (commercial use). External alterations including formation of rear dormer, lightwells, new windows and rooflights. Associated landscaping and boundary works including formation of additional parking spaces.
Trinity House 26 - 28 Market Street Altrincham WA14 1PF
Received 3 Feb 2026 - Decided118277/HHA/26
Erection of single storey front and single storey side and rear extensions. Associated external alterations including new window to side and new door to rear elevations.
27 Western Road Flixton Manchester M41 6LB
Received 3 Feb 2026 - Decided118278/HHA/26
Demolition of existing extension and erection of a part single storey/part two storey side and rear extension.
16 Chestnut Drive Sale M33 4HH
Received 3 Feb 2026 - Decided118279/FUL/26
Removal of 1no external ATM, replacement of 1no external ATM and installation of new ATM surround.
48 George Street Altrincham WA14 1RH
Received 3 Feb 2026 - Decided118280/ADV/26
Advertisement consent sought for 1no. internally illuminated ATM Surround
48 George Street Altrincham WA14 1RH
Received 3 Feb 2026 - Decided118282/HHA/26
Erection of single storey side extension and associated external alterations
166 Flixton Road Urmston Manchester M41 5DR
Received 3 Feb 2026 - Decided118283/FUL/26
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a pair of semi-detached dwellings with associated parking, landscaping and other associated works to include creation of new and extension to existing vehicular access.
Ryburn 18 Bentinck Road Altrincham WA14 2BP
Received 4 Feb 2026 - Unknown118284/S211/26
Work to tree within the Bowdon Conservation Area, specifically the felling of 1no trees and works to a number of trees shown on the submitted survey.
Woodridings The Firs Bowdon
Received 4 Feb 2026 - Decided118285/HHA/26
Erection of a single storey rear and side extension and first floor rear extension.
37 Manley Road Sale M33 4EG
Received 4 Feb 2026 - Decided118287/ADV/26
Advertisement Consent sought for 2no single sided banner signs and 2no two sided poster boards.
Esso Petrol Filling Station 1103 Chester Road Stretford Manchester M32 8NB
Received 4 Feb 2026 - Awaiting decision118288/FUL/26
Renovation of the existing Cheshire Barn with minor alterations to accommodation at first floor level including new roof lights, bin store to rear, replacement of rotten timber doors and external decking. Renovation and internal remodelling of the Coach House and change of use to use class C1 (hotel/guest house) creating 5no bedrooms in support of the function suite at the Cheshire Barn with associated alterations to elevations and demarcation and resurfacing of the car parking, landscaping and associated development thereto.
Davenport Green Hall Shay Lane Hale Barns Altrincham WA15 8UD
Received 4 Feb 2026 - Awaiting decision118289/LBC/26
Listed Building Consent sought for the renovation of the existing Cheshire Barn with minor alterations to accommodation at first floor level including new roof lights, bin store to rear, replacement of rotten timber doors and external decking. Renovation and internal remodelling of the Coach House and change of use to use class C1 (hotel/guest house) creating 5no bedrooms in support of the function suite at the Cheshire Barn with associated alterations to elevations and demarcation and resurfacing of the car parking, landscaping and associated development thereto.
Davenport Green Hall Shay Lane Hale Barns Altrincham WA15 8UD
Received 4 Feb 2026 - Decided118290/TPO/26
Works to protected tree within TPO 155 specifically the crown reduction of one scots pine.
Filleigh 2 Barry Rise Bowdon
Received 4 Feb 2026 - Decided118291/HHA/26
Demolition of existing chimneys and conversion of garage to habitable accommodation. Erection of single storey front, part single/part two storey rear and first floor side extensions. Alterations to roof including raising of roof ridge and erection of rear dormer.
93 Clough Avenue Sale M33 4HT
Received 4 Feb 2026 - Decided118292/HHA/26
Erection of a part two storey/part first floor side extension and a two storey rear extension. External alterations to include replacement windows, new porch, render to elevations and removal of chimneys.
47 Ridgeway Road Timperley Altrincham WA15 7HL
Received 4 Feb 2026 - Decided118293/CND/26
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions of grant of planning permission 116268/LBC/25. Condition number: 3a (materials).
32 - 34 Railway Street Altrincham WA14 2RE
Received 4 Feb 2026
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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