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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965 approved · 198 refused · 0 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
- Awaiting decision119712/FUL/26
Construction of a 1400MW (2800MWh) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility comprising: BESS container units, power conversion units, substation, access track, security fencing and associated infrastructure and landscaping.
Land West Of Manchester Road Manchester Road Carrington Manchester M31 4QN
Received 4 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision119713/HHA/26
Erection of single storey rear extension.
35 Fountains Road Stretford Manchester M32 9PW
Received 5 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision119714/FUL/26
Installation of new sludge dewatering plant and associated infrastructure
Land At Davyhulme Wastewater Treatment Works Trafford Way Trafford Park Manchester M41 7FQ
Received 5 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision119715/FUL/26
Change of use from takeaway (sui generis) to a barber shop (Class E)
15 Oxford Road Altrincham WA14 2DY
Received 5 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision119716/FUL/26
Development of ancillary hospitality facility comprising entertainment space, food and drink facilities, seating and tables, retail kiosk, together with perimeter fencing and entrance / exit area.
Old Trafford Football Ground Sir Matt Busby Way Stretford Manchester M16 0RA
Received 5 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision119717/HHA/26
Creation of dropped kerb.
208 Dane Road Sale M33 2LG
Received 5 Aug 2026 - Decided119718/PAH/26
Erection of a single storey rear extension with a maximum projection of 5 metres beyond the original rear wall, a maximum height of 2.7 metres and eaves height of 2.7 metres. Application for prior approval under part 1 of schedule 2 class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).
19 Brixham Drive Sale M33 5HN
Received 5 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision119719/FUL/26
Retrospective erection of rear dormer and proposed alterations to elevations
64 Manor Avenue Sale M33 5JR
Received 5 Aug 2026 - Decided119720/HHA/26
Partial demolition of single storey rear extension and garage, erection of part single/part two storey side and rear extension and associated external alterations
53 Okehampton Crescent Sale M33 5HP
Received 5 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision119722/HHA/26
Retrospective application for erection of single storey front and side extension and conversion of garage to garden room.
221 Church Road Flixton Manchester M41 6FL
Received 5 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision119724/FUL/26
Formation of rear dormer, relocation of external staircase with new access at first floor level and alterations to elevations including 2no. front rooflights
346 Manchester Road Altrincham WA14 5NH
Received 5 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision119725/HHA/26
Erection of part single, part two storey rear extension and formation of rear dormer.
68 Harley Road Sale M33 7FP
Received 5 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision119726/CPE/26
Application for Certificate of Existing Lawful Development for use comprising a mixed and concurrent B2 (General Industrial) and B8 (Storage and Distribution) use
Unit 10 Dane Road Industrial Estate Dane Road Sale M33 7BH
Received 5 Aug 2026 - Decided119727/CPL/26
Application for Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for garage conversion including new roof.
2 Aimson Road West Timperley Altrincham WA15 7XN
Received 6 Aug 2026 - Decided119728/HHA/26
Demolition of existing side extension, erection of part single, part two storey side and rear extension with solar panels and associated external alterations.
13 Lansdowne Road Flixton Manchester M41 6QW
Received 6 Aug 2026 - Decided119729/NMA/26
Application for non-material amendment to planning permission (118299/HHA/26 ) to replace existing conservatory roof with new solid flat roof, replace rear windows to doors and alterations to brickwork on side and rear elevation
6 Dunollie Road Sale M33 2PD
Received 6 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision119730/FUL/26
Realignment of kerbs to existing entrance junction to Dunham Massey to improve access to the main highway with associated resurfacing.
Dunham Park Woodhouse Lane Dunham Massey Altrincham WA14 4SJ
Received 6 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision119732/CPL/26
Application for Proposed Certificate of Lawful Use for alterations to roof including hip to gable and formation of rear dormer.
9 Glencoe Drive Sale M33 4WL
Received 6 Aug 2026 - Decided119733/HHA/26
Erection of single storey side/rear extension and associated external alterations
18 Andrews Avenue Flixton Manchester M41 8SU
Received 6 Aug 2026 - Decided119734/TEL/26
Erection of 20 metre street works monopole on a root-foundation, supporting 6 no. antennas, 2 no. 300mm dishes together with 3 no. cabinets and ancillary development thereto.
Trafford Centre Car Park, Peel 7 Urmston
Received 6 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision119735/CPL/26
Application for Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a Private Hire Taxi Booking Office
1st Floor Trafford House Chester Road Stretford
Received 6 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision119736/HHA/26
Demolition of existing detached garage, partial removal of rear outriggers and erection of single storey rear extension and partially sunken garage. External alterations including new stairs, additional hardstanding and raised terrace to rear elevation.
Elcho Lodge Elcho Road Bowdon Altrincham WA14 2TL
Received 7 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision119737/HHA/26
Erection of single storey rear extension, new side lightwell with access steps, demolition and replacement of existing garage to create new double garage and garden room and associated external works including patio areas, creation of new access to existing driveway, removal of existing gate and closure of churchyard access, new boundary treatment and landscaping
St Peters Vicarage 1 Harrop Road Hale Altrincham WA15 9BU
Received 7 Aug 2026 - Awaiting decision119738/FUL/26
Change of use of existing annexe to a self-contained dwelling.
10 Cambridge Road Hale Altrincham WA15 9SY
Received 7 Aug 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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