What percentage of planning applications does Trafford approve?

Trafford approves approximately 88% of planning applications, based on 9,918 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Trafford decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 9,918 planning decisions published by Trafford.

What is the refusal rate for Trafford planning applications?

Trafford refuses approximately 12% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Trafford?

The typical planning application in Trafford takes 8.0 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 13,241 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how Trafford compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in Trafford

Data last updated December 2025. We’re working on a refresh.

9 months ago

Listed Building Consent for reinstatement works to single storey south-west wing

117452/LBC/25 · Altrincham

Approved

9 months ago

Reinstatement works to single storey south-west wing of property following fire

117036/HHA/25 · Altrincham

Approved

9 months ago

Application for Permission in Principle for residential development of up to 8no

117808/PIP/25 · Gorse Hill & Cornbrook

Refused

9 months ago

Erection of single storey side/rear extension and associated external alteration

117765/HHA/25 · Urmston

Approved

9 months ago

Erection of single storey rear extension.

117706/HHA/25 · Sale Central

Approved

9 months ago

External works to the roof and replacement middle casement of second floor windo

117595/HHA/25 · Hale

Approved

9 months ago

Listed Building Consent for internal and external repair and replacement works i

117596/LBC/25 · Hale

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 9,918 planning decisions made by Trafford, from January 2020 to December 2025. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Trafford planning approval rates page.

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