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Gorse Hill & Cornbrook planning approval rate

Gorse Hill & Cornbrook ward in Trafford has a 78.0% approval rate based on 264 planning decisions. Trafford overall: 88.2%.

Last updated: April 2026

78.0%
ward approval rate
264
Decisions
206
Approved
58
Refused
88.2%
Trafford average

Gorse Hill & Cornbrook is 10.2 percentage points below the Trafford average, placing it among the stricter wards in Trafford. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.

How Gorse Hill & Cornbrook compares

Gorse Hill & Cornbrook ward (264 decided)
78.0%
Trafford overall (13,295 decided)
88.2%
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Recent decisions in Gorse Hill & Cornbrook

Application for Permission in Principle for residential development of up to 8no · Tue 23 Dec 2025
Refused
Demolition of five structures previously used for Use Class B2/B8 purposes. (Con · Mon 22 Dec 2025
Approved
Partial demolition of existing garage, erection of single storey side and rear e · Fri 19 Dec 2025
Approved
Demolition of existing building on site and the development of a residential-led · Fri 19 Dec 2025
Approved
Application for installation of 1980no 500 W roof mounted solar panel array to p · Mon 15 Dec 2025
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 13,295 decisions.

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