Longford planning approval rate
Longford ward in Trafford has a 84.4% approval rate based on 572 planning decisions. Trafford overall: 88.4%.
Last updated: September 2026
84.4%
ward approval rate
572
Decisions
483
Approved
89
Refused
88.4%
Trafford average
Longford is 4.0 percentage points below the Trafford average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Longford compares
Longford ward
84.4%
Trafford overall
88.4%
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Recent decisions in Longford
Erection of single storey side/rear extension, raised terrace to rear and associ · Wed 17 Dec 2025
Residential development (use class C3) of 53 dwellings with associated amenity s · Wed 17 Dec 2025
Application for Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for alterations to ro · Thu 04 Dec 2025
Erection of single storey front and part single/part two storey side and first f · Tue 02 Dec 2025
Application for Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey s · Mon 01 Dec 2025
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✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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