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House prices in Salford City Council: average £229,462, +0.3% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Salford City Council received?
Salford City Council received 1,348 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 83%.
How long does Salford City Council take to decide applications?
Salford City Council takes an average of 62 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Salford City Council?
Salford City Council approves 83% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Salford City Council?
Submit your representation to Salford City Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Salford City Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Salford City Council planning decision?
Yes. If Salford City Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 199 appeals were lodged against Salford City Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 34% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Salford City Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Salford City Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Salford City Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Salford City Council serves as the local authority for the City of Salford, a metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. As a metropolitan borough council, it delivers a wide range of local government services and has been part of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority since 2011, playing a key role in regional planning and development initiatives. The council was established in | house_type = Metropolitan borough council. Stephen Young serves as Chief Executive since 1 September 2025.

The council area encompasses 45 towns and villages, including Eccles, Irlam, Pendlebury, Salford, Swinton and Walkden. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Salford City Council received 1,348 planning applications. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (389), discharge of conditions (372), amendments (151). 17 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

199 planning appeals were lodged against Salford City Council decisions, of which 59 were allowed and 115 were dismissed (34% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Salford City Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Salford City Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.