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House prices in Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council: average £400,688, +9.6% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council received?
Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council received 2,603 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 88%.
How long does Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council take to decide applications?
Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council takes an average of 56 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 Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council?
Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council approves 88% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Trafford Metropolitan Borough 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 Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 524 appeals were lodged against Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 30% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council Planning Authority

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

Trafford Council, serving the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford in Greater Manchester, is responsible for delivering most local government services in the area. Since 2011, the council has been a member of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, playing a key role in regional governance and planning initiatives. For those researching planning applications, Trafford Council is the primary authority to consult for local regulations and development proposals.

The council area encompasses 39 towns and villages, including Altrincham, Hale, Sale, Stretford and Urmston. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council received 2,603 planning applications. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (821), discharge of conditions (344), outline applications (224). 18 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

524 planning appeals were lodged against Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council decisions, of which 145 were allowed and 344 were dismissed (30% success rate).

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