Altrincham, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Altrincham, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · Town
Planning applications in Altrincham are administered by Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Altrincham
Altrincham, a vibrant market town located in Trafford, Greater Manchester, is situated south of the River Mersey, approximately 8 miles southwest of Manchester. With a population of 49,680 as of the 2021 census, it is a key area for planning applications, given its proximity to Sale and Warrington, making it an attractive location for development and investment.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £401,557 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Trafford
- Parliamentary constituency: Altrincham and Sale West
- LSOA: Trafford 025C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-04.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Altrincham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Altrincham.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Altrincham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
91 planning applications found near Altrincham.
- - Holmeside Cottage 50 Woodville Road Altrincham WA14 2HD
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for variation of condition 2 on planning permission 115966/VAR/25 (Application under Section 73 of the Town and Coun
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 2 York Street Altrincham WA15 9QH
Retrospective application for erection of single storey rear extension with other external alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - 1 The Lawns Bowdon Altrincham WA14 2YA
Work to trees within Bowdon Conservation Area, specifically the felling of 1 no. Sycamore and the crown reduction of 2. no Beech
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 10 Portland Road Bowdon Altrincham WA14 2PA
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions of grant of planning permission 117956/HHA/25. Condition number: 3 (materials).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-05-04
View full details - - Richmond House Normans Place Altrincham WA14 2AB
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions of grant of planning permission 117036/HHA/25. Condition number: 3 (Materials)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Richmond House Normans Place Altrincham WA14 2AB
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions of grant of planning permission 117452/LBC/25. Condition numbers: 3 (Materials); 5 (external ventilation).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 42 The Downs Altrincham WA14 2QQ
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions of grant of planning permission 116925/LBC/25. Condition numbers: 3 (materials), 4 (MEP plan), 5 (basement waterproofing), 6 (membrane & conc
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 1 The Lawns Bowdon Altrincham WA14 2YA
Work to trees within TPO 322, specifically the felling of 2 no. Limes
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 17 Portland Road Bowdon Altrincham WA14 2PA
Works to tree within TPO 355, specifically the felling of 1 no. Spruce
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - The Carriages Altrincham WA14 4AF
Works to trees within The Devisdale conservation area specifically the crown reduction of 1 no. Box Elder and the felling of 1 no. Cypress
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 66 - 68 Stamford New Road Altrincham WA14 1EE
Advertisement consent sought for display of 1no. externally illuminated projecting hanging sign and 1no. externally illuminated fascia sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - West Riding Woodville Road Altrincham WA14 2AN
Works to trees within Tree Preservation Order No. 114 specifically for removal of lower bough to 1 no. black pine tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 36 Hale Road Altrincham WA14 2EX
Subdivision and change of use of part of the existing shop into a takeaway coffee counter with associated internal and external alterations to the shopfront to create serving hatch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 70 George Street Altrincham WA14 1RF
Advertisement consent sought for 1no non illuminated fascia and 1no non illuminated projecting sign.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Schenley 1 Bentinck Road Altrincham WA14 2BW
Application to alter the width of the vehicular access from Bentinck Road, erection of a new entrance gate, and new landscaping around property, including the removal of 3no of trees.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Neston Delamer Road Bowdon Altrincham WA14 2NT
Work to trees within TPO 322., specifically, the crown reduction of four trees.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Footpath Outside 127 George Street Altrincham WA14 1RN
Advertisement consent sought for 2no. internally illuminated digital LCD display screens
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Footpath Outside 127 George Street Altrincham WA14 1RN
Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 16 Byrom Street Altrincham WA14 2EN
Application for Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for formation of rear dormer
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 44 - 46 George Street Altrincham WA14 1RH
Advertisement consent for 1no. internally illuminated fascia sign and 1no. internally illuminated projecting sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-03-13
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A brief summary of Altrincham in Greater Manchester
Altrincham, a vibrant market town located in Trafford, Greater Manchester, is situated south of the River Mersey, approximately 8 miles southwest of Manchester. With a population of 49,680 as of the 2021 census, it is a key area for planning applications, given its proximity to Sale and Warrington, making it an attractive location for development and investment.
Property prices in Altrincham show an average sale price of £401,557, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Altrincham a particularly low-crime area.
Altrincham has 12 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ashley Heath, Devisdale, Sandiway, George Street, The Downs, Linotype Housing Estate, South Hale, Old Market Place, Stamford New Road, Bowdon, Goose Green, Hale Station. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Altrincham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Altrincham
In the last 24 months, 192 planning applications were submitted near Altrincham. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Altrincham.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Altrincham were full planning applications (74), tree works (55), discharge of conditions (30). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 39 applications
- Refused: 10 applications
- Awaiting decision: 143 applications
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