Eccles, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Eccles, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · Town
Planning applications in Eccles are administered by Salford City Council. View the full Salford City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Eccles
Eccles is a market town located in the City of Salford, Greater Manchester, just 3 miles west of Salford city centre and 4 miles from Manchester. Divided by the M602 motorway and adjacent to the Manchester Ship Canal, Eccles is notable not only for its strategic location but also for its renowned Eccles cake, making it a unique area for potential planning applications.
Population: 38,756 (2011) · Elevation: 33m
District: Salford
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Area Information
- Admin district: Salford
- Parliamentary constituency: Worsley and Eccles
- LSOA: Salford 025B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Eccles.
- 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 Eccles based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
228 planning applications found near Eccles.
- - 14 Willan Road, ECCLES, MANCHESTER, M30 0WT
Proposed single storey rear infill extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - 41 Trafford Road, ECCLES, MANCHESTER, M30 0JX
Change of use from a dwellinghouse (use class C3) to a 5 bedroom 5 person House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (use class C4)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - 17 Church Street, ECCLES, MANCHESTER, M30 0DF
Continued use of first floor as a 2-bedroom apartment.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - Morrisons Petrol Station, 7 Irwell Place, Eccles, Manchester, M30 0FH
Removal of the existing jet washes, and the installation of new jet wash bays and valet bays, plant room and associated forecourt works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - Barton Business Park, Cawdor Street, ECCLES
Request for confirmation of compliance of condition 4 (Surface Water Drainage) attached to planning permission PA/2025/1566
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - St Mary The Virgin Church, 33 Church Street, Eccles, Manchester, M30 0DF
Removal of existing iron gates to south porch and replacement with glass doors
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Barton Business Park, Cawdor Street, ECCLES
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 (AIA and AMS) attached to planning permission PA/2025/1566
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Barton Business Park, Cawdor Street, ECCLES
Request for confirmation of compliance of condition 3 (Construction environmental management plan) attached to planning permission PA/2025/1566
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 90 Wellington Road, ECCLES, MANCHESTER, M30 9GW
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Cycle Parking) attached to planning permission PA/2025/1719
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Units L1 To L3, Lyntown Trading Estate, Lynwell Road, Eccles, Manchester, M30 9QG
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed installation of roof mounted solar PV 113kWp (max 253 panels) flat to roof system north/south facing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 1 Eccles Fold, Eccles, Manchester, M30 0NT
Cladding remediation of existing external walls with new facing materials to match existing, and increased height of parapet walls (max. 150mm)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 3 Chadwick Road, ECCLES, MANCHESTER, M30 0NZ
Erection of single storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Land North of Lankro Way, Eccles, M30 0SA
Request for approval of detail required by Condition 5 (Levels) and partial approval of detail required by Conditions 2 (Construction Management Plan - Enabling Works) and 4 (Arboricultural Method Sta
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - St Mary The Virgin Church, 33 Church Street, Eccles, Manchester, M30 0DF
Listed Building Consent for the removal of existing iron gates to South Porch and replace with glass doors. Wooden interior doors to be removed, and minor repointing of East wall and repairs to stone
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 13 Monks Hall Grove, ECCLES, MANCHESTER, M30 9GL
Tree application for proposed works to 1 x Beech Tree (T331) crown reduce by 2 meters up to 100mm on lateral extensions all around, crown lift to provide 5 meters ground clearance over footpath, road
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 14 Irwell Grove, ECCLES, MANCHESTER, M30 0ES
Application for a lawful development certificate for existing use of dwelling as a 4 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for 5no. residents (use class C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Clarendon House, 24 Clarendon Road, ECCLES, MANCHESTER, M30 9AL
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the proposed change of use of the existing office building (use class E) into 14 No. residential apartments (use class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Unit A4, Lyntown Trading Estate, Old Wellington Road, Eccles, Manchester, M30 9QG
Change of use from industrial to a training gym for a cheerleading club (Use Class E(d)).
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Salford | Date: 2025-12-18
View full details - - 90 Wellington Road, ECCLES, MANCHESTER, M30 9GW
Change of use from existing 6 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (use class C4) to 7 bedroom HMO (sui generis) with 9 residents
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Salford | Date: 2025-12-18
View full details - - Clarendon House, 24 Clarendon Road, Eccles, M30 9AL
External works to existing building, including removal of the front entrance canopy, new windows, new access ramp, and two balconies
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Salford | Date: 2025-12-04
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A brief summary of Eccles in Greater Manchester
Eccles is a market town located in the City of Salford, Greater Manchester, just 3 miles west of Salford city centre and 4 miles from Manchester. Divided by the M602 motorway and adjacent to the Manchester Ship Canal, Eccles is notable not only for its strategic location but also for its renowned Eccles cake, making it a unique area for potential planning applications. The Town has a population of approximately 38,756 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Salford district.
Eccles sits at an elevation of 33 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Eccles a particularly low-crime area.
Eccles has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Barton-upon-Irwell, Ellesmere Park, Monton Green. 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, Eccles 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 Eccles
In the last 24 months, 209 planning applications were submitted near Eccles. Of these, 46% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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 Eccles.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Eccles slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Eccles were full planning applications (77), discharge of conditions (40), amendments (37). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 53 medium-scale applications, 152 smaller schemes were submitted.
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 6 were dismissed (14% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 30 applications
- Refused: 25 applications
- Withdrawn: 10 applications
- Awaiting decision: 144 applications
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