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Planning in Eccles

Approved
80%
135 of 161 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Eccles in the last 24 months, from Salford City Council's planning register.

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Around Eccles

Postcode districts

M30 121 applications in the last 12 monthsM17 65 applications in the last 12 monthsM50 24 applications in the last 12 monthsM6 96 applications in the last 12 monthsM5 65 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Salford City Council

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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. 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.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Eccles, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 192 planning applications were submitted near Eccles. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (62), discharge of conditions (34), amendments (33). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 6 were dismissed (14% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Eccles?
In the last 24 months, 192 planning applications were submitted near Eccles. The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near Eccles?
The average planning decision time near Eccles is 63 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Eccles?
The planning approval rate near Eccles is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Eccles?
The most common type of planning application near Eccles is full planning applications, with 62 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Eccles?
You can search and track planning applications near Eccles on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.