Firswood, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Firswood, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
Planning applications in Firswood are administered by Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Firswood
Firswood is a suburban area located within Stretford, part of the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford in Greater Manchester, England. As a residential community, it offers a mix of housing options and local amenities, making it a potential area of interest for planning applications and development projects.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Trafford
- Parliamentary constituency: Stretford and Urmston
- LSOA: Trafford 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Firswood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Firswood.
- 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 Firswood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
196 planning applications found near Firswood.
- - 27 Wilton Avenue Stretford Manchester M16 0JH
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Certificate for erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - St John Vianney RC School Rye Bank Road Stretford Manchester M16 0EX
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions of grant of planning permission 119484/CND/26. Condition number: 12 (Secure Cycle Parking)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - The Kellogg Building Talbot Road Old Trafford Manchester M16 0PU
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions of grant of planning permission 109529/VAR/22. Condition numbers: 27v (Contaminated Land Verification Plan) and 32 (Validation Report for Fou
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - Second Floor Oakland House 70 - 82 Talbot Road Old Trafford Manchester M16 0PQ
Application for non-material amendment to planning permission (117903/FUL/25) for amendments to the approved layout, comprising relocation of the lift and smoke shaft
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - 93 Skerton Road Old Trafford Manchester M16 0NG
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - The Kellogg Building Talbot Road Old Trafford Manchester M16 0PU
Application for part approval of details reserved by conditions of grant of planning permission 109631/RES/22. Condition numbers: 8 (Waste Management Service) and 13 (Noise Management Plan - Block D).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - The Kellogg Building Talbot Road Old Trafford Manchester M16 0PU
Application for part approval of details reserved by conditions of grant of planning permission 109529/VAR/22. Condition numbers: 34 (Landscaping) and 37 (Travel Plan) (Phase B only).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - The Kellogg Building Talbot Road Old Trafford Manchester M16 0PU
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions of grant of planning permission 109529/VAR/22. Part Discharge of condition number: 27(v) (Verification Plan).
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - St John Vianney Upper School Rye Bank Road Stretford Manchester M16 0EX
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions of grant of planning permission 110192/PSI/23. Condition number: 17 (noise).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 42 And 44 Auburn Road Old Trafford Manchester M16 9NT
Erection of single-storey rear extension (No. 42) and single-storey rear/side extensions, annexe extension of the main dwellinghouse into sleeping accommodation (No. 44) Joint application.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - The Kellogg Building Talbot Road Old Trafford Manchester M16 0PU
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions of grant of planning permission 109631/RES/22. Condition number: 11 (facade design - noise)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 150 Seymour Grove Old Trafford Manchester M16 9GR
Alterations to front boundary including new dropped kerb.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 84 Seymour Grove Old Trafford Manchester M16 0LW
Existing annexe building to be changed from separate accommodation to part of the existing dwelling as one full dwelling and proposed pergola shelter to be constructed for existing walkway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 93 Skerton Road Old Trafford Manchester M16 0NG
Application for Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 94 Northleigh Road Old Trafford Manchester M16 0EQ
Erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - The Kellogg Building Talbot Road Stretford Manchester M16 0PU
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions of grant of planning permission 109529/VAR/22. Full discharge condition numbers: 33 (Event Traffic Management) and 37 (Travel Plan); and part
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - The Kellogg Building Talbot Road Stretford Manchester M16 0PU
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions of grant of planning permission 109631/RES/22. Condition number (Phase A Only): 8 (Private Waste Management).
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - The Kellogg Building Talbot Road Stretford Manchester M16 0PU
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions of grant of planning permission 109529/VAR/22. Condition numbers (Phase A Only): 32 (Foul Drainage Verification); 35 (Biodiversity Enhancemen
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - The Kellogg Building Talbot Road Stretford Manchester M16 0PU
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions of grant of planning permission 109631/RES/22. Condition numbers (Both phases): 3 (Surface Water Drainage). (Phase A only): 4 (Hard Landscapi
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - The Kellogg Building Talbot Road Stretford Manchester M16 0PU
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions of grant of planning permission 109631/RES/22. Condition number: 9 (Bin Stores - Phase B only).
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-01-26
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A brief summary of Firswood in Greater Manchester
Firswood is a suburban area located within Stretford, part of the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford in Greater Manchester, England. As a residential community, it offers a mix of housing options and local amenities, making it a potential area of interest for planning applications and development projects.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Firswood a particularly low-crime area.
Firswood has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Whalley Range, Longford, Chorlton, Empress. 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, Firswood 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 Firswood
In the last 24 months, 233 planning applications were submitted near Firswood. Of these, 65% 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 Firswood.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Firswood slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Firswood were full planning applications (109), discharge of conditions (41), outline applications (39). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 large-scale (major) developments, 6 medium-scale applications, 221 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
12 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 10 were dismissed (9% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 61 applications
- Refused: 29 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 139 applications
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