Higher Broughton, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Higher Broughton, Greater Manchester.
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About Higher Broughton
Higher Broughton is a vibrant suburb in Salford, Greater Manchester, situated on the east bank of the River Irwell. Positioned just 1 mile northwest of Manchester city centre and 2 miles south of Prestwich, it offers a strategic location for potential planning applications and developments in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £221,200 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Salford
- Parliamentary constituency: Bury South
- LSOA: Salford 011D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Higher Broughton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Higher Broughton.
- 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 Higher Broughton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
36 planning applications found near Higher Broughton.
- - 22 Mildred Street, SALFORD, M7 2HG
Lawful development certificate for existing use as a 5 bedroom 5 person House in Multiple Occupation
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 23 Croft Street, SALFORD, M7 1LR
Lawful Development Certificate for existing use as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (use class C4)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 342 - 344 Lower Broughton Road, Salford, M7 2HY
Request for confirmation of compliance of conditions 13 (secure cycle parking) and 14 (Refuse/Waste Management and Collection Strategy) attached to planning permission 22/80236/FUL (follow up to OTH/2
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 369 Lower Broughton Road, SALFORD, M7 2HR
Application for a lawful development certificate for existing use as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (use class C4).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - St Boniface Roman Catholic Primary School, Yew Street, Salford, M7 2HL
Request for confirmation of partial compliance of condition 3 (Surface water drainage) attached to planning permission PA/2025/1495
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Land to the side of 2 Priory Place, Salford, M7 2HB
Tree Application for proposed T1 Sycamore (22183) - Consent to crown lift for 5.2m clearance above ground level and T2 Sycamore (22179) - Consent for selective pruning of lateral branches to the best
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 250-252 , Lower Broughton Road, Salford, M7 2JX
Request for confirmation of compliance of condition 9 (verification report) attached to planning permission 21/78757/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 422 Lower Broughton Road, SALFORD, M7 2GD
Tree application for the following proposed works: H1 - Leyland Cypress Hedgerow - Fell T2 - Lime - Crown lift of 4 metres above ground level. Prune tree's crown dead branches that are greater than 50
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 9 Duncan Street, Salford, M7 2FU
Request for confirmation of compliance of conditions 4 (landscaping) attached to planning permission 20/75930/FUL (follow up to OTH/2025/1399)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 13 Oak Road, SALFORD, M7 2HP
Proposed removal of existing front dormer, erection of front and rear dormer and single storey side/rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 277 Great Clowes Street, Salford, M7 2HE
Request for confirmation of compliance of conditions 3 (Bin Enclosure) and 4 (Railings) attached to planning permission PA/2025/0976
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 421 Bury New Road, Salford
Continued use of the first floor as 3 office rooms (Class E Commercial), together with installation of external staircase
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Salford | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Castle Irwell Student Village, Cromwell Road, SALFORD, M6 6DB
Approval of details reserved by part of condition 11 (part a - Landscaping Scheme) attached to planning permission PA/2024/1895. (follow up to OTH/2025/1183)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Salford | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Number 8 The Avenue, Salford, M7 2LD
Application for a non material amendment to planning permission 21/78079/FUL for amendments to the second part of condition 16 (Phase 2 report)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Salford | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 9 Duncan Street, Salford, M7 2FU
Request for confirmation of compliance of conditions 4 (landscaping) and 8 (vehicle access arrangements) attached to planning permission 20/75930/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Salford | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 277 Great Clowes Street, SALFORD, M7 2HE
Basement conversion with lightwells and external access stair to create a single self-contained apartment.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Salford | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - 5 Oak Road, SALFORD, M7 2HP
Proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Salford | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - Castle Green, 342-344 Lower Broughton Road, SALFORD, M7 2HY
Request for confirmation of compliance of condition12 (window details) attached to planning permission 22/80236/FUL (follow up to OTH/2025/0183)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Salford | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - 7 Yew Street, SALFORD, M7 2HL
Fell all Ash and Sycamore (TG1) within 12.0m of the building to near ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Salford | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 39 Great Cheetham Street West, SALFORD, M7 2JB
Application for a lawful development certificate for existing use of property as a 5 bed HMO (use class C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Salford | Date: 2025-01-29
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A brief summary of Higher Broughton in Greater Manchester
Higher Broughton is a vibrant suburb in Salford, Greater Manchester, situated on the east bank of the River Irwell. Positioned just 1 mile northwest of Manchester city centre and 2 miles south of Prestwich, it offers a strategic location for potential planning applications and developments in the area.
Property prices in Higher Broughton show an average sale price of £221,200, 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 Higher Broughton a particularly low-crime area.
Higher Broughton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Crescent, Cliff. 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, Higher Broughton 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 Higher Broughton
In the last 24 months, 67 planning applications were submitted near Higher Broughton. Of these, 59% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 Higher Broughton.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Higher Broughton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Higher Broughton were full planning applications (22), discharge of conditions (18), amendments (15). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 21 medium-scale applications, 46 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was 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: 13 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 45 applications
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.