How long do planning decisions take near Irlam?

The average planning decision time near Irlam is 58 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 Irlam?

The planning approval rate near Irlam is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Irlam?

The most common type of planning application near Irlam is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Irlam?

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Irlam, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Irlam, Greater Manchester.

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About Irlam

Irlam is a suburb within the City of Salford, Greater Manchester, with a population of 19,933 as of 2011. Situated on flat terrain alongside the Manchester Ship Canal and the M62 motorway, Irlam is approximately 6.7 miles southwest of Salford and is seamlessly connected to Cadishead to the southwest. The A57 serves as the primary road through Irlam, facilitating access to surrounding areas, while Irlam railway station provides additional transport links for residents and businesses.

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Area Information

Admin district: Salford
Parliamentary constituency: Worsley and Eccles
LSOA: Salford 030F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Irlam.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Irlam.

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 Irlam based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Irlam.

- 13 Gerrards Close, IRLAM, MANCHESTER, M44 6DX
Application for a lawful development certificate for a proposed hip to gable roof conversion with roof lights to the front and to the rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-01-27
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- 8 Etherley Close, IRLAM, MANCHESTER, M44 6YB
Application to determine if prior approval is required for erection of a single storey rear extension with pitched roof: 4m length, 3.4m maximum height, and 2.33m height to the eaves
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-01-22
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- 10 Locklands Lane, IRLAM, MANCHESTER, M44 6RB
Erection of a first floor side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Salford | Date: 2025-12-02
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- 3 Ferrymasters Way, Irlam, Manchester, M44 6GH
Erection of a rear dormer, raising the main roof ridge and associated alteration to the pitch of the roof slopes, together with installation of three rooflights in the front roof slope and external al
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Salford | Date: 2025-02-05
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- 42 Townsgate Way, Irlam, Manchester, M44 6RL
Application for a lawful development certificate for conversion of garage into a living space including external alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Salford | Date: 2025-01-29
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- 15 Sandiway, IRLAM, MANCHESTER, M44 6EF
Erection of a front porch and canopy, single storey side and rear extension including new pitched roof to existing flat roof garage, and hip to gable roof conversion including insertion of two rooflig
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Salford | Date: 2024-12-10
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- IRLAM ENDOWED PRIMARY SCHOOL, CHAPEL ROAD, IRLAM, MANCHESTER, M44 6EE
Application for variation of condition 6 (Opening hours) attached to planning permission 19/74241/FUL (proposal: Installation of a Multi Use Games Area (MUGA Pitch) on the existing school playing fiel
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Salford | Date: 2024-01-31
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- 1 Langford Drive, Irlam, Salford, M44 6BZ
Erection of a first floor side extension together with rear dormer within the existing roof space including external alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Salford | Date: 2023-05-19
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A brief summary of Irlam in Greater Manchester

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Irlam a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Irlam

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Irlam. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Irlam.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Irlam slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Irlam were full planning applications (8), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.

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.

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