Lower Broughton, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Broughton, Greater Manchester.
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Planning applications in Lower Broughton are administered by Salford City Council. View the full Salford City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lower Broughton
Lower Broughton is a vibrant suburb within the district of Salford, Greater Manchester, situated on the eastern bank of the River Irwell. Conveniently located just 1 mile northwest of Manchester and 2 miles south of Prestwich, this area is an important consideration for those researching planning applications due to its proximity to key urban centres and ongoing development potential.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £251,581 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Salford
- Parliamentary constituency: Salford
- LSOA: Salford 032C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Broughton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower 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 Lower Broughton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
20 planning applications found near Lower Broughton.
- - Land at David Lewis Playing Fields, Salford, M5 4NQ
Construction of 2no. all-weather sports pitches and enhancement and enlargement of existing grass pitch, together with erection of temporary modular changing facilities, means of enclosure, floodlight
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - Former St Boniface Roman Catholic Church, St Boniface Road, Salford, M7 2GE
Erection of 2no. apartment blocks containing 60no. 1 and 2 bed apartments with 51no. parking spaces and landscaped areas
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - Land East of Wallness Lane, Land East of Wallness Lane, Salford, M6 6AW
Demolition of the existing changing block and the construction of four outdoor padel courts with canopies, associated landscaping, boundary fencing including a new access gate, and a clubhouse, togeth
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Footpath outside Lidl, Great Clowes St, Salford M7 1RQ
Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 6 Alexander Gardens, SALFORD, M7 1RY
An application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use from office (Use Class E) to state-funded educational services (Use Class F1(a)).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 50 Angora Drive, SALFORD, M3 6AR
Cypress tree - the tree is in poor health/condition. The tree is touching the brickwork and the guttering. This is a very strong reason for removal, as it can cause dampness in the walls and block my
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Salford | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 8 Chiffon Way, SALFORD, M3 6AB
Removal of existing rear conservatory and proposed single storey rear/side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Salford | Date: 2025-12-13
View full details - - 22 Clover Drive, Salford, M7 1RF
Continued use as a 4 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (use class C4)
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Salford | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 24 Clover Drive, Salford, M7 1RF
Continued use of property as a 4 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for up to 6 occupants (use class C4)
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Salford | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Adelphi Court and Delaney Heights, Salford, M3 6HU
Cladding remedial works to two existing fifteen storey residential tower blocks to improve the buildings' fire performance.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Salford | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - MOCHA PARADE COMMUNITY CENTRE, GREAT CLOWES STREET, SALFORD, M7 1QE
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the proposed demolition of single-storey building, previously used as a community centre and then to a local foodbank.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Salford | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - 100, Riverside House, Blackfriars Road, Salford, M3 7FU
Request for confirmation of compliance of condition 6 (Arboriculture) attached to planning permission 23/81904/FUL (follow up to OTH/2024/0354)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Salford | Date: 2024-04-18
View full details - - Riverside House , 100 Blackfriars Road, Salford, M3 7FU
Application to discharge details reserved by condition 5 (pre-cautionary method statement for bats) and 6 (ecological enhancements) attached to planning permission 23/82102/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Salford | Date: 2024-04-02
View full details - - 100, Riverside House, Blackfriars Road, Salford, M3 7FU
Application to discharge details reserved by condition 3 (materials) attached to planning permission 23/82102/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Salford | Date: 2024-03-28
View full details - - 100, Riverside House, Blackfriars Road, Salford, M3 7FU
Request for confirmation of compliance of condition 4 (Construction Method Statement) attached to planning permission 23/81904/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Salford | Date: 2024-03-20
View full details - - 100, Riverside House, Blackfriars Road, Salford, M3 7FU
Request for confirmation of compliance of conditions 3 (Materials), condition 5 (Flood Resilient Construction) condition 6 (Arboriculture) attached to planning permission 23/81904/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Salford | Date: 2024-03-08
View full details - - Land On Corner Of Silk Street Facing Apex House, Blackfriars Road, Salford, M3 6AR
Temporary vehicle parking area and siting of 5 container storage units required for a period up to 24 months.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Salford | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - Riverside House , 100 Blackfriars Road, Salford, M3 7FU
Construction of single storey extension to the existing student accommodation to provide a resident's common room, lounge and external terrace together with hard and soft landscaping to courtyard
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Salford | Date: 2023-06-22
View full details - - David Lewis Recreation Ground , Frederick Road, Salford, M6 6AL
Remove a branch of a willow - T111 due to it being dangerous
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Salford | Date: 2023-04-14
View full details - - Adelphi Court Cannon Street Salford
Erection of new 2m fencing and gates together with alterations to access road and car parking areas
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Salford | Date: 2006-10-10
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A brief summary of Lower Broughton in Greater Manchester
Lower Broughton is a vibrant suburb within the district of Salford, Greater Manchester, situated on the eastern bank of the River Irwell. Conveniently located just 1 mile northwest of Manchester and 2 miles south of Prestwich, this area is an important consideration for those researching planning applications due to its proximity to key urban centres and ongoing development potential.
Property prices in Lower Broughton show an average sale price of £251,581, 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 Lower Broughton a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Broughton has 8 conservation areas within its boundaries: Crescent, Cliff, St John Street, Adelphi and Bexley Square, Parsonage Gardens, Deansgate and Peter Street, Flat Iron, Castlefield. 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, Lower 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 Lower Broughton
In the last 24 months, 118 planning applications were submitted near Lower Broughton. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Lower Broughton.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lower Broughton were discharge of conditions (48), full planning applications (27), amendments (24).
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 30 medium-scale applications, 86 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 92 applications
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