Old Trafford, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Old Trafford, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
Planning applications in Old Trafford are administered by Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Old Trafford
Old Trafford, located in Greater Manchester, is renowned for being the home of Manchester United and boasts a capacity of 74,244, making it the largest club football stadium in the UK and the eleventh-largest in Europe. Situated just half a mile from the Old Trafford Cricket Ground and its tram stop, the area is a significant hub for sports and community activities, making it relevant for those researching planning applications in the locality.
Population: 13,000
District: Trafford
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Area Information
- Admin district: Trafford
- Parliamentary constituency: Stretford and Urmston
- LSOA: Trafford 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Old Trafford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Old Trafford.
- 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 Old Trafford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
420 planning applications found near Old Trafford.
- - 18 Ruskin Road Old Trafford Manchester M16 9GS
Erection of part single storey side/part two storey rear and side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - Trinity House 148 Shrewsbury Street Old Trafford Manchester M16 7NY
Creation of new access/escape from basement floor and alterations to elevations including new window and canopy to the side.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - 95 Norton Street Old Trafford Manchester M16 7GU
Erection of single storey side and rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - Land At Former Spire Manchester Hospital Russell Road Manchester M16 8AJ
Discharge of Condition nos.11 (EVC) and 17 (External Lighting) attached to 144433/JO/2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - Flat 5 William Coates Court Carlton Road Manchester M16 8BD
Works to tree - proposed felling of Ash tree T1
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 21 Leighton Road Old Trafford Manchester M16 9WU
Erection of a single storey rear extension with a maximum projection of 5.00 metres beyond the original rear wall, a maximum height of 3.50 metres and eaves height of 3.50 metres. Application for prio
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - 2 Alphonsus Street Old Trafford Manchester M16 7QS
Change of use from a single dwelling (Use Class C3) to a small House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) with a total of 4 bedrooms and a maximum occupancy of 4 persons (Use Class C4) with associated cycle/r
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-05-14
View full details - - 10 Gordon Street Old Trafford Manchester M16 9JN
Erection of a single storey rear extension with a maximum projection of 3.83 metres beyond the original rear wall, a maximum height of 2.85 metres and eaves height of 2.64 metres. Application for prio
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - - Flat Above 139 Ayres Road Old Trafford Manchester M16 9WR
Conversion of first floor into self contained flat and loft conversion including formation of rear dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 131 Kings Road Old Trafford Manchester M16 9NU
Erection of a two storey side and single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Tangmere Court Dudley Road Manchester M16 8DF
Works to tree - proposed felling of London Plane within frontage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 14 Russell Road Manchester M16 8DL
Works to tree - proposed pruning works to T1 - Mature cherry
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Land At Former Spire Manchester Hospital Russell Road Manchester M16 8AJ
Partial Discharge of Condition 3 (materials - ventilation details) attached to planning permission 144433/JO/2025.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 148 Shrewsbury Street Old Trafford Manchester M16 7NY
Demolition of the existing shed and store. Erection of a proposed single storey rear extension with first floor rear terrace, access stair and balustrading. Alterations to the basement to include acce
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Land At Former Spire Hospital Russell Road Manchester M16 8AJ
Variation of Condition 2 (specified plans) and 23 (landscape) attached to Planning Permission 144433/JO/2025 to provide information on boundary treatment and amendments to pedestrian entrance paths.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 18 Ruskin Road Old Trafford Manchester M16 9GS
Erection of part single/part two storey side and rear extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 99 Kings Road Old Trafford Manchester M16 9WY
Application for Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for rear dormer and hip to gable roof extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 12 Ruskin Road Old Trafford Manchester M16 9GS
Application for Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for alterations to roof including hip to gable and formation of rear dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Land At Former Spire Manchester Hospital Russell Road Manchester M16 8AJ
Partial discharge of Condition 3 (Materials - Hard Landscaping & External Store) attached to Planning Permission 144433/JO/2025.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 60 Upper Chorlton Road Old Trafford Manchester M16 7RG
Retrospective application for construction of a freestanding timber canopy in the rear garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-02-25
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A brief summary of Old Trafford in Greater Manchester
Old Trafford, located in Greater Manchester, is renowned for being the home of Manchester United and boasts a capacity of 74,244, making it the largest club football stadium in the UK and the eleventh-largest in Europe. Situated just half a mile from the Old Trafford Cricket Ground and its tram stop, the area is a significant hub for sports and community activities, making it relevant for those researching planning applications in the locality. The settlement has a population of approximately 13,000. It sits within the Trafford district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Old Trafford a particularly low-crime area.
Old Trafford has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Whalley Range, 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, Old Trafford 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 Old Trafford
In the last 24 months, 364 planning applications were submitted near Old Trafford. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 Old Trafford.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Old Trafford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Old Trafford were full planning applications (166), tree works (65), discharge of conditions (65). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 large-scale (major) developments, 15 medium-scale applications, 344 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
15 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 11 were dismissed (21% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 171 applications
- Refused: 44 applications
- Withdrawn: 11 applications
- Awaiting decision: 138 applications
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