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63 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Old Trafford · updated daily · Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council

Planning in Old Trafford

Approved
80%
243 of 296 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Old Trafford in the last 24 months, from Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Old Trafford

Postcode districts

M16 247 applications in the last 12 monthsM15 66 applications in the last 12 monthsM21 216 applications in the last 12 monthsM32 177 applications in the last 12 monthsM33 438 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 13,000. It sits within the Trafford district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Old Trafford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Old Trafford, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 412 planning applications were submitted near Old Trafford. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (164), discharge of conditions (73), tree works (52). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Old Trafford?
In the last 24 months, 412 planning applications were submitted near Old Trafford. The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near Old Trafford?
The average planning decision time near Old Trafford is 67 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 Old Trafford?
The planning approval rate near Old Trafford is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Old Trafford?
The most common type of planning application near Old Trafford is full planning applications, with 164 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Old Trafford?
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