Sale, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sale, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · Town
Planning applications in Sale are administered by Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Sale
Sale is a vibrant town located in the Trafford district of Greater Manchester, England, situated on the south bank of the River Mersey. Just 2 miles south of Stretford and 5 miles southwest of Manchester, it retains a rich history tied to Cheshire before becoming part of Greater Manchester in 1974. With a population of 62,550 as of the 2021 census, Sale offers a mix of urban amenities and suburban charm, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 134,022 (2011)
District: Trafford
Website: http://www.salecommunityweb.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £395,249 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Trafford
- Parliamentary constituency: Wythenshawe and Sale East
- LSOA: Trafford 012E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sale.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sale.
- 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 Sale based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
43 planning applications found near Sale.
- - Weathercote Whitehall Road Sale M33 3NL
Erection of first floor side extension and alterations to elevations including new glazed link between garage and main house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - 1 Town Square Sale M33 7ZZ
Advertisement consent sought for window vinyl graphics.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - 24 Oakfield Sale M33 6WB
Application for Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for hip-to-gable and rear dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 245 Marsland Road Sale M33 7UJ
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions of grant of planning permission 117311/FUL/25. Condition 4 (arboricultural and foundations)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 39 Wardle Road Sale M33 3DJ
Erection of single storey side and rear extension and associated external alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - 16 Brogden Terrace Sale M33 7UF
Erection of single storey rear extension and associated external alterations including rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - 100 Washway Road Sale
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions of grant of planning permission 118517/NMA/26. Condition number: 3 (cladding material colours).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 20 Friars Road Sale M33 7UU
Erection of two storey side extension and part single/part two storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 6 Hampden Road Sale M33 7UB
Application for Certificate Proposed Lawful Development for erection of single storey side extension and rear dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 31 Raglan Road Sale M33 4AW
Erection of single storey rear extension and part single, part two storey side extension and associated external alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 66 - 68 Washway Road Sale M33 7RE
Erection of a single storey rear extension, new shopfront and external ramp.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 100 Washway Road Sale
Application for non-material amendment to planning permission (112836/FUL/24) For amendments to external material colours and other minor revisions.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 100 Washway Road Sale
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions of grant of planning permission 112836/FUL/24. Condition number: 5 (landscape and maintenance).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 24 South Grove Sale M33 3AU
Erection of single storey rear extension with a maximum projection of 4.37 metres beyond the original rear wall, a maximum height of 3.55 metres and eaves height of 2.85 metres. Application for prior
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Stanley Square Shopping Centre Sale Manchester M33 7ZZ
Alterations to existing building (including demolition of canopies, external changes to elevations and new windows to first floor) to facilitate the use of the first floor for offices (Class E) with n
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 14 Simons Close Sale M33 7RY
Erection of a proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 13 Norman Road Sale M33 3DF
Demolition of existing kitchen and erection of a single storey side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 59 Hope Road Sale M33 3DU
Demolition of existing garage and erection of single storey side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 182 - 186 Washway Road Sale M33 6RN
Retrospective advertisement consent sought for 1 no. non-illuminated fascia sign.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Jackson House Sibson Road Sale
Advertisement consent sought for a non illuminated billboard advertisement.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-02-10
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A brief summary of Sale in Greater Manchester
Sale is a vibrant town located in the Trafford district of Greater Manchester, England, situated on the south bank of the River Mersey. Just 2 miles south of Stretford and 5 miles southwest of Manchester, it retains a rich history tied to Cheshire before becoming part of Greater Manchester in 1974. With a population of 62,550 as of the 2021 census, Sale offers a mix of urban amenities and suburban charm, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities. The Town has a population of approximately 134,022 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Trafford district.
Property prices in Sale show an average sale price of £395,249, 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 Sale a particularly low-crime area.
Sale has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Brooklands, Brogden Grove. 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, Sale planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.salecommunityweb.co.uk/. 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 Sale
In the last 24 months, 120 planning applications were submitted near Sale. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 Sale.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Sale slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Sale were full planning applications (53), discharge of conditions (27), outline applications (19). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 117 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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- 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.