Stretford, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stretford, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · Town
Planning applications in Stretford are administered by Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Stretford
Stretford is a market town in Trafford, Greater Manchester, situated on flat terrain between the River Mersey and the Manchester Ship Canal, with the Bridgewater Canal running through it. Located just 4 miles south of central Manchester and bordered by several areas including Chorlton-cum-Hardy and Urmston, Stretford had a population of 46,910 as of 2011. This town’s strategic position makes it a key area for planning applications, with various development opportunities influenced by its proximity to major transport links and surrounding communities.
Population: 236,301 (2022) · Area: 106.0 km² · Elevation: 30m
District: Greater Manchester
Website: http://www.trafford.gov.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Trafford
- Parliamentary constituency: Stretford and Urmston
- LSOA: Trafford 011B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stretford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stretford.
- 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 Stretford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
28 planning applications found near Stretford.
- - 61 Park Road Stretford Manchester M32 8FE
Erection of single storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - 87 Derbyshire Lane Stretford Manchester M32 8BN
Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 22 Sydney Street Stretford Manchester M32 0HE
Erection of single storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - Units 38 - 40 Stretford Mall Stretford Manchester M32 9BN
Advertisement consent sought for 2 no. internally illuminated fascia signs, 2 no. non illuminated fascia signs, 1 no. internally illuminated projecting sign and 1 no. internally illuminated menu sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - 98 Barton Road Stretford Manchester M32 9AE
Application for Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for rear dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - 6 Milwain Road Stretford Manchester M32 9BY
Application for Certificate of Lawful Development for a loft conversion and rear facing dormer
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 1246 - 1252 Chester Road Stretford Manchester M32 8WB
Redevelopment of existing site and buildings to provide an electric vehicle (EV) ultra-rapid charging hub comprising; EV parking bays, charge point upstands, electrical infrastructure and substation,
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Land At Stretford Mall And Lacy Street Chester Road Stretford M32 9BD
Application for non-material amendment to planning permission (112534/VAR/23) for Condition 10 - Amendments to the Maximum Heights Parameter Plan and Condtion 32 - Removal of the LEAP (Locally Equippe
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 6 Hapton Avenue Stretford Manchester M32 8JN
Application for Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development Use for alterations to roof from hipped to gable and insertion of velux rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Land At Stretford Mall And Lacy Street Chester Road Stretford M32 9BD
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions of grant of planning permission 112534/VAR/23. Condition number: 3 (Demolition Method Statement).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Car Park Lacy Street Stretford
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions of grant of planning permission 117039/FUL/25. Conditions 8 (archaeology) and 17 (highway plan)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Car Park Lacy Street Stretford
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions of grant of planning permission 117039/FUL/25. Condition 4 (CEMP), 6 (surface water drainage) and 7 (remediation strategy)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Car Park Lacy Street Stretford
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions of grant of planning permission 117039/FUL/25. Conditions 16 (emergency vehicles) 24 (cycle shelters) and 26 (bird and bat boxes)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Land At Stretford Mall And Lacy Street Chester Road Stretford M32 9BD
Application for non-material amendment to planning permission (112534/VAR/23) to amend the wording of Condition 4 and Condition 36
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Esso Petrol Filling Station 1103 Chester Road Stretford Manchester M32 8NB
Advertisement Consent sought for 2no single sided banner signs and 3no two sided poster boards.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 1011 Chester Road Stretford Manchester M32 8LF
Advertisement consent sought for 2no double sided banner signs and 3no double sided poster boards.
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 29 Park Road Stretford Manchester M32 8FE
Alterations to roof shape including hip to gable, formation of rear dormer with external alterations including juliet balcony.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 175 Derbyshire Lane Stretford Manchester M32 8DS
Erection of part single/part two storey side and rear extension with external alterations including alterations to roof, bay windows to front and erection of detached garden room.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 8 Urmston Lane Stretford Manchester M32 9BP
Application for Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for use of a (Class C3) dwelling as a children's home for up to three children, age 8-17, supported by upto 3no carers (including a manager)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 197 Barton Road Stretford Manchester M32 9RA
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for variation of condition 2 on planning permission 115865/HHA/25 (Erection of single storey side extension. Externa
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Trafford | Date: 2025-10-23
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A brief summary of Stretford in Greater Manchester
Stretford is a market town in Trafford, Greater Manchester, situated on flat terrain between the River Mersey and the Manchester Ship Canal, with the Bridgewater Canal running through it. Located just 4 miles south of central Manchester and bordered by several areas including Chorlton-cum-Hardy and Urmston, Stretford had a population of 46,910 as of 2011. This town’s strategic position makes it a key area for planning applications, with various development opportunities influenced by its proximity to major transport links and surrounding communities. The Town has a population of approximately 236,301 (2022 estimate). It sits within the Greater Manchester district.
Stretford sits at an elevation of 30 metres above sea level and covers an area of approximately 106.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Stretford a particularly low-crime area.
Stretford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Longford. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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, Stretford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.trafford.gov.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 Stretford
In the last 24 months, 70 planning applications were submitted near Stretford. Of these, 54% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Stretford.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Stretford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Stretford were full planning applications (35), outline applications (16), discharge of conditions (12). 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, 1 large-scale (major) development, 69 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.
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