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Planning in Trafford Park

Approved
93%
14 of 15 decided
Decision time
about 5 weeks
on average

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

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Around Trafford Park

Postcode districts

M17 65 applications in the last 12 monthsM41 311 applications in the last 12 monthsM32 177 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 Trafford Park

Trafford Park, located in the metropolitan borough of Trafford, Greater Manchester, is a historic industrial area situated 3.4 miles southwest of Manchester city centre. Established as the world's first planned industrial estate in the late 19th century, it spans 4.7 square miles and has maintained its status as the largest industrial estate in Europe for over a century. With its rich heritage and strategic location opposite Salford Quays, Trafford Park presents significant opportunities for planning applications in sectors such as commercial development and infrastructure.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Trafford Park area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Trafford Park 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, Trafford Park 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 Trafford Park, 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, 52 planning applications were submitted near Trafford Park. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (5). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Trafford Park?
In the last 24 months, 52 planning applications were submitted near Trafford Park. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Trafford Park?
The average planning decision time near Trafford Park is 38 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 Trafford Park?
The planning approval rate near Trafford Park is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Trafford Park?
The most common type of planning application near Trafford Park is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Trafford Park?
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