Trafford Park, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Trafford Park, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · settlement
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Trafford
- Parliamentary constituency: Stretford and Urmston
- LSOA: Trafford 002E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Trafford Park.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Trafford Park.
- 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 Trafford Park based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Trafford Park.
- - Land At Parkway Circle Trafford Park M17 1PZ
Advertisement consent sought for the replacement of existing 48 sheet paper and paste display and erection of a D48 internally illuminated single sided poster advertisement.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Z Warehouse Mosley Road Trafford Park Manchester M17 1PG
Demolition of the front flat roofed extension as shown on the plan, with remedial works to the remaining building. (Consultation under Schedule 2, Part 11 of the Town and Country Planning (General Per
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 1 David Phillips Furniture Longwood Road Trafford Park Manchester M17 1PZ
Application for Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for use of site for the storage and distribution of building materials (Builders' Merchant)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Unit 22 Central Park Estate Trafford Park Manchester M17 1PG
Application for installation of max 1,060no roof mounted solar panel array to provide 474KWp power generation for determination as to whether prior approval is required under Schedule 2 Part 14 Class
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Unit A T60 Hibernia Way Trafford Park Manchester M32 0ZD
Retrospective planning application for the change of use from industrial warehouse (Use Class B2/B8) to training centre (Use Class F1).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2025-08-15
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A brief summary of Trafford Park in Greater Manchester
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Trafford Park a particularly low-crime area.
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.
Planning Activity in Trafford Park
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Trafford Park. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of -12 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Trafford Park may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of -12 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Trafford Park were full planning applications (7), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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