Urmston, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Urmston, Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester · England · Town
About Urmston
Urmston is a vibrant town within Trafford, Greater Manchester, home to a population of 41,731 as of the 2021 Census. Located 5 miles southwest of Manchester city centre, it is bordered by the River Mersey to the south, with Stretford to the east and Flixton to the west. The town spans an area of 4,799 acres and is an important area for potential planning applications, given its strategic location and community amenities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Trafford
- Parliamentary constituency: Stretford and Urmston
- LSOA: Trafford 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Urmston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Urmston.
- 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 Urmston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
309 planning applications found near Urmston.
- - 11 Highbury Avenue Flixton Manchester M41 8TZ
Erection of single storey side/rear extension and infill to car port
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Church Inn The Village Flixton Manchester M41 6HS
Application for Certificate of Existing Lawful Development for the installation of an external TV and speakers on north elevation of the building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 6 Ashworth Avenue Flixton Manchester M41 8TH
Erection of a part single/part two storey side and single storey rear extension, hipped to gable loft conversion with a rear dormer. External alterations to include render, replacement/new windows and
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 27 Western Road Flixton Manchester M41 6LB
Erection of single storey front and single storey side and rear extensions. Associated external alterations including new window to side and new door to rear elevations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 88 Derwent Road Flixton Manchester M41 8UD
Application for Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single-storey rear extension, garage conversion, and replacement roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Trafford | Date: 2025-12-18
View full details - - 2 Ashley Avenue Flixton Manchester M41 8TD
Erection of first floor side extension with part garage conversion and associated external alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2025-11-13
View full details - - 69 Lawrence Road Flixton Manchester M41 8UB
Erection of part single/part two storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 82 Ambleside Road Flixton Manchester M41 6QP
Erection of single storey rear extension and associated external alterations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 6 Ashworth Avenue Flixton Manchester M41 8TH
Erection of single storey rear extension with a maximum projection of 4 metres beyond the original rear wall, a maximum height of 3 metres and eaves height of 2.68 metres. Application for prior approv
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Trafford | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 70 Woodsend Road Flixton Manchester M41 8GX
Creation of vehicular access and installation of electric charger base
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 102 Irlam Road Flixton Manchester M41 6JT
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 1no. dwelling at first floor level (Use Class C3) under the T
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Trafford | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 21 Roslyn Avenue Flixton Manchester M41 6PY
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 63 Whitegate Park Flixton Manchester M41 6LN
Erection of single storey side extension and associated external alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2025-09-10
View full details - - 82 Ambleside Road Flixton Manchester M41 6QP
Application for Certificate of Proposed Lawful use for erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Trafford | Date: 2025-08-11
View full details - - 73 Irlam Road Flixton Manchester M41 6JU
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - 350 Flixton Road Flixton Manchester M41 5GW
Application for the Installation of 6 no. Air Source Heat Pumps.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - 34 Brooklyn Avenue Flixton Manchester M41 6PE
Application for Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for construction of single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Trafford | Date: 2025-06-06
View full details - - 446 Flixton Road Flixton Manchester M41 6QT
Advertisement consent for a non-illuminated ATM surround
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Trafford | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - 45 Marlborough Road Flixton Manchester M41 5QP
Demolition of existing detached garage and chimney and erection of single storey front, two storey side and single storey rear extensions with associated external alterations including widening of dri
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 4 Ashbourne Avenue Flixton Manchester M41 8UQ
Demolition of existing attached garage and rear extension and erection of two storey side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Trafford | Date: 2025-04-23
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A brief summary of Urmston in Greater Manchester
Urmston is a vibrant town within Trafford, Greater Manchester, home to a population of 41,731 as of the 2021 Census. Located 5 miles southwest of Manchester city centre, it is bordered by the River Mersey to the south, with Stretford to the east and Flixton to the west. The town spans an area of 4,799 acres and is an important area for potential planning applications, given its strategic location and community amenities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Urmston a particularly low-crime area.
Urmston has one conservation area within its boundaries: Flixton. 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, Urmston 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 Urmston
In the last 24 months, 121 planning applications were submitted near Urmston. Of these, 55% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Urmston.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Urmston slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Urmston were full planning applications (82), outline applications (16), discharge of conditions (13). Full planning applications account for 68% 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, 1 medium-scale application, 119 smaller schemes were submitted.
9 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (33% success rate).
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Related Planning Guides
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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.