Trafford includes Altrincham, Sale, and Stretford. About 35.2% of the borough is Green Belt, framing urban edges and protecting surrounding villages. Known for historic streets, heritage buildings, and residential suburbs, planning balances residential, commercial, and conversion projects. We can advise and support projects across Trafford.
In the last year Trafford decided 1,451 applications which is well above the national average of 988. The approval rate was 86% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 69% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Trafford performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
The Green Belt is nationally designated land around towns and cities, created to limit urban growth.
35.2% of Trafford is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to high levels of scrutiny.
The Green Belt within Trafford includes river valleys and open farmland along the Mersey and Bollin corridors, sensitive for landscape and floodplain protection.
In our experience, one of the top reasons poorly conceived Green Belt proposals are refused is causing 'harm to openness'. We can lower the risk of refusal with site-specific guidance. Contact us here.
You can also check whether your land is within the Green Belt using our interactive Green Belt map.
In addition to acting as Planing Conultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. Our planning proposals are creatively tailored to each site to maximise potential and improve planning outcomes. We use the following tried and tested process to guide clients in Trafford through planning to completion:
We work collaboratively with clients and shape a design that respects local character and meets Planning Policy requirements in order to maximise your chances of winning Planning Permission.
Trafford includes Altrincham, Sale, and Stretford. About 35.2% of the borough is Green Belt, framing urban edges and protecting surrounding villages. Known for historic streets, heritage buildings, and residential suburbs, planning balances residential, commercial, and conversion projects. We can advise and support projects across Trafford.
In the last year Trafford decided 1,451 applications which is well above the national average of 988. The approval rate was 86% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 69% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Trafford performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
The Green Belt is nationally designated land around towns and cities, created to limit urban growth.
35.2% of Trafford is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to high levels of scrutiny.
The Green Belt within Trafford includes river valleys and open farmland along the Mersey and Bollin corridors, sensitive for landscape and floodplain protection.
In our experience, one of the top reasons poorly conceived Green Belt proposals are refused is causing 'harm to openness'. We can lower the risk of refusal with site-specific guidance. Contact us here.
You can also check whether your land is within the Green Belt using our interactive Green Belt map.
In addition to acting as Planing Conultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. Our planning proposals are creatively tailored to each site to maximise potential and improve planning outcomes. We use the following tried and tested process to guide clients in Trafford through planning to completion:
We work collaboratively with clients and shape a design that respects local character and meets Planning Policy requirements in order to maximise your chances of winning Planning Permission.
