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.
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.
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.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
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.
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.
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.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
