Salford includes the city centre, Eccles, and Swinton. About 33.4% of the city is Green Belt, shaping suburban edges and protecting countryside. Known for industrial heritage, listed mills, and cultural quarters, planning focuses on residential, commercial, and conversion projects.
Paul Ashton Architects have a 100% planning approval rate in Manchester
In the last year Salford decided 737 applications which is well below the national average of 980. The approval rate was 90% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 44% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated July 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Salford performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
"We love helping clients win Planning Permission in Salford"
Housing Supply in Salford
Salford currently reports a five-year housing land supply of 7.1 years (updated June 2026). This is significantly above the national requirement. Compared with other authorities in the North West, Salford has a very strong housing land supply position.
Green Belt Approvals in Salford
33.4% of Salford is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to high levels of scrutiny.
The Green Belt within Salford contains river valleys, farmland, and open land separating urban districts, particularly along the Irwell and Mersey corridors.
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.
Planning Applications in Salford
In addition to acting as Planing Conultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We provide a full range of planning services, including:
Planning Permissions by PAA in Salford
- Non-Material Amendment: Replacement dwelling in Worsley. →
- Condition Discharge Application: Replacement dwelling in Worsley. →
- Full Planning Application: Replacement dwelling in Worsley. →
Creative Planning Advice in Salford
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
Paul Ashton Architects … produced a robust, well-coordinated design package, and they were approachable, collaborative, and highly professional throughout the project.' >
Salford includes the city centre, Eccles, and Swinton. About 33.4% of the city is Green Belt, shaping suburban edges and protecting countryside. Known for industrial heritage, listed mills, and cultural quarters, planning focuses on residential, commercial, and conversion projects.
Paul Ashton Architects have a 100% planning approval rate in Manchester
In the last year Salford decided 737 applications which is well below the national average of 980. The approval rate was 90% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 44% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated July 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Salford performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
"We love helping clients win Planning Permission in Salford"
Housing Supply in Salford
Salford currently reports a five-year housing land supply of 7.1 years (updated June 2026). This is significantly above the national requirement. Compared with other authorities in the North West, Salford has a very strong housing land supply position.
Green Belt Approvals in Salford
33.4% of Salford is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to high levels of scrutiny.
The Green Belt within Salford contains river valleys, farmland, and open land separating urban districts, particularly along the Irwell and Mersey corridors.
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.
Planning Applications in Salford
In addition to acting as Planing Conultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We provide a full range of planning services, including:
Planning Permissions by PAA in Salford
- Non-Material Amendment: Replacement dwelling in Worsley. →
- Condition Discharge Application: Replacement dwelling in Worsley. →
- Full Planning Application: Replacement dwelling in Worsley. →
Creative Planning Advice in Salford
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
Paul Ashton Architects … produced a robust, well-coordinated design package, and they were approachable, collaborative, and highly professional throughout the project.' >
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