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 1,352 applications which is well above the national average of 959. The approval rate was 86% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 63% of applications were decided on time, (slightly above the national average of 58%). Stats updated Sept 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Trafford performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Trafford currently reports a five-year housing land supply of 4.7 years (updated June 2026). This is moderately below the national requirement. Compared with other authorities in the North West, Trafford has a moderate housing land supply position.
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:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss 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 1,352 applications which is well above the national average of 959. The approval rate was 86% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 63% of applications were decided on time, (slightly above the national average of 58%). Stats updated Sept 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Trafford performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Trafford currently reports a five-year housing land supply of 4.7 years (updated June 2026). This is moderately below the national requirement. Compared with other authorities in the North West, Trafford has a moderate housing land supply position.
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:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss your project.
