Planning permission in Salford

We don't yet have enough recent decisions in Salford to show a reliable approval rate. The figures below cover all application types on record.

Outcome data is limited for Salford: only 136 of 4,067 applications on record have a decision we can read, so we do not show an approval rate. Based on Salford's public planning register. Data last updated: 23 May 2026.

4,067Total applications
136Decided
Not shownCoverage below 50%
126 Approved+10 Refused+8 Withdrawn+110 Pending+3,813 Outcome not determined=4,067 Total
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By Development Category

All applications on record, not only the last 12 months.

CategoryDecidedApprovedRefusedApproval rate
Discharging planning conditions 61 61 0 outcome not determined
Home extensions and alterations (householder) 18 17 1 outcome not determined
Protected tree works (TPO) 10 9 1 outcome not determined
Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a) 10 9 1 sample too small
Full planning applications 8 5 3 outcome not determined
Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development) 8 6 2 sample too small
Certificate of lawfulness (existing use) 7 6 1 outcome not determined
Change of Use 3 3 0 outcome not determined
Changing a planning condition (S73) 2 1 1 outcome not determined
Adjoining Authority Consultation 2 2 0 sample too small
Advertisement Consent 2 2 0 outcome not determined
Prior approval Part 14 Class J: Installation or alteration etc of solar equipment on non-domestic premises 2 2 0 sample too small
Other* 3 3 0 mixed types

Discharging planning conditions: 74 applications where we could not determine the outcome from the data we hold, so no approval rate is shown.

Home extensions and alterations (householder): 73 applications where we could not determine the outcome from the data we hold, so no approval rate is shown.

Protected tree works (TPO): 13 applications where we could not determine the outcome from the data we hold, so no approval rate is shown.

Full planning applications: 75 applications where we could not determine the outcome from the data we hold, so no approval rate is shown.

Certificate of lawfulness (existing use): 9 applications where we could not determine the outcome from the data we hold, so no approval rate is shown.

Change of Use: 14 applications where we could not determine the outcome from the data we hold, so no approval rate is shown.

Changing a planning condition (S73): 11 applications where we could not determine the outcome from the data we hold, so no approval rate is shown.

Advertisement Consent: 6 applications where we could not determine the outcome from the data we hold, so no approval rate is shown.

* Other combines smaller categories: Environmental impact screening and scoping (1), Prior approval Part 3 Class T: Business, hotels, etc. to state-funded schools or registered nursery (1), Listed Building Consent (1).

Quarterly Trend

The most recent three years. Earlier decisions are included in the totals above but not in this chart.

QuarterDecidedApprovedApproval rate
Q1 2026 25 24
96.0%
Q2 2026 111 102
91.9%
By Ward

The 12 wards with the most decided applications, across all years. 15 further decided applications fall in wards not shown.

WardDecidedApprovedRefusedApproval rate
Pendleton and Charlestown Ward 13 13 0 sample too small
Cadishead and Lower Irlam Ward 11 11 0 sample too small
Ordsall Ward 11 11 0 sample too small
Eccles Ward 10 9 1 sample too small
Worsley and Westwood Park Ward 10 9 1 sample too small
Barton and Winton Ward 9 8 1 sample too small
Swinton and Wardley Ward 8 8 0 sample too small
Boothstown and Ellenbrook Ward 7 6 1 sample too small
Claremont Ward 6 5 1 sample too small
Little Hulton Ward 6 6 0 sample too small
Quays Ward 6 6 0 sample too small
Broughton Ward 6 6 0 sample too small
Frequently asked questions
What is the planning approval rate in Salford?
Across all application types, 92.6% of 136 applications decided in Salford since August 2021 were approved.
Do I need planning permission in Salford?
It depends on the project and the property. Many home projects fall under permitted development rights, but constraints such as conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions change what needs permission at a specific address. See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.
Do I need a planning consultant in Salford?
Many home projects do not need one. A straightforward extension on an unconstrained property is often handled directly with the council, or with an architect or agent preparing the drawings. A consultant is more likely to earn their fee where the site is constrained, the council has refused similar schemes, or an appeal is in prospect. Understanding your property's constraints and the council's recent decisions first makes any conversation with a professional a better-informed one.
Planning guides

Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights, Article 4 directions and planning costs.

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