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.
Across all application types on record (1993-05-27–2026-05-22): 92.6% of 136 decisions approved.
| Category | Total | Approved | Refused | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge of Conditions | 61 | 61 | 0 | |
| Householder | 18 | 17 | 1 | |
| Tree Works (TPO) | 10 | 9 | 1 | |
| Non-Material Amendment (S96a) | 10 | 9 | 1 | |
| Full Planning Application | 8 | 5 | 3 | |
| Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) | 8 | 6 | 2 | |
| Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing) | 7 | 6 | 1 | |
| Change of Use | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| Variation/Removal of Conditions (S73) | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Adjoining Authority Consultation | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Advertisement Consent | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Prior approval Part 14 Class J: Installation or alteration etc of solar equipment on non-domestic premises | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Environmental Impact Assessment (Screening/Scoping) | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Prior approval Part 3 Class T: Business, hotels, etc. to state-funded schools or registered nursery | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Listed Building Consent | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Quarter | Decided | Approved | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Q1 | 25 | 24 | |
| 2026-Q2 | 111 | 102 |
| Ward | Total | Approved | Refused | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton and Charlestown Ward | 13 | 13 | 0 | |
| Ordsall Ward | 11 | 11 | 0 | |
| Cadishead and Lower Irlam Ward | 11 | 11 | 0 | |
| Worsley and Westwood Park Ward | 10 | 9 | 1 | |
| Eccles Ward | 10 | 9 | 1 | |
| Barton and Winton Ward | 9 | 8 | 1 | |
| Swinton and Wardley Ward | 8 | 8 | 0 | |
| Boothstown and Ellenbrook Ward | 7 | 6 | 1 | |
| Claremont Ward | 6 | 5 | 1 | |
| Broughton Ward | 6 | 6 | 0 | |
| Quays Ward | 6 | 6 | 0 | |
| Little Hulton Ward | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.