Planning and Building Control
Trafford Council
PO Box 96
Waterside House
Sale
M33 7ZF
planning@trafford.gov.uk
0161 912 3149
Householders: Due to current workload pressures and our statutory responsibility to give priority to determining planning applications, we are unfortunately unable to deal with any new requests for either pre-application advice or enquiries relating to the need for planning permission at the current time. Please use the information available under the ‘Do I need planning permission’ section and the information available on the Planning Portal.
Guide to making an application
A quick guide to making a planning application is available to explain what you need to consider when applying.
Do I need planning permission?
We have produced a series of self assessment forms that will help you decide if the work you are proposing requires planning permission. The self assessment forms cover house extensions, outbuildings, walls, fences and driveways and work to your roof.
Common Projects
A number of interactive guides are available that can help explain planning and building control requirements for your proposed development.
Application Forms
We would prefer that you apply for planning permission online via the Planning Portal. Documents and plans can be submitted electronically and you can pay via credit/debit card.
Application Procedure
A quick review of the planning application procedure.
Planning Constraints
When submitting an application you may need to consider a number of constraints. These include whether your building is in a conservation area or is listed. It also considers other factors such as flood risk.
Building Control
If you will be extending, or altering the structure of a building you will also need Building Regulations approval and have the work inspected.
