Once you have determined that an application for planning permission is required, you need to submit an application. We encourage you to submit your planning application online via the national Planning Portal.

Alternatively you can download the forms below and return by post.

The Public Access database allows you to:

• Search for planning application by a variety of criteria such as address, date and type
• View details of planning applications
• Identify the status of a planning application
• View documents related to applications

Search the Public Access Database

The online maps allow you to locate planning applications using a map based system.

Search planning applications using interactive map

You can submit and pay for a Planning Application online through the Planning Portal. Electronic copies of plans, documents and documents can be attached.

Using the online form you will only need to submit one digital copy of the form and attachments. The online form will help ensure that your application is completed correctly and will help speed the planning decision process.

Submit your application online via the Planning Portal

If you prefer to print out planning application forms and post them to us, they are available for download here:

All forms should be posted to:

Planning and Building Control
Trafford Council
PO Box 96
Waterside House
Sale
M33 7ZF

To ensure that you that you complete the forms correctly and submit the relevant information/drawings, please ensure that you read the relevant guidance notes.

This will help us to ensure that there are no unnecessary delays in processing your application.

To view the Planning and Development Control Committee schedule or download minutes, agenda and reports from previous and upcoming meetings, visit our Planning Development Control Committee page.