You need planning permission for many types of development, from new construction to changing the use of land or buildings.
Our Strategic Planning team guides Trafford's future development by creating and managing plans and strategies that form the planning framework for residential, business, retail, leisure, and tourism projects.
Find out more about planning policy and strategy.
Pre-application advice
We offer a comprehensive pre-application advice service for businesses. This service is crucial because it allows both you and the council to understand the goals, limitations, and likely success of your development proposal before you submit an application.
This is especially important for major developments and significant business investments that help us achieve our goals for the borough.
Get advice before submitting a planning application.