Once you have found a planning application in the planning register, you can create an account that allows you to comment on applications.
Alternatively, you can comment by email or in writing.
If you want to report an issue about building work that is currently underway and which may not have planning permission, find out how to report an alleged breach of planning control.
What comments you can make
Under planning law, we can only take into account material considerations when deciding a planning application. Material considerations can include:
- Government policy
- The Development Plan
- The design, layout and appearance of the development
- Overlooking/loss of privacy
- Loss of light/overshadowing
- Highway safety
- Traffic and parking issues
- Noise and pollution
- Historic buildings and areas
- Nature conservation
- Disabled persons’ access
- Supporting planning guidance
- Impact on trees
We cannot consider comments that are related to private issues, such as:
- The personal characteristics of the applicant
- Disputes over land ownership
- Private rights of way, private drains and other private easements
- Property values
- Competition between rival companies, shops, restaurants etc
Your comments must not contain language that is inappropriate, discriminatory, abusive or malicious. Any comments of this nature will not be published. We disassociate from any comments made of a libellous or otherwise offensive nature.
Your comments will be published on the planning register. Your name and address will appear but personal details will be removed. Do not include any sensitive or private information. Any anonymous representations will be given little or no weight in the decision making process.
For further information about how we process your data and the rights you have, see our planning and development privacy notice.
We don’t send confirmation emails, but your comments will be recorded and considered. Comments received after the deadline may still be accepted but only if the application hasn’t been decided yet.
If the application is decided at Planning Committee, you may be able to speak at the meeting.
How to make a comment
Comment online
- Create an account or login to your existing account.
- Search for the planning application you want to comment on.
- Click on the Comments tab, then click the Make a Comment button.
Comment by email
You can email your comment about a planning application to us.
Email: development.management@trafford.gov.uk
Include the planning application number, your full name and address, and your comments.
Comment in writing
You can comment on a planning application by letter. Send your letter to:
Planning and Development
Trafford Town Hall
Talbot Road
Stretford
M32 0TH
Include the planning application number, your full name and address and your comments.
Planning petitions
Planning petitions should include a data protection statement which includes clarification that all those who have signed the petition are aware that their information will be placed in the public domain.
We suggest that you include text within your petition to notify those who sign the petition that their information will be placed in the public domain and that they should not include personal information about a third party.
Speak to your councillor
You can contact your local ward councillors to seek their support. They may write to us or 'call-in' the application for decision by the Planning Committee.
However, only comments made directly to us (online, by email or in writing) will count as formal comments in your name.
You can find your local councillor online by searching for their name, political party or ward.