Trafford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #80 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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Trafford decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

86%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #191 of 282

89%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #206 of 282

75%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #80 of 282

30%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #51 of 282

83%

Minor dwellings approved

83 decided (1-9 homes)

75%

Major dwellings approved

12 decided (10+ homes)

82%

Change of use approved

28 decided

1,451

Total decisions

203 refused in 2025