Grosvenor House 45 The Downs Altrincham WA14 2QG

1. 14 Aug 2026

   Received by Trafford

2. 25 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 27 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Trafford took a median of 57 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Trafford for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Trafford decided prior approval applications in a median of 44 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Lynfield 43 The Downs Altrincham

  94867/TCA/18 Submitted 18 Jun 2018 50 yards away

  Works to trees in The Downs Conservation Area specifically crown reduction of a goat willow and removal of lawsons cypruss in the grounds of 43 The Downs, Altrincham.

  Decided Trees

• 39 The Downs Altrincham WA14 2QG

  95221/HHA/18 Submitted 25 Jul 2018 50 yards away

  Erection of single storey rear extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• St Johns Medical Centre St Johns Road Altrincham WA14 2NW

  101163/FUL/20 Submitted 30 Jun 2020 50 yards away

  Change of use and conversion of former medical centre into five dwellings, works to include: erection of single and two storey side and rear extensions plus basement and replacement rear dormers following demolition of existing side extensions and outbuilding; roof alterations; installation of eyelet windows on front façade; and other elevational alterations; as well as erection of car port at rear and associated landscaping works.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +3 65 docs
  Several homes

• Downs View 2 Delamer Road Bowdon Altrincham WA14 2NE

  95702/HHA/18 Submitted 21 Sep 2018 50 yards away

  Erection of a detached outbuilding, in side garden.

  Granted Householder 8 docs
  Small domestic

• St Johns Medical Centre St Johns Road Altrincham WA14 2NW

  114744/CND/24 Submitted 17 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  Application for approval of details reserved by conditions of grant of planning permission 101163/FUL/20. Condition numbers: 6 (design intent) and 10 (detailed design).

  Granted Conditions 11 docs

• Windlehurst St Johns Road Altrincham WA14 2NA

  99116/S211/19 Submitted 22 Oct 2019 100 yards away

  Works to trees within The Downs Conservation Area, specifically, the felling of a Laurel (T5) and a Goat Willow (T6), the crown reduction of a Purple Maple (T1), Yew (T3), Cherry (T4) and the Crown Lifting of a Sycamore (T2) together with general maintenance work.

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• 120116/PMA/26 Awaiting decision

  Old Cock 1300 Chester Road Stretford Manchester M32 9AU

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 10 no. residential units (Use Class C3) under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Prior approval
• 120008/PAH/26 Awaiting decision

  194 Woodsend Road Flixton Manchester M41 8PX

  Erection of a single storey rear extension with a maximum projection of 5.000 metres beyond the original rear wall, a maximum height of 3.000 metres and eaves height of 2.697 metres. Application for prior approval under part 1 of schedule 2 class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015.

  Received 18 Sep, published by the council 26 Sep 2026 Prior approval
• 120006/PRJ/26 Awaiting decision

  2 Wheel Forge Way Trafford Park Manchester M17 1EH

  Application for installation of 300 No. roof mounted solar panel array to provide 131. Kwp power generation (determination as to whether prior approval is required under Schedule 2 Part 14 Class J of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015).

  Received 18 Sep, published by the council 26 Sep 2026 Prior approval
• 119839/PAH/26 Refused

  194 Woodsend Road Flixton Manchester M41 8PX

  Erection of a single storey rear extension with a maximum projection of 5.00 metres beyond the original rear wall, a maximum height of 3.00 metres and eaves height of 2.697 metres. Application for prior approval under part 1 of schedule 2 class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• 119982/PAH/26 Awaiting decision

  339 Kingsway Park Davyhulme Manchester M41 7FE

  Erection of a single storey rear extension with a maximum projection of 4.00 metres beyond the original rear wall, a maximum height of 3.00 metres and eaves height of 3.00 metres. Application for prior approval under part 1 of schedule 2 class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended)

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 26 Sep 2026 Prior approval