Windows & doors in Salford: Planning Permission Guide

A guide to replacing windows and doors in Salford — when you need planning permission and typical costs.

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Windows & doorss in Salford at a glance

£258

application fee

8

weeks typical

Salford has conservation areas including Worsley Village, Monton Green, Swinton, and parts of Broughton. Listed buildings cluster around the 18th-century Worsley canalside heritage and Salford Cathedral. The Bridgewater Canal corridor adds heritage considerations. Flood zones apply along the Irwell, the Ship Canal, and in parts of Salford Quays. The borough mixes regenerated dockland, Victorian terraces, and distinct village cores.

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Recent windows & doors decisions in Salford

The 3 most recent decided applications. Addresses redacted to postcode area.

Refused

Conversion of first floor offices (use class E) to 13 bedroom (13 person) House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) (sui generis) with installat…

M272026-04-02
Condition Request determined

Application for approval of details required by Conditions 11 (Materials) & 12 (Window and Door Details) attached to planning permission …

2026-02-13
Condition Request determined

Request for confirmation of compliance of conditions 4 (Materials), 5 (Landscaping), 6 (Car Park / Servicing Laid Out) , 7 (Obscure Glazi…

M272026-02-12

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Permitted Development Rules

Replacing or adding windows/doors may need planning permission in conservation areas or for listed buildings.

Replacing windows and doors like-for-like generally doesn't need planning permission. However, in conservation areas or listed buildings, changes to the appearance of windows and doors may require consent.

Typical Costs in London

Window and door costs depend on the number of openings, material choice, and style.

Windows & doorsLondon

Typical total

£3,000£15,000

Typically includes

Windows/doorsInstallationMaking good

Typically excludes

Planning application feeBuilding regs fee

Highly variable depending on number of windows, material (UPVC vs timber vs aluminium), and style. Per-window costs typically £500–£1,500.

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Which Professionals Do You Need?

Window replacements rarely need professional services. Suppliers typically handle measurement, manufacture, and installation.

This project is unlikely to need specialist professional services beyond a competent builder.

Architect / designerNot needed

This type of project does not typically require architectural services.

Structural engineerNot needed
Party wall surveyorNot needed
Planning consultantNot needed

This guidance is based on a typical semi-detached house with no special constraints. Listed buildings, conservation areas, and attached properties may require additional professional input.

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Conservation Areas & Listed Buildings

In conservation areas, changing window materials (e.g. timber to UPVC) or styles may need planning permission. Listed buildings always need Listed Building Consent for any window or door changes.

Conservation areas

Properties in conservation areas often have reduced permitted development rights. Some project types (like side extensions) lose PD rights entirely. An Article 4 Direction can remove additional PD rights.

Listed buildings

Listed buildings (Grade I, II*, or II) have no permitted development rights at all. Any external alteration requires Listed Building Consent in addition to any planning permission. An architect experienced in heritage work is essential.

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