Unable to delete any applications.

Hi,
Recently I upgraded to Snow Leopard, noticed some real improvements, etc. However, it has become apparent over the last week or so, that I am unable to delete any application from any folder on my system. I have tried changing ownership and permission settings to no avail. I have also tried using those application removal tools (AppZapper, AppDelete, et al). I am not an expert in using the Terminal application, so I have not tried changing settings using this.
I had intended to take my computer into my local Apple store, however, I wanted to see if I could find a solution online and fix it myself.
I should also mention that I am not trying to delete pre-installed software, just third-party software that I no longer use.
Any help would be appreciated,
Thanks.

'Jumping out of the trash', is exactly how I would describe my issue. I can delete any file providing it is not an application. Just tested trashing a range of apps, third-party and pre-installed, all act in the way I describing, all 'jump' out of the trash. Also, apps that were present pre-SL install act in the same way as post-SL ones.
I haven't to my knowledge dragged an icon from the dock to the trash, it doesn't sound like something I would do. I have in the past trashed an app directly from the Applications folder, in the usual drag-n-drop fashion. I have no other drives connected to my computer.
Just checked the permissions on the account, it tells me I am the administrator. I have no parental controls set.
I've checked ownership and permissions and whether the item is locked for my hard drive and my applications folder; and for applications I am attempting to trash, all seem to report that I have the 'power' to delete them.

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