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Over 20,000 planning applications scanned every week
Be first to reach homeowners, developers, and commercial clients planning new projects.
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Used by construction businesses across the UK
Build a Reliable Construction Pipeline
See what’s about to be built and put yourself in front of clients before contractors are appointed or tenders are issued.
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Step 01
See projects early
We scan planning applications across 400+ UK councils and surface new projects as soon as they’re published — before most contractors even see them.
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Step 02
Find the exact jobs
Filter the exact jobs you’re looking for by type, value, location, and radius - across domestic, commercial, and new-build work.
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Step 03
Quote before competitors
Reach clients at planning stage with a professional, branded letter and start the conversation before competitors are quoting.
Send letters instantly and schedule automatic follow-ups so your business stays front of mind while homeowners review quotes.
Join 1,000+ construction businesses already using BuildAlert.
Why Planning Applications Are the Best Construction Leads
Planning applications show projects before contractors are appointed, giving you the chance to reach homeowners early.
This means:
Homeowners are already committed to the project
Budgets are usually approved
You can reach them before competitors
Builders who contact homeowners early are far more likely to win the job.
Best Value
Up to 75% Cheaper Than Traditional Planning Lead Platforms
Some planning lead platforms charge up to £4,000 per year just to access their platform — before you even send a single letter.
With BuildAlert:
There are no subscriptions. Send letters manually or automate campaigns — you stay in control of spend.
No contracts
No annual platform fee
Just £1.75 per letter sent
Start small, test campaigns, and scale when the jobs start coming in.
Get Started FreeConstruction Leads from UK Planning Applications
See construction opportunities while they’re still at planning stage
BuildAlert tracks every planning application submitted across the UK and turns them into usable construction leads. From small domestic jobs to large commercial developments, everything comes directly from council planning data and is updated continuously.
Each application is automatically categorised, so you can quickly focus on the type of work that fits your business, including:
- Extensions
- Loft conversions
- Garage conversions
- Garden rooms
- New builds
- New housing developments
Whether you’re a general builder, loft conversion specialist, carpenter, structural engineer, or another trade, you can see what’s being planned in your area while projects are still at the early decision stage.
Browse live planning-led leads for free and decide when it makes sense to reach out. No subscriptions to view data. No card required. Just genuine construction opportunities surfaced earlier than traditional lead platforms.
Get StartedTools to Help You Win More Jobs
Smart Lead Alerts
BuildAlert automatically scans planning applications and highlights projects that match your business. Helping you discover high-quality home improvement leads near you.
Target the Right Projects
Get alerts tailored to your business type, project size, and location preferences for maximum relevance.
Professional Letter Templates
Create and save professional letter templates in our dashboard, ready to be personalized for each lead.
Automated Letter Campaigns
We handle the entire process of printing and sending letters to your leads, saving you time and effort.
Sample Lead Alert
What Our Users Say
Don't just take our word for it. Here's what our community has to say about BuildAlert.
Paul Davies
Builder – Surrey
“We use BuildAlert to automatically send branded letters to everyone planning an extension in our area, it’s been a game changer.”
Owen Reed
Builder – Birmingham
"I love how simple BuildAlert is. I use their monthly service where they send letters on my behalf to everyone local who’s planning loft conversions. Saves me loads of time."
Mark Hughes
Bifold Doors – London
"Most of our work comes from extensions needing bifolds. BuildAlert points us straight to those jobs - we’ve picked up multiple installations just from the letters."
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Construction leads in trending locations
Discover areas seeing the highest levels of new planning activity and homeowner demand.
Construction leads in Wales
Nationwide coverage of planning-led construction projects across Wales.
Construction leads in London
High volumes of new planning applications across all London boroughs.
Construction leads in West Yorkshire
Strong demand across Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, and Huddersfield.
Construction leads in North Yorkshire
Consistent planning activity for extensions, conversions, and rural builds.
Construction leads in Manchester
High demand for extensions, refurbishments, and new build projects.
Construction leads in Birmingham
A steady mix of residential and commercial construction opportunities.
Construction leads in Bristol
Popular for extensions, loft conversions, and retrofit work.
Frequently asked questions
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