Updated 8 October 2026 · 114 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Bristol
Access construction leads in Bristol by tracking newly submitted planning applications. See which homeowners and developers across the city are preparing extensions, loft conversions, and new builds, and get in touch before they begin shortlisting builders.
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Data sourced from Bristol City Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
114
New Leads (30 Days)
£201,786
Average Project Value
54
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Bristol
Bristol's construction market is shaped heavily by its status as a large, dense port city with a big student population. The council introduced a citywide Article 4 Direction in September 2021 removing permitted development rights for converting family homes into small HMOs, on top of an earlier, more targeted direction covering the inner wards of Ashley, Cabot, Clifton East, Cotham, and Lawrence Hill dating back to 2010. That means HMO conversions across almost the whole city now need full planning permission rather than falling under permitted development, keeping a steady stream of change-of-use applications moving through the system. Clifton, with its Georgian terraces and squares, and Redland and Henleaze generate a different kind of work: higher-spec extensions and loft conversions on larger period housing. By contrast, the area around Temple Meads station is being transformed by Bristol Temple Quarter, a 135-hectare regeneration scheme planning up to 10,000 new homes over the coming years, alongside major new commercial space.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Bristol over the past 30 days.
In Bristol, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 72 of the 114 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with New Builds also showing consistent demand alongside Loft Conversions. Projects can fall into more than one category, so these figures don't need to add up to the total.
Most Active Architects and Planning Consultants in Bristol
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Bristol, based on recent planning records.
- 1MPDS
- 2Clifton Design (Bristol) Ltd
- 3Davies Architectural Services
- 4Stokes Morgan Planning Ltd
- 5Cryer & Coe Architects
- 6Western Building Consultants Ltd
- 7Savills
- 8Shu Architects
- 93bd Architects
- 10Space Plus Architectural Design
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Bristol helps you prioritise the most profitable leads and manage your workload effectively. These ranges are a general guide to the scale of work involved. Individual project costs vary by design, specification, and site conditions.
- £25k-£50kSmall extensions, porches, and internal alterations
- £50k-£100kRear extensions and loft conversions
- £100k-£250kLarge extensions and full property refurbishments
- £250k+New builds and high-end residential projects
Higher-value projects are often found in Clifton, Redland, and Henleaze, where larger period properties support more extensive renovation budgets.
Recent Planning Applications in Bristol
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extension | 13 Mortimer Road Bristol BS8 4EY | Under £25k | Non-material amendment to permission 26/11894/H to alter the boundary wall by removing the curved coping stone and retaining a continuous height. | Pending |
| Double Storey Extension | 3 Flowers Hill Close Bristol BS4 5LF | £100k–£250k | Approval of details reserved by conditions 2, 3, 4 and 5 of permission 23/01783/F relating to a proposed two-storey rear extension to an existing industrial building. | Pending |
| Rear Extension | 10 Lowther Road Bristol BS10 6HU | £50k–£100k | Rear extension to create a kitchen-diner, replacing existing outbuildings. | Pending |
| Extension | 14 Chancel Close Bristol BS9 1FL | £50k–£100k | Proposed single-storey extension to an existing dwelling. | Pending |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 45 Kellaway Avenue Bristol BS6 7XS | £100k–£250k | Application to vary Condition 2 (approved plans) of a permission for an additional storey, two-storey side extension and part single/part two-storey rear extension to approve changes to windows and doors. | Pending |
Extension
13 Mortimer Road Bristol BS8 4EY
Non-material amendment to permission 26/11894/H to alter the boundary wall by removing the curved coping stone and retaining a continuous height.
Double Storey Extension
3 Flowers Hill Close Bristol BS4 5LF
Approval of details reserved by conditions 2, 3, 4 and 5 of permission 23/01783/F relating to a proposed two-storey rear extension to an existing industrial building.
Rear Extension
10 Lowther Road Bristol BS10 6HU
Rear extension to create a kitchen-diner, replacing existing outbuildings.
Extension
14 Chancel Close Bristol BS9 1FL
Proposed single-storey extension to an existing dwelling.
Wrap-Around Extension
45 Kellaway Avenue Bristol BS6 7XS
Application to vary Condition 2 (approved plans) of a permission for an additional storey, two-storey side extension and part single/part two-storey rear extension to approve changes to windows and doors.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Bristol | £50k–£100k | Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed loft conversion: rear main dormer with timber cladding, three front rooflights, conversion of roof space to living accommodation, internal alterations and structural works including new staircase. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 84 Brentry Lane Bristol BS10 6RQ | £100k–£250k | Single-storey rear extension together with a loft conversion. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Lyndale Claremont Avenue Bristol BS7 8JD | £100k–£250k | Two-storey side extension with bay window, loft conversion and raised patio. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 40A Westbury Lane Bristol BS9 2PP | £50k–£100k | Erection of a dormer roof extension to provide second-floor accommodation, insertion of three front rooflights and an obscure flank window, internal reconfiguration, and erection of bin and secure cycle stores (Use Class C3 retained). | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 34 Dongola Road Bristol BS7 9HP | £50k–£100k | Single-storey rear extension to ground-floor flat, rear dormer extension and three front rooflights to the first-floor flat. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
Bristol
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed loft conversion: rear main dormer with timber cladding, three front rooflights, conversion of roof space to living accommodation, internal alterations and structural works including new staircase.
Loft Conversion
84 Brentry Lane Bristol BS10 6RQ
Single-storey rear extension together with a loft conversion.
Loft Conversion
Lyndale Claremont Avenue Bristol BS7 8JD
Two-storey side extension with bay window, loft conversion and raised patio.
Loft Conversion
40A Westbury Lane Bristol BS9 2PP
Erection of a dormer roof extension to provide second-floor accommodation, insertion of three front rooflights and an obscure flank window, internal reconfiguration, and erection of bin and secure cycle stores (Use Class C3 retained).
Loft Conversion
34 Dongola Road Bristol BS7 9HP
Single-storey rear extension to ground-floor flat, rear dormer extension and three front rooflights to the first-floor flat.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Room | Evergreen Lodge 13 Stoke Hill Bristol BS9 1JL | £50k–£100k | Demolition and replacement of an existing outbuilding to provide a home gym and ancillary accommodation associated with the principal dwelling. | Pending |
| New Build | 130A Grosvenor Road Bristol BS2 8YA | £100k–£250k | Demolition of a commercial building and construction of a two-storey three-bedroom dwelling. | Pending |
| Heritage | Royal Fort Gatehouse Royal Fort Road Bristol BS8 1UH | £100k–£250k | Approval of condition details for render, like-for-like window replacement, roof works and safety barrier to roof at Royal Fort Gatehouse (listed building works). | Pending |
| Heritage | 5 Pipe Lane City Centre Bristol BS1 5AJ | £50k–£100k | Retrospective listed building consent for roof repair and renewal works. | Pending |
| Heritage | 17 Burlington Road Bristol BS6 6TJ | £25k–£50k | Approval of details reserved by conditions for repair works to roof and chimneys of a listed building. | Pending |
Garden Room
Evergreen Lodge 13 Stoke Hill Bristol BS9 1JL
Demolition and replacement of an existing outbuilding to provide a home gym and ancillary accommodation associated with the principal dwelling.
New Build
130A Grosvenor Road Bristol BS2 8YA
Demolition of a commercial building and construction of a two-storey three-bedroom dwelling.
Heritage
Royal Fort Gatehouse Royal Fort Road Bristol BS8 1UH
Approval of condition details for render, like-for-like window replacement, roof works and safety barrier to roof at Royal Fort Gatehouse (listed building works).
Heritage
5 Pipe Lane City Centre Bristol BS1 5AJ
Retrospective listed building consent for roof repair and renewal works.
Heritage
17 Burlington Road Bristol BS6 6TJ
Approval of details reserved by conditions for repair works to roof and chimneys of a listed building.
Data sourced from Bristol City Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Bristol.
Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission 26/11894/H - Demolition of existing single storey extension and roof terrace above. Lowering of existing boundary wall on Grange Road and associated alterations. Non-Material Amendment sought for alteration to the shape of the boundary wall, removing curved coping stone and keeping one continuous height.
Under £25k13 Mortimer Road Bristol BS8 4EY
Non-material amendment to permission 26/11894/H to alter the boundary wall by removing the curved coping stone and retaining a continuous height.
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 ,3,4 and 5 of permission 23/01783/F - Proposed 2 storey rear extension to existing industrial building.
£100k–£250k3 Flowers Hill Close Bristol BS4 5LF
Approval of details reserved by conditions 2, 3, 4 and 5 of permission 23/01783/F relating to a proposed two-storey rear extension to an existing industrial building.
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or development - Proposed loft conversion incorporating a rear main dormer extension with timber cladding finish, three front rooflights, conversion of roof space into living accommodation, and associated internal alterations. Works include cutting into party walls for structural steel support, altering joists and roof structures, inserting a new internal staircase, and connection to existing drainage.
£50k–£100kBristol
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed loft conversion: rear main dormer with timber cladding, three front rooflights, conversion of roof space to living accommodation, internal alterations and structural works including new staircase.
For the proposed demolition and replacement of an existing outbuilding to accommodate a home gym and ancillary accommodation in association with the principal dwelling.
£50k–£100kEvergreen Lodge 13 Stoke Hill Bristol BS9 1JL
Demolition and replacement of an existing outbuilding to provide a home gym and ancillary accommodation associated with the principal dwelling.
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In Bristol, 0% of planning applications are approved, 100% are still pending, and 0% are refused. Pending applications can give builders an opportunity to make contact while projects are still at an early stage.
Reaching out while applications are still active helps you get ahead of the pack.
Based on planning applications submitted over the last 30 days.
Planning Approval Times in Bristol
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Bristol, the median time from submission to decision is 7 weeks. Smaller projects like extensions tend to be approved more quickly, while larger developments can take longer.
Based on approved applications with recorded decision dates over the last 3 months.
Domestic vs Commercial Projects in Bristol
In Bristol, 68% of planning applications are domestic and 32% are commercial. Both segments offer opportunities depending on the scale of work you take on.
Demand for Building Work in Bristol
Bristol's citywide HMO Article 4 Direction has pushed a large volume of change-of-use applications through the full planning system, particularly in areas close to the University of Bristol and UWE. Clifton, Redland, and Henleaze's larger period housing stock supports higher-spec extension and refurbishment work, while more affordable inner-city areas such as Bedminster, Easton, and St Werburghs generate a steadier flow of standard extensions and loft conversions. Bristol Temple Quarter is set to become the city's dominant new-build story for years to come, bringing sustained groundworks and finishing trade work as the scheme's phases come forward around Temple Meads.
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