Updated 29 October 2026 · 138 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.
138
New Leads (30 Days)
£204,167
Average Project Value
51
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 79 of the 138 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with New Builds also showing consistent demand alongside Garden Rooms. 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.
- 1Clifton Design (Bristol) Ltd
- 2MPDS
- 3Davies Architectural Services
- 4Enhance Architecture
- 5Cryer & Coe Architects
- 6Savills
- 7Stokes Morgan Planning Ltd
- 8Dittrich Hudson Vasetti architects
- 9Western Building Consultants Ltd
- 10Shu Architects
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Storey Rear Extension | 16 Farne Close Bristol BS9 4HU | £50k–£100k | Notification of prior approval for a single-storey rear extension projecting 4.87m with a max height of 3.2m and eaves 2.98m. | Pending |
| Extension | Garland Company Uk Second Way Bristol BS11 8DF | £100k–£250k | Approval of details reserved by conditions (CEMP, EMES, Flood Warning & Evacuation Plan, Site Characterisation, Remediation Strategy and Verification) for a proposed office extension to an existing office building serving Garland warehouse. | Pending |
| Rear Extension | The Assembly 110 - 112 East Street Bedminster Bristol BS3 4EY | £250k–£1m | Approval of remediation strategy and verification plan (condition 3) for permission involving demolition of rear extensions, construction of a large HMO (sui generis) and change of the remaining ground floor public house to a commercial unit (Use Class E). | Pending |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | 556 Wells Road Hengrove Bristol BS14 9BB | £50k–£100k | Prior approval notification for a single-storey rear extension projecting 4.5m from the original rear wall, with a maximum height of 3.0m and eaves height of 3.0m. | Pending |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | 7 Rockside Drive Bristol BS9 4NW | £50k–£100k | Erection of single-storey rear extension after demolition of existing structure and partial conversion of attached garage to habitable accommodation. | Pending |
Single Storey Rear Extension
16 Farne Close Bristol BS9 4HU
Notification of prior approval for a single-storey rear extension projecting 4.87m with a max height of 3.2m and eaves 2.98m.
Extension
Garland Company Uk Second Way Bristol BS11 8DF
Approval of details reserved by conditions (CEMP, EMES, Flood Warning & Evacuation Plan, Site Characterisation, Remediation Strategy and Verification) for a proposed office extension to an existing office building serving Garland warehouse.
Rear Extension
The Assembly 110 - 112 East Street Bedminster Bristol BS3 4EY
Approval of remediation strategy and verification plan (condition 3) for permission involving demolition of rear extensions, construction of a large HMO (sui generis) and change of the remaining ground floor public house to a commercial unit (Use Class E).
Single Storey Rear Extension
556 Wells Road Hengrove Bristol BS14 9BB
Prior approval notification for a single-storey rear extension projecting 4.5m from the original rear wall, with a maximum height of 3.0m and eaves height of 3.0m.
Single Storey Rear Extension
7 Rockside Drive Bristol BS9 4NW
Erection of single-storey rear extension after demolition of existing structure and partial conversion of attached garage to habitable accommodation.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 53 Chakeshill Drive Bristol BS10 6NU | £50k–£100k | Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for loft conversion with rear dormer and front rooflights. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 14 Elmhurst Avenue Bristol BS5 6QJ | £100k–£250k | Non-material amendment to approved permission to alter roof form (replace sloping elements with gable ends and add dormers) for previously approved extensions and garage demolition. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 19 Dennor Park Bristol BS14 9BY | £100k–£250k | Two-storey side extension, single-storey rear extension, loft conversion with dormer, detached garden building and demolition of existing garage. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 11 Forest Avenue Bristol BS16 4BP | £100k–£250k | Single-storey rear extension combined with a loft conversion including a rear dormer. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 1 Luxton Street Bristol BS5 0HT | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion to provide a bedroom and shower room together with a ground-floor rear kitchen extension. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
53 Chakeshill Drive Bristol BS10 6NU
Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for loft conversion with rear dormer and front rooflights.
Loft Conversion
14 Elmhurst Avenue Bristol BS5 6QJ
Non-material amendment to approved permission to alter roof form (replace sloping elements with gable ends and add dormers) for previously approved extensions and garage demolition.
Loft Conversion
19 Dennor Park Bristol BS14 9BY
Two-storey side extension, single-storey rear extension, loft conversion with dormer, detached garden building and demolition of existing garage.
Loft Conversion
11 Forest Avenue Bristol BS16 4BP
Single-storey rear extension combined with a loft conversion including a rear dormer.
Loft Conversion
1 Luxton Street Bristol BS5 0HT
Loft conversion to provide a bedroom and shower room together with a ground-floor rear kitchen extension.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | 21 - 25 Nelson Parade Bristol BS3 4HY | £250k–£1m | Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment to provide 10 residential apartments with ground-floor commercial floorspace, cycle parking, refuse storage, plant and landscaping. | Pending |
| Garden Room | 10 Rylestone Grove Bristol BS9 3UT | £250k–£1m | Application to remove/variation Condition 12 (approved plans) on permission for demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling with outbuilding (self-build). | Pending |
| Heritage | The Pavilions Bridgwater Road Bristol BS13 8FD | £100k–£250k | Approval of details reserved by condition 2 (Interior Recording Request) for listed-building works including tenant area fit-out/refurbishment, a training room, and basement refurbishment with installation of delivery doors within existing aluminium screen. | Pending |
| Garage Conversion | 29 Northumbria Drive Bristol BS9 4HL | £25k–£50k | Removal of garage to form a single-storey granny annexe (ancillary accommodation) to the rear of the property. | Pending |
| Garden Room | 108 Briar Way Bristol BS16 4JL | £50k–£100k | Proposed single-storey annexe / ancillary accommodation. | Pending |
New Build
21 - 25 Nelson Parade Bristol BS3 4HY
Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment to provide 10 residential apartments with ground-floor commercial floorspace, cycle parking, refuse storage, plant and landscaping.
Garden Room
10 Rylestone Grove Bristol BS9 3UT
Application to remove/variation Condition 12 (approved plans) on permission for demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling with outbuilding (self-build).
Heritage
The Pavilions Bridgwater Road Bristol BS13 8FD
Approval of details reserved by condition 2 (Interior Recording Request) for listed-building works including tenant area fit-out/refurbishment, a training room, and basement refurbishment with installation of delivery doors within existing aluminium screen.
Garage Conversion
29 Northumbria Drive Bristol BS9 4HL
Removal of garage to form a single-storey granny annexe (ancillary accommodation) to the rear of the property.
Garden Room
108 Briar Way Bristol BS16 4JL
Proposed single-storey annexe / ancillary accommodation.
Data sourced from Bristol City Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Bristol.
Demolition of Existing Buildings and Redevelopment to Provide 10 Residential Apartments (Sui Generis), Ground Floor Commercial Floorspace, Cycle Parking, Refuse Storage, Plant, Landscaping and Associated Works.
£250k–£1m21 - 25 Nelson Parade Bristol BS3 4HY
Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment to provide 10 residential apartments with ground-floor commercial floorspace, cycle parking, refuse storage, plant and landscaping.
Notification of Prior Approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension that would exceed beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.87 metres, have a maximum height of 3.2 meters and have eaves that are 2.98 metres high.
£50k–£100k16 Farne Close Bristol BS9 4HU
Notification of prior approval for a single-storey rear extension projecting 4.87m with a max height of 3.2m and eaves 2.98m.
Application for Removal or Variation of Condition No. 12 (List of Approved Plans and Drawings) following a Grant of Planning Permission 24/04544/F - Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a replacement dwelling and construction of outbuilding. Self build.
£250k–£1m10 Rylestone Grove Bristol BS9 3UT
Application to remove/variation Condition 12 (approved plans) on permission for demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling with outbuilding (self-build).
Application for approval of details reserved by condition no.s 2 (CEMP), 3 (EMES), 5 (Flood Warning and Evacuation Plan), 6 (Site Characterisation and Risk Assessment), 7 (Remediation Strategy and Verification Plan) and 8 (Remediation and Verification) of permission 25/13102/F - Proposed office extension to an existing office building serving Garland warehouse.
£100k–£250kGarland Company Uk Second Way Bristol BS11 8DF
Approval of details reserved by conditions (CEMP, EMES, Flood Warning & Evacuation Plan, Site Characterisation, Remediation Strategy and Verification) for a proposed office extension to an existing office building serving Garland warehouse.
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0%
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In Bristol, 1% of planning applications are approved, 99% 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, 71% of planning applications are domestic and 29% 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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