Updated 22 October 2026 · 114 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Cheshire East
Find construction leads in Cheshire East from new planning applications across Crewe, Macclesfield and the wider borough.
- New planning applications added frequently from Cheshire East Council
- Connect with homeowners at the early planning stage
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Data sourced from Cheshire East Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
114
New Leads (30 Days)
£126,096
Average Project Value
36
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Cheshire East
Cheshire East's shortage of a five-year housing land supply has triggered a wave of large speculative applications around Crewe, including an outline proposal for up to 2,100 homes at Red Hall Farm near Leighton Hospital, 660 homes at Crewe West in Wistaston, and up to 880 homes at Gresty Oaks. Leighton West, an already approved 826 home scheme from Vistry and Bloor Homes, is expected to see its first occupations in early 2026. In Macclesfield, a new Town Centre Regeneration Working Group is overseeing an indoor market refurbishment and public realm improvements on Castle Street. Away from these schemes, established towns keep a steady flow of extensions and loft conversions.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Cheshire East over the past 30 days.
In Cheshire East, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 88 of the 114 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Garden Rooms also showing consistent demand alongside Porches. 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 Cheshire East
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Cheshire East, based on recent planning records.
- 1CS Design Consultants
- 2Daniel Matthias Architecture Ltd
- 3MDMS Limited
- 4Jay Ashall Partnership
- 5Emery Planning
- 6kieranhibbsarchitecture
- 7Whitebox Architecture Ltd
- 8Tom Withers Architecture
- 9Knight Pyatt Ltd
- 10David Norris Associates
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Cheshire East 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 around Macclesfield, where larger properties support more extensive renovation budgets.
Recent Planning Applications in Cheshire East
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Storey Extension | 2 Brookland Drive, Sandbach, Cheshire East, CW11 2LZ | £100k–£250k | Proposed alterations and two storey side extension to a detached house. | Approved |
| Extension | ASHLEY CRICKET CLUB Ashley Road, Ashley, Altrincham, Cheshire East, WA14 3QA | £25k–£50k | Extension of existing terrace for more level seating at Ashley Cricket Club. | Approved |
| Extension | WOODSIDE COTTAGE Wood Street, Mow Cop, Stoke On Trent, Cheshire East, ST7 3PQ | £50k–£100k | New terrace, porch extension and alterations to facades. | Approved |
| Extension | CHORLEY OLD HALL Chorley Hall Close, Alderley Edge, Cheshire East, SK9 7TG | £50k–£100k | Consent for removal of stone slates and installation of new roof components. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 6 Back Lane, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 4PP | £50k–£100k | Proposed side extension, new detached garage to rear, and new front patio. | Approved |
Double Storey Extension
2 Brookland Drive, Sandbach, Cheshire East, CW11 2LZ
Proposed alterations and two storey side extension to a detached house.
Extension
ASHLEY CRICKET CLUB Ashley Road, Ashley, Altrincham, Cheshire East, WA14 3QA
Extension of existing terrace for more level seating at Ashley Cricket Club.
Extension
WOODSIDE COTTAGE Wood Street, Mow Cop, Stoke On Trent, Cheshire East, ST7 3PQ
New terrace, porch extension and alterations to facades.
Extension
CHORLEY OLD HALL Chorley Hall Close, Alderley Edge, Cheshire East, SK9 7TG
Consent for removal of stone slates and installation of new roof components.
Wrap-Around Extension
6 Back Lane, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 4PP
Proposed side extension, new detached garage to rear, and new front patio.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Church Lawton | £50k–£100k | Front dormer and single-storey side and rear extensions to the dwelling. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 26 Nursery Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire East, SK9 5JQ | £250k–£1m | Basement conversion, single-storey rear extension, loft extension, detached garage with leisure space, outbuilding conversion to a single bedroom and driveway/access alterations. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Macclesfield | £100k–£250k | Single-storey rear extension, roof alterations to provide first-floor living accommodation, external render finish and oak porch to the front. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Nantwich | £100k–£250k | Proposed single-storey rear extension and loft conversion with a rear dormer. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Crewe | £50k–£100k | Single-storey rear extension and new rear dormer to first floor. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
Church Lawton
Front dormer and single-storey side and rear extensions to the dwelling.
Loft Conversion
26 Nursery Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire East, SK9 5JQ
Basement conversion, single-storey rear extension, loft extension, detached garage with leisure space, outbuilding conversion to a single bedroom and driveway/access alterations.
Loft Conversion
Macclesfield
Single-storey rear extension, roof alterations to provide first-floor living accommodation, external render finish and oak porch to the front.
Loft Conversion
Nantwich
Proposed single-storey rear extension and loft conversion with a rear dormer.
Loft Conversion
Crewe
Single-storey rear extension and new rear dormer to first floor.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | Styal | £100k–£250k | Discharge of conditions on approval for construction of dwellinghouse. | Approved |
| Porch | 1 Sefton Avenue, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 3DB | £25k–£50k | Proposed enclosed porch, level pedestrian access, and new parking space. | Refused |
| Porch | 31 Tabley Close, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 0NP | £25k–£50k | Removal of existing porch and addition of a new larger porch. | Approved |
| New Build | Bunbury | £250k–£1m | Construction of two self-build semi-detached dwellings with associated access and landscaping. | Refused |
| New Build | ROTHERWOOD BUNGALOW Rotherwood Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire East, SK9 6DR | £250k–£1m | Technical details consent for the erection of eight residential (C3) dwellings. | Pending |
New Build
Styal
Discharge of conditions on approval for construction of dwellinghouse.
Porch
1 Sefton Avenue, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 3DB
Proposed enclosed porch, level pedestrian access, and new parking space.
Porch
31 Tabley Close, Knutsford, Cheshire East, WA16 0NP
Removal of existing porch and addition of a new larger porch.
New Build
Bunbury
Construction of two self-build semi-detached dwellings with associated access and landscaping.
New Build
ROTHERWOOD BUNGALOW Rotherwood Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire East, SK9 6DR
Technical details consent for the erection of eight residential (C3) dwellings.
Data sourced from Cheshire East Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A current snapshot of construction opportunities across Cheshire East.
Discharge of conditions 3, 8 and 10 on approval: Construction of dwellinghouse.
£100k–£250kStyal
Discharge of conditions on approval for construction of dwellinghouse.
Proposed alterations and two storey side extension to detached house, including replacement of semi circular bay window with new rectangular bay window to front elevation.
£100k–£250k2 Brookland Drive, Sandbach, Cheshire East, CW11 2LZ
Proposed alterations and two storey side extension to a detached house.
Proposed enclosed porch, level pedestrian access, new parking space and alterations to rear patio.
£25k–£50k1 Sefton Avenue, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 3DB
Proposed enclosed porch, level pedestrian access, and new parking space.
Extension of existing terrace to allow for more level seating to the front of the existing pavilion.
£25k–£50kASHLEY CRICKET CLUB Ashley Road, Ashley, Altrincham, Cheshire East, WA14 3QA
Extension of existing terrace for more level seating at Ashley Cricket Club.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Cheshire East
32%
Approved
65%
Pending
3%
Refused
In Cheshire East, 32% of planning applications are approved, 65% are still pending, and 3% 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 Cheshire East
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Cheshire East, the median time from submission to decision is 8 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 Cheshire East
In Cheshire East, the vast majority (90%) of planning applications are domestic projects such as extensions and loft conversions. Commercial developments make up a smaller portion but can offer higher-value opportunities for larger contractors.
Demand for Building Work in Cheshire East
The large sites around Crewe, including Red Hall Farm and Leighton West, are set to bring sustained new-build activity to Cheshire East for years to come as the borough works to close its housing land supply gap. Away from these schemes, established towns across the borough maintain a consistent flow of extension and loft conversion work.
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