Updated 22 October 2026 · 60 new leads in the last 30 days
Find construction leads in Warrington from new planning applications across the town and wider borough.
Data sourced from Warrington Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
60
New Leads (30 Days)
£95,833
Average Project Value
14
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Omega, the former RAF Burtonwood site, is one of the largest mixed-use developments in the North West, with a wider masterplan permitting up to 1,400 homes. Anwyl Homes has approval for 157 homes in the Eagles Green phase, with building expected to run through to summer 2027, while Miller Homes is bringing forward a further 68 homes in Phase 4. The council's adopted Local Plan sets a minimum of 14,688 new homes through to 2039, with the annual target rising sharply from 678 to 870 homes a year after 2026. Away from Omega, established residential areas keep a steady flow of extensions and loft conversions.
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Warrington over the past 30 days.
In Warrington, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 49 of the 60 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Loft Conversions 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.
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Warrington, based on recent planning records.
Understanding typical project values in Warrington 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.
Higher-value projects are often found around the newer sites at Omega, where new-build plots are more common.
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Storey Rear Extension | 24 Salisbury Street, Fairfield And Howley, Warrington, WA1 3AS | £50k–£100k | Single storey rear extension and proposed outbuilding. | Refused |
| Double Storey Extension | 2 Penkford Lane, Burtonwood And Westbrook, Warrington, WA5 4EG | £100k–£250k | Erection of a new part single and part two storey extension and front porch. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 16 Brook Road, Lymm, Warrington, Lymm, WA13 9AH | £100k–£250k | Proposed single storey rear, side and two storey side extension with detached outbuilding. | Approved |
| Rear Extension | 64 Fox Street, Bewsey And Whitecross, Warrington, WA5 1NZ | £50k–£100k | First floor extension to rear and ground floor extension to enhance kitchen space and add a bathroom. | Approved |
| Rear Extension | 71 Chester Road, Grappenhall And Thelwall, Warrington, WA4 2SA | £100k–£250k | Demolition of chimney stacks and extensions including rear dormer and rooflights. | Approved |
Single Storey Rear Extension
24 Salisbury Street, Fairfield And Howley, Warrington, WA1 3AS
Single storey rear extension and proposed outbuilding.
Double Storey Extension
2 Penkford Lane, Burtonwood And Westbrook, Warrington, WA5 4EG
Erection of a new part single and part two storey extension and front porch.
Wrap-Around Extension
16 Brook Road, Lymm, Warrington, Lymm, WA13 9AH
Proposed single storey rear, side and two storey side extension with detached outbuilding.
Rear Extension
64 Fox Street, Bewsey And Whitecross, Warrington, WA5 1NZ
First floor extension to rear and ground floor extension to enhance kitchen space and add a bathroom.
Rear Extension
71 Chester Road, Grappenhall And Thelwall, Warrington, WA4 2SA
Demolition of chimney stacks and extensions including rear dormer and rooflights.
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 4 Pickering Crescent, Grappenhall And Thelwall, Warrington, WA4 2EX | £50k–£100k | Part retrospective dormer loft conversion over the rear of the house. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Poulton-with-Fearnhead | £50k–£100k | Rear single-storey extension, hip-to-gable roof alteration and rear dormer to provide additional living space. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 411 Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3LP | £50k–£100k | Alter hip roof to gable and construct a rear loft extension. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Burtonwood and Westbrook | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion with rear dormer and increase in ridge height. | Refused |
| Loft Conversion | Grappenhall and Thelwall | £50k–£100k | Extend existing loft conversion with new flat-roof dormers to front and rear and modify roof of existing rear extension. | Approved |
Loft Conversion
4 Pickering Crescent, Grappenhall And Thelwall, Warrington, WA4 2EX
Part retrospective dormer loft conversion over the rear of the house.
Loft Conversion
Poulton-with-Fearnhead
Rear single-storey extension, hip-to-gable roof alteration and rear dormer to provide additional living space.
Loft Conversion
411 Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3LP
Alter hip roof to gable and construct a rear loft extension.
Loft Conversion
Burtonwood and Westbrook
Loft conversion with rear dormer and increase in ridge height.
Loft Conversion
Grappenhall and Thelwall
Extend existing loft conversion with new flat-roof dormers to front and rear and modify roof of existing rear extension.
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Room | 4 Lytham Close, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 2GH | Under £25k | Erection of a single-storey detached gazebo outbuilding to the rear of the property. | Approved |
| Heritage | Evolution Childcare, 447 Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3TZ | £100k–£250k | Retrospective application for multiple alterations to a childcare building including replacement of timber sash windows, removal of chimney stacks, re-roofing, replacement of oriel window, external render replacement, conservatory roof replacement and internal dry lining. | Refused |
| Heritage | Evolution Childcare, 447 Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3TZ | £100k–£250k | Retrospective application for multiple alterations to a childcare building including replacement of timber sash windows, removal of chimney stacks, re-roofing, replacement of oriel window, external render replacement, conservatory roof replacement and internal dry lining. | Refused |
| Dropped Kerb | 22 Mardale Avenue, Poplars And Hulme, Warrington, WA2 9HF | Under £25k | Provide one new car parking space and shared surface to create level access to the front entrance. | Approved |
| Dropped Kerb | 30 Kingsway North, Warrington, WA1 3PD | Under £25k | Creation of a vehicular access (dropped kerb/driveway access formation). | Approved |
Garden Room
4 Lytham Close, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 2GH
Erection of a single-storey detached gazebo outbuilding to the rear of the property.
Heritage
Evolution Childcare, 447 Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3TZ
Retrospective application for multiple alterations to a childcare building including replacement of timber sash windows, removal of chimney stacks, re-roofing, replacement of oriel window, external render replacement, conservatory roof replacement and internal dry lining.
Heritage
Evolution Childcare, 447 Manchester Road, Warrington, WA1 3TZ
Retrospective application for multiple alterations to a childcare building including replacement of timber sash windows, removal of chimney stacks, re-roofing, replacement of oriel window, external render replacement, conservatory roof replacement and internal dry lining.
Dropped Kerb
22 Mardale Avenue, Poplars And Hulme, Warrington, WA2 9HF
Provide one new car parking space and shared surface to create level access to the front entrance.
Dropped Kerb
30 Kingsway North, Warrington, WA1 3PD
Creation of a vehicular access (dropped kerb/driveway access formation).
Data sourced from Warrington Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
A look at recent construction opportunities across Warrington.
24 Salisbury Street, Fairfield And Howley, Warrington, WA1 3AS
Single storey rear extension and proposed outbuilding.
2 Penkford Lane, Burtonwood And Westbrook, Warrington, WA5 4EG
Erection of a new part single and part two storey extension and front porch.
4 Pickering Crescent, Grappenhall And Thelwall, Warrington, WA4 2EX
Part retrospective dormer loft conversion over the rear of the house.
16 Brook Road, Lymm, Warrington, Lymm, WA13 9AH
Proposed single storey rear, side and two storey side extension with detached outbuilding.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
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Most planning applications in Warrington are approved, meaning a large proportion of these projects go ahead and become real building jobs. This creates strong opportunities for builders who contact homeowners early.
Earlier contact usually means less competition.
Based on planning applications submitted over the last 30 days.
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Warrington, 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.
In Warrington, the vast majority (92%) 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.
Omega and its phased housing releases are set to bring sustained new-build activity to Warrington over the coming years, as the borough's Local Plan target steps up in the years ahead. Away from Omega, established residential areas across the borough provide a dependable stream of extension and loft conversion work.
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