Updated 22 October 2026 · 116 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Derby
Find construction leads in Derby from new planning applications across the city centre and wider city.
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Data sourced from Derby City Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
116
New Leads (30 Days)
£207,220
Average Project Value
50
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Derby
Derby's Market Place redevelopment, led by VINCI UK Developments and ION Developments, has outline approval for Derby MADE, Derby HOTEL and Derby WORKS, a mixed-use scheme replacing the Assembly Rooms with offices, a four-star hotel and cultural space. The council's emerging Local Plan targets 12,500 new homes by 2043, with large allocations proposed at Littleover, Chaddesden, Spondon and Mickleover alongside around 5,500 homes planned within the city centre itself. St James Street is also being restored through a 10 million pound scheme covering more than a dozen properties. Away from these city centre schemes, established suburbs 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 Derby over the past 30 days.
In Derby, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 81 of the 116 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 Derby
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Derby, based on recent planning records.
- 1AK INNOVATIVE DESIGN SOLUTION LTD
- 2SCG Design Ltd.
- 3Planning and Design Practice Ltd
- 4DYAD Design Ltd
- 5Making Plans Architecture
- 6Guy Taylor Associates
- 7Worcester Lloyd Limited
- 8Wilson Architects Ltd
- 9JSA Architects Ltd
- 10Homey Homes Designs Ltd.
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Derby 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 the city centre, where regeneration schemes are more common.
Recent Planning Applications in Derby
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Parkfields 14 Parkfields Drive Derby DE22 1HH | £50k–£100k | Single storey rear extension to dwelling house with garage outbuilding and window replacements. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | 114 Morley Road Derby DE21 4QX | £50k–£100k | Single storey rear extension to dwelling house for kitchen and living space. | Approved |
| Side Extension | 10 Earls Crescent Derby DE21 2QB | £100k–£250k | First floor side extension to a dwelling house with two bedrooms. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 21 Edmund Road Derby DE21 7HH | £50k–£100k | Single storey side/rear extension to the dwelling house. | Approved |
| Extension | Guildhall Theatre (including 33 Market Place) Market Place Derby DE1 3AE | £250k–£1m | Refurbishment works including extensions and internal alterations at Guildhall Theatre. | Approved |
Single Storey Rear Extension
Parkfields 14 Parkfields Drive Derby DE22 1HH
Single storey rear extension to dwelling house with garage outbuilding and window replacements.
Single Storey Rear Extension
114 Morley Road Derby DE21 4QX
Single storey rear extension to dwelling house for kitchen and living space.
Side Extension
10 Earls Crescent Derby DE21 2QB
First floor side extension to a dwelling house with two bedrooms.
Wrap-Around Extension
21 Edmund Road Derby DE21 7HH
Single storey side/rear extension to the dwelling house.
Extension
Guildhall Theatre (including 33 Market Place) Market Place Derby DE1 3AE
Refurbishment works including extensions and internal alterations at Guildhall Theatre.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 56 Breedon Hill Road Derby DE23 6TG | £250k–£1m | Change of use from dwelling (C3) to a 13-bedroom HMO (sui generis) with two-storey and single-storey rear extensions, roof raising and rear dormer. | Refused |
| Loft Conversion | 5 Old Vicarage Close Derby DE23 6GS | £100k–£250k | Single-storey rear and side extensions with internal reconfiguration, loft conversion with rear dormer, porch and raised decking to principal elevation. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 45 Church Lane Darley Abbey Derby DE22 1EX | £100k–£250k | Single-storey rear extension, front and rear dormers to create rooms in the roof (two bedrooms, study and bathroom) and alterations to raised rear patio. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 482 Duffield Road Derby DE22 2DJ | £100k–£250k | Two-storey side and rear and single-storey front and rear extensions with rooms in the roof, porch and raised rear patio to dwelling. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 10 Cobthorne Drive Derby DE22 2SY | £50k–£100k | Non-material amendment to alter the design of an approved single-storey rear extension and roof alterations to create additional rooms in the roof space. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
56 Breedon Hill Road Derby DE23 6TG
Change of use from dwelling (C3) to a 13-bedroom HMO (sui generis) with two-storey and single-storey rear extensions, roof raising and rear dormer.
Loft Conversion
5 Old Vicarage Close Derby DE23 6GS
Single-storey rear and side extensions with internal reconfiguration, loft conversion with rear dormer, porch and raised decking to principal elevation.
Loft Conversion
45 Church Lane Darley Abbey Derby DE22 1EX
Single-storey rear extension, front and rear dormers to create rooms in the roof (two bedrooms, study and bathroom) and alterations to raised rear patio.
Loft Conversion
482 Duffield Road Derby DE22 2DJ
Two-storey side and rear and single-storey front and rear extensions with rooms in the roof, porch and raised rear patio to dwelling.
Loft Conversion
10 Cobthorne Drive Derby DE22 2SY
Non-material amendment to alter the design of an approved single-storey rear extension and roof alterations to create additional rooms in the roof space.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | Car Park To The Side Of 73 Friar Gate Derby DE1 1FN | £250k–£1m | Demolition of existing flat roof building and erection of four apartments. | Approved |
| New Build | 44 Whittington Street Derby DE24 9AZ | £1m+ | Proposal for a three storey educational building and new driveway to existing dwelling. | Refused |
| Heritage | Derby | £100k–£250k | Repairs to structural timber frame of a listed building. | Approved |
| Garden Room | 54 Sundown Avenue Derby DE23 1GY | £25k–£50k | Proposal for the erection of a garage outbuilding. | Approved |
| Heritage | 115-116 Friar Gate Derby DE1 1EX | Under £25k | Internal doorway opening associated with change of use to wine bar. | Approved |
New Build
Car Park To The Side Of 73 Friar Gate Derby DE1 1FN
Demolition of existing flat roof building and erection of four apartments.
New Build
44 Whittington Street Derby DE24 9AZ
Proposal for a three storey educational building and new driveway to existing dwelling.
Heritage
Derby
Repairs to structural timber frame of a listed building.
Garden Room
54 Sundown Avenue Derby DE23 1GY
Proposal for the erection of a garage outbuilding.
Heritage
115-116 Friar Gate Derby DE1 1EX
Internal doorway opening associated with change of use to wine bar.
Data sourced from Derby City Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Derby.
Demolition of existing flat roof building. Erection of four apartments with associated car parking.
£250k–£1mCar Park To The Side Of 73 Friar Gate Derby DE1 1FN
Demolition of existing flat roof building and erection of four apartments.
Single storey rear extension to dwelling house (kitchen), roof and entrance door alterations to existing single storey projection, erection of outbuilding (garage) and replacement windows
£50k–£100kParkfields 14 Parkfields Drive Derby DE22 1HH
Single storey rear extension to dwelling house with garage outbuilding and window replacements.
Single storey rear extension to dwelling house (kitchen and living space)
£50k–£100k114 Morley Road Derby DE21 4QX
Single storey rear extension to dwelling house for kitchen and living space.
Erection of a three storey building for educational use (Use Class F1) and formation of a new driveway to the existing residential dwelling
£1m+44 Whittington Street Derby DE24 9AZ
Proposal for a three storey educational building and new driveway to existing dwelling.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Derby
37%
Approved
59%
Pending
4%
Refused
In Derby, 37% of planning applications are approved, 59% are still pending, and 4% are refused. Pending applications can give builders an opportunity to make contact while projects are still at an early stage.
Getting in touch earlier puts you in a stronger position before others step in.
Based on planning applications submitted over the last 30 days.
Planning Approval Times in Derby
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Derby, the median time from submission to decision is 8–10 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 Derby
In Derby, 72% of planning applications are domestic and 28% are commercial. Both segments offer opportunities depending on the scale of work you take on.
Demand for Building Work in Derby
The Market Place redevelopment and the Local Plan's city centre allocations are set to bring sustained regeneration and new-build activity to Derby over the coming years. Away from these schemes, established suburbs across the city produce a steady stream of extension and loft conversion projects.
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