Updated 22 October 2026 · 57 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Fareham
Access construction leads in Fareham by tracking newly submitted planning applications. See which homeowners and developers across the borough are preparing extensions, loft conversions, and new builds, and get in touch before they begin shortlisting builders.
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Data sourced from Fareham Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
57
New Leads (30 Days)
£96,491
Average Project Value
12
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Fareham
Fareham's historic core, centred on its Georgian High Street conservation area, sits alongside two of Hampshire's most significant heritage sites — Titchfield Abbey and Portchester Castle — both of which shape planning sensitivity in their immediate surroundings. Whiteley, on the borough's northern edge, has grown from open farmland in the 1990s into one of the largest new settlements in south Hampshire, and continues to add new housing, retail, and commercial space as later phases come forward. Away from Whiteley, Fareham's older suburbs and villages, including Titchfield and Warsash, generate a steadier flow of extensions and loft conversions on established housing stock. As with much of the wider Solent coast, new residential schemes across the borough can be affected by nutrient neutrality requirements protecting water quality in the harbour and surrounding estuaries.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Fareham over the past 30 days.
In Fareham, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 36 of the 57 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Garden Rooms 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.
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Fareham 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 Titchfield and Warsash, where period properties and waterside plots are more common.
Recent Planning Applications in Fareham
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Storey Front Extension | Fareham | £50k–£100k | Single-storey front and side extension to the dwelling. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Fareham | £50k–£100k | Single-storey rear extension with raised decking. | Approved |
| Side Extension | Fareham | £50k–£100k | First-floor side extension to the existing dwelling. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Fareham | £50k–£100k | Single-storey side and rear extension following demolition of the existing conservatory. | Approved |
| Single Storey Front Extension | Fareham | £50k–£100k | Single-storey front extension with internal alterations, rear bi-folding doors and rendered walls. | Approved |
Single Storey Front Extension
Fareham
Single-storey front and side extension to the dwelling.
Single Storey Rear Extension
Fareham
Single-storey rear extension with raised decking.
Side Extension
Fareham
First-floor side extension to the existing dwelling.
Wrap-Around Extension
Fareham
Single-storey side and rear extension following demolition of the existing conservatory.
Single Storey Front Extension
Fareham
Single-storey front extension with internal alterations, rear bi-folding doors and rendered walls.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Fareham | £100k–£250k | Single-storey rear extension and loft conversion with side gable and front and rear dormer windows. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Fareham | £50k–£100k | Single-storey side and rear extensions and insertion of a rear gable dormer. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Fareham | £100k–£250k | Loft conversion with side and rear dormers; replace rear conservatory with a flat-roofed extension with solar panels; new double garage in front garden; replace rear outbuildings; additional front porch and internal reconfiguration. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Fareham | £50k–£100k | Extensions and alterations including accommodation within the extended roof (roof/loft works). | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Fareham | £100k–£250k | Single-storey rear extension together with a loft conversion including a front dormer. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
Fareham
Single-storey rear extension and loft conversion with side gable and front and rear dormer windows.
Loft Conversion
Fareham
Single-storey side and rear extensions and insertion of a rear gable dormer.
Loft Conversion
Fareham
Loft conversion with side and rear dormers; replace rear conservatory with a flat-roofed extension with solar panels; new double garage in front garden; replace rear outbuildings; additional front porch and internal reconfiguration.
Loft Conversion
Fareham
Extensions and alterations including accommodation within the extended roof (roof/loft works).
Loft Conversion
Fareham
Single-storey rear extension together with a loft conversion including a front dormer.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | Fareham | £250k–£1m | Discharge of conditions for approved planning application related to the demolition and erection of seven new dwellings. | Approved |
| Garden Room | Windswept Walpole Lane Swanwick Southampton SO31 7AX | £25k–£50k | Demolition of outbuildings and construction of a new garage building. | Approved |
| Garage Conversion | Fareham | £25k–£50k | Garage building in front garden, single storey front porch, and addition of photovoltaics to the roof. | Approved |
| Garden Room | Fareham | £25k–£50k | Retention of a detached garden room (5.6m x 3.6m) with associated decking, mono-pitched roof and screening to the rear of the property. | Approved |
| Porch | Fareham | Under £25k | Single-storey front porch construction. | Approved |
New Build
Fareham
Discharge of conditions for approved planning application related to the demolition and erection of seven new dwellings.
Garden Room
Windswept Walpole Lane Swanwick Southampton SO31 7AX
Demolition of outbuildings and construction of a new garage building.
Garage Conversion
Fareham
Garage building in front garden, single storey front porch, and addition of photovoltaics to the roof.
Garden Room
Fareham
Retention of a detached garden room (5.6m x 3.6m) with associated decking, mono-pitched roof and screening to the rear of the property.
Porch
Fareham
Single-storey front porch construction.
Data sourced from Fareham Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Fareham.
Discharge Of Conditions 6 (Construction Management Plan), 8, (Landscaping) And 13 (Nitrate Mitigation) For Approved Planning Application P/25/0362/Fp-Demolition Of The Existing Building And The Erection Of Seven New Dwellings With Associated Access, Parking And Landscaping
£250k–£1mFareham
Discharge of conditions for approved planning application related to the demolition and erection of seven new dwellings.
Retrospective Creation Of Levelled Hard Surfaced Area And Erection Of Purpose Built Garage Building To Be Used In Association With The Property
£25k–£50kWindswept Walpole Lane Swanwick Southampton SO31 7AX
Demolition of outbuildings and construction of a new garage building.
Garage Building In Front Garden, Single Storey Front Of House Porch, Addition Of Photovoltaics To House Roof Plane
£25k–£50kFareham
Garage building in front garden, single storey front porch, and addition of photovoltaics to the roof.
Retention Of Detached Garden Room And Associated Decking To Rear Of The Property, Measuring 5.6M X 3.6M With Mono-Pitched Roof, Finished In Cedar Timber And Metal Cladding With Additional Screening.
£25k–£50kFareham
Retention of a detached garden room (5.6m x 3.6m) with associated decking, mono-pitched roof and screening to the rear of the property.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Fareham
49%
Approved
51%
Pending
0%
Refused
In Fareham, 49% of planning applications are approved, 51% 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.
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 Fareham
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Fareham, the median time from submission to decision is 5 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 Fareham
In Fareham, the vast majority (93%) 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 Fareham
Whiteley remains Fareham's clearest new-build growth engine, with successive phases continuing to bring groundworks and finishing trade work well beyond the settlement's original 1990s masterplan. Titchfield and Warsash's older, more characterful housing stock supports higher-spec renovation and extension work, particularly close to the conservation areas around Titchfield Abbey and Portchester Castle, while the borough's more typical suburban streets produce a steady flow of standard extension and loft conversion projects.
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