Updated 22 October 2026 · 108 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Test Valley
Access construction leads in Test Valley by tracking newly submitted planning applications. See which homeowners and developers across Andover and Romsey are preparing extensions, loft conversions, and new builds, and get in touch before they begin shortlisting builders.
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Data sourced from Test Valley Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
108
New Leads (30 Days)
£138,785
Average Project Value
40
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Test Valley
Test Valley's construction market is anchored by Andover, where the Augusta Park development — a roughly 2,850-home scheme on former Army land — has been one of the largest new-build sites in Hampshire, alongside the smaller Picket Piece development of around 900 homes on the town's southern edge. Away from Andover's growth areas, Romsey keeps a much older character around its abbey and market square, generating a steady flow of extensions and loft conversions on Georgian and Victorian housing. Stockbridge, a small but well-known village on the River Test famous for fly-fishing, sits within a tightly protected setting where the chalk stream's environmental sensitivity shapes planning decisions on both sides of the main street. Because the River Test is itself a nutrient-sensitive catchment feeding into the Solent, some new residential schemes across the borough need to demonstrate nutrient neutrality before they can be approved.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Test Valley over the past 30 days.
In Test Valley, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 71 of the 108 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Garden Rooms also showing consistent demand alongside Heritages. 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 Test Valley
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Test Valley, based on recent planning records.
- 1Fowler Architecture & Planning Ltd
- 2C.P. Architectural Ltd
- 3Unsted Design Ltd
- 4Atlas Planning Group
- 5ACA Design Limited
- 6Architectural Studio SW Ltd
- 7Tuttle Architectural Services
- 8Peter Tesar Architectural Design
- 9Inter County Surveys
- 10The Genesis Design Studio Ltd
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Test Valley 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 Romsey and the villages along the River Test, where larger rural properties and more extensive upgrades are common.
Recent Planning Applications in Test Valley
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side Extension | 4 Nelson Close Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6ES | £25k–£50k | Replace conservatory glazing with brick and solid roof to create side extension/sun room. | Approved |
| Extension | 55 Hook Road Ampfield Romsey Hampshire SO51 9DB | £50k–£100k | Replacement of two dormers with associated cladding. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | Yew Tree Cottage Doctors Hill Sherfield English Romsey Hampshire SO51 6JX | £100k–£250k | Two storey side extension and porch. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | Hampshire | £100k–£250k | Proposal for two storey and single storey rear extensions, carport/garage, solar panels, porch canopy, and fenestration alterations. | Approved |
| Single Storey Extension | West Tytherley Post Office West Tytherley Salisbury Hampshire SP5 1NF | £100k–£250k | Single storey extension to create a sit-in cafe with fenestration alterations. | Approved |
Side Extension
4 Nelson Close Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6ES
Replace conservatory glazing with brick and solid roof to create side extension/sun room.
Extension
55 Hook Road Ampfield Romsey Hampshire SO51 9DB
Replacement of two dormers with associated cladding.
Double Storey Extension
Yew Tree Cottage Doctors Hill Sherfield English Romsey Hampshire SO51 6JX
Two storey side extension and porch.
Double Storey Extension
Hampshire
Proposal for two storey and single storey rear extensions, carport/garage, solar panels, porch canopy, and fenestration alterations.
Single Storey Extension
West Tytherley Post Office West Tytherley Salisbury Hampshire SP5 1NF
Single storey extension to create a sit-in cafe with fenestration alterations.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 23 Rownhams Close Rownhams Southampton Hampshire SO16 8AF | £100k–£250k | Rear ground floor extension and loft conversion with dormer, plus porch erection. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Romsey | £50k–£100k | Full application for a loft conversion with three additional dormers and a widened front gable. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 37 Station Road Romsey Hampshire SO51 8DP | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion incorporating a rear dormer and front Velux rooflights. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Walnut Tree House Drove Road Chilbolton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6AD | £50k–£100k | Application to vary condition 2 of 26/00533/FULLN to allow an increase in dormer length for the proposed side dormer roof extension to the existing loft conversion. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Test Valley | £100k–£250k | Change of use from C2 to C3 to form two dwellings, including insertion of two dormers and sun tunnels. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
23 Rownhams Close Rownhams Southampton Hampshire SO16 8AF
Rear ground floor extension and loft conversion with dormer, plus porch erection.
Loft Conversion
Romsey
Full application for a loft conversion with three additional dormers and a widened front gable.
Loft Conversion
37 Station Road Romsey Hampshire SO51 8DP
Loft conversion incorporating a rear dormer and front Velux rooflights.
Loft Conversion
Walnut Tree House Drove Road Chilbolton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6AD
Application to vary condition 2 of 26/00533/FULLN to allow an increase in dormer length for the proposed side dormer roof extension to the existing loft conversion.
Loft Conversion
Test Valley
Change of use from C2 to C3 to form two dwellings, including insertion of two dormers and sun tunnels.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage | 13 Palmerston Street Romsey Hampshire SO51 8GF | £100k–£250k | Internal works to improve environmental conditions in the existing cellar. | Refused |
| Garden Room | Test Valley | £50k–£100k | Erection of a garden annexe (detached ancillary outbuilding). | Approved |
| Garden Room | Eastleigh | Under £25k | Erection of a garden shed (outbuilding). | Approved |
| Garden Room | Test Valley | £50k–£100k | Construction of a single-storey detached annexe. | Approved |
| Dropped Kerb | Test Valley | Under £25k | Retrospective application to retain a low retaining wall, permeable block-paved front driveway and associated access steps. | Approved |
Heritage
13 Palmerston Street Romsey Hampshire SO51 8GF
Internal works to improve environmental conditions in the existing cellar.
Garden Room
Test Valley
Erection of a garden annexe (detached ancillary outbuilding).
Garden Room
Eastleigh
Erection of a garden shed (outbuilding).
Garden Room
Test Valley
Construction of a single-storey detached annexe.
Dropped Kerb
Test Valley
Retrospective application to retain a low retaining wall, permeable block-paved front driveway and associated access steps.
Data sourced from Test Valley Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Test Valley.
Replace conservatory glazing with brick and solid roof to create side extension/sun room
£25k–£50k4 Nelson Close Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6ES
Replace conservatory glazing with brick and solid roof to create side extension/sun room.
Replacement of two dormers with associated cladding
£50k–£100k55 Hook Road Ampfield Romsey Hampshire SO51 9DB
Replacement of two dormers with associated cladding.
Two storey side extension and porch
£100k–£250kYew Tree Cottage Doctors Hill Sherfield English Romsey Hampshire SO51 6JX
Two storey side extension and porch.
Two storey and single storey rear extensions with carport/garage, installation of solar panels, creation of porch canopy and alterations to fenestration
£100k–£250kHampshire
Proposal for two storey and single storey rear extensions, carport/garage, solar panels, porch canopy, and fenestration alterations.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Test Valley
33%
Approved
66%
Pending
1%
Refused
In Test Valley, 33% of planning applications are approved, 66% are still pending, and 1% 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 Test Valley
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Test Valley, 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 Test Valley
In Test Valley, the vast majority (82%) 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 Test Valley
Andover's Augusta Park and Picket Piece developments continue to bring sustained new-build activity to the borough, offering groundworkers, roofers, and finishing trades a long pipeline of work as later phases are completed. Romsey's older housing stock supports a steadier, more traditional renovation and extension market, while Stockbridge and the villages along the River Test see smaller-scale but higher-spec work reflecting the area's protected setting and larger rural properties. Nutrient neutrality requirements tied to the River Test catchment can add an extra planning step to larger residential schemes across the borough.
How to Win Jobs in Test Valley
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