Updated 8 October 2026 · 65 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Herefordshire
Access construction leads in Herefordshire by tracking newly submitted planning applications. See which homeowners and developers across the county are preparing extensions, loft conversions, and new builds, and get in touch before they begin shortlisting builders.
- New planning applications added frequently from Herefordshire Council
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Data sourced from Herefordshire Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
65
New Leads (30 Days)
£82,212
Average Project Value
9
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Heritages
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Herefordshire
Herefordshire is a largely rural, agricultural county, and its construction market reflects that character more than most. Hereford itself, the cathedral city and county town, is home to the world's biggest cider mill, run by Bulmers, a reminder that this is England's leading cider-producing county alongside Somerset. The city's older streets around the cathedral generate a steady flow of heritage-sensitive renovation and extension work. Away from Hereford, the county is best known for its Black and White Village Trail, a 40-mile route through timber-framed villages such as Pembridge, Eardisland, and Weobley, alongside the market towns of Leominster and Kington. With relatively little large-scale new-build activity, most construction work across Herefordshire's villages and smaller towns is extension, conversion, and renovation work on older rural properties, including a steady stream of barn conversions.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Herefordshire over the past 30 days.
In Herefordshire, Heritages are the most common project type, appearing in 30 of the 65 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Garden Rooms also showing consistent demand alongside Extensions. 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 Herefordshire
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Herefordshire, based on recent planning records.
- 1Environment Agency
- 2KODA Architects
- 3Nigel J Teale MRICS
- 4Tompkins Thomas Planning
- 5A R Reed Surveying Services Ltd
- 6Priestman Architects
- 7a.i.architecture
- 8IJW Design and Consulting
- 9avarchitecture
- 10Leada Architectural Ltd
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Herefordshire 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 the county’s timber-framed villages and around Ledbury, where larger rural properties and barn conversions support bigger budgets.
Recent Planning Applications in Herefordshire
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extension | Barons Cross Camp Cholstrey Road Leominster Herefordshire | £1m+ | Non-material amendment to extend time for previously approved planning permissions related to new dwellings and community centre. | Withdrawn |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Allington New Street Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2EL | £50k–£100k | Prior approval for a single-storey rear extension extending 4.63m beyond the original rear wall; max height 3.37m and eaves 2.50m. | Approved |
| Extension | Marden Court Farm Marden Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3EN | Prior approval for a proposed extension to an agricultural grain store. | Pending | |
| Extension | Land to north of Fairfields Grafton Hereford HR2 8ED | Change of use of land to private equestrian use with erection of a two-box stable block, tack/storage room, repositioned entrance gate, extended hardcore access and covered muck store. | Pending | |
| Rear Extension | Rock Cottage Fownhope Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4QA | £50k–£100k | Replace windows, reorganise bathroom, consolidate existing outbuilding and construct a rear extension. | Pending |
Extension
Barons Cross Camp Cholstrey Road Leominster Herefordshire
Non-material amendment to extend time for previously approved planning permissions related to new dwellings and community centre.
Single Storey Rear Extension
Allington New Street Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2EL
Prior approval for a single-storey rear extension extending 4.63m beyond the original rear wall; max height 3.37m and eaves 2.50m.
Extension
Marden Court Farm Marden Hereford Herefordshire HR1 3EN
Prior approval for a proposed extension to an agricultural grain store.
Extension
Land to north of Fairfields Grafton Hereford HR2 8ED
Change of use of land to private equestrian use with erection of a two-box stable block, tack/storage room, repositioned entrance gate, extended hardcore access and covered muck store.
Rear Extension
Rock Cottage Fownhope Hereford Herefordshire HR1 4QA
Replace windows, reorganise bathroom, consolidate existing outbuilding and construct a rear extension.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage | The Wain House, Inksmoor Court Tedstone Wafre Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4PP | £25k–£50k | Part approval of details reserved by conditions 3 & 4 of Listed Building Consent 251889. | Approved |
| Garden Room | Ledbury | £50k–£100k | Conversion of outbuilding to ancillary annexe for ancillary purpose. | Approved |
| Garage Conversion | 1 Luggs Mill Cottages Old Church Road Colwall Malvern Herefordshire WR13 6HB | £25k–£50k | Proposal for the replacement of existing garaging. | Approved |
| Garden Room | 73 Penn Grove Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1BX | Under £25k | Erection of a single-storey timber-framed garden shed (retrospective). | Approved |
| Garden Room | Land to East of Dolmeadow Cottage Marden Hereford HR1 3EU | Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed shed for storage. | Withdrawn |
Heritage
The Wain House, Inksmoor Court Tedstone Wafre Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4PP
Part approval of details reserved by conditions 3 & 4 of Listed Building Consent 251889.
Garden Room
Ledbury
Conversion of outbuilding to ancillary annexe for ancillary purpose.
Garage Conversion
1 Luggs Mill Cottages Old Church Road Colwall Malvern Herefordshire WR13 6HB
Proposal for the replacement of existing garaging.
Garden Room
73 Penn Grove Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1BX
Erection of a single-storey timber-framed garden shed (retrospective).
Garden Room
Land to East of Dolmeadow Cottage Marden Hereford HR1 3EU
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed shed for storage.
Data sourced from Herefordshire Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Herefordshire.
Application for part approval of details reserved by conditions 3 & 4 of Listed Building Consent 251889
£25k–£50kThe Wain House, Inksmoor Court Tedstone Wafre Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4PP
Part approval of details reserved by conditions 3 & 4 of Listed Building Consent 251889.
Conversion of outbuilding to ancillary annexe for ancillary purpose.
£50k–£100kLedbury
Conversion of outbuilding to ancillary annexe for ancillary purpose.
Non-material amendment to planning permission 120887 (Proposed extension of time to Reference Numbers DCNC2005/0917/O, DCNC2007/09170/RM and DMNC100122/RM - site for the erection of a maximum of 425 new dwelling, a community centre vehicular access and associated works) - Deletion of Condition 11 relating to surface watersystem linked to oil interceptor
£1m+Barons Cross Camp Cholstrey Road Leominster Herefordshire
Non-material amendment to extend time for previously approved planning permissions related to new dwellings and community centre.
Replacement garaging.
£25k–£50k1 Luggs Mill Cottages Old Church Road Colwall Malvern Herefordshire WR13 6HB
Proposal for the replacement of existing garaging.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
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34%
Approved
66%
Pending
0%
Refused
In Herefordshire, 34% of planning applications are approved, 66% 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 Herefordshire
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Herefordshire, 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 Herefordshire
In Herefordshire, 68% of planning applications are domestic and 32% are commercial. Both segments offer opportunities depending on the scale of work you take on.
Demand for Building Work in Herefordshire
Herefordshire's rural, agricultural economy keeps construction demand weighted toward extending and converting existing property rather than large new-build schemes. Hereford's own housing stock supports a steady flow of standard extension and loft conversion work, while the county's timber-framed villages and market towns, including Leominster, Kington, and Ledbury, generate smaller-scale but often higher-spec renovation work reflecting the character and conservation status of much of the county's older housing.
How to Win Jobs in Herefordshire
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