Updated 8 October 2026 · 33 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Stevenage
Access construction leads in Stevenage by tracking newly submitted planning applications. See which homeowners and developers across the town are preparing extensions, loft conversions, and new builds, and get in touch before they begin shortlisting builders.
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Data sourced from Stevenage Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
33
New Leads (30 Days)
£71,970
Average Project Value
4
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Stevenage
Stevenage was designated Britain's first New Town under the New Towns Act 1946, built to accommodate overspill from London with one of the country's first pedestrianised town centres and an extensive segregated cycleway network that still shapes how the town is laid out today. That New Town heritage means Stevenage's housing stock is largely post-war, split between the older Stevenage Old Town — with its own more traditional High Street character — and the planned New Town estates, which generate a steady, high-volume stream of extensions, loft conversions, and garage conversions. The town centre continues to see ongoing regeneration investment, bringing new residential and mixed-use development into the pipeline alongside the borough's established housing stock.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Stevenage over the past 30 days.
In Stevenage, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 25 of the 33 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Garage 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.
Most Active Architects and Planning Consultants in Stevenage
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Stevenage, based on recent planning records.
- 1ArchiTech Ltd.
- 2Your Plans UK
- 3Aria Design
- 4Home Extension Team
- 5Ram Design
- 6Oakwood Architecture Ltd
- 7Colin Wilson Architectural Services
- 8Design & Build Architects Ltd
- 9CR Design Services
- 10Black Box Planning
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Stevenage 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 Stevenage Old Town, where more traditional properties support larger renovation budgets.
Recent Planning Applications in Stevenage
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side Extension | 93 High Street Stevenage Herts SG1 3HR | £100k–£250k | Proposal for a first-floor extension to enhance an office and residential flat, along with a new shop front and alterations to fenestration and external materials. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | Stevenage | £100k–£250k | Two storey front and side extensions with alterations to front elevation. | Approved |
| Single Storey Front Extension | 37 Woolners Way Stevenage Herts SG1 3AF | £50k–£100k | Erection of a single-storey front extension with associated alterations. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 29 Kilner Close Stevenage Herts SG1 5AZ | £50k–£100k | Single-storey rear extension and single-storey side extension. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 13 Buckthorn Avenue Stevenage Herts SG1 1TT | £100k–£250k | Part single-storey, part two-storey rear extensions and conversion of the existing dwelling into three residential flats. | Approved |
Side Extension
93 High Street Stevenage Herts SG1 3HR
Proposal for a first-floor extension to enhance an office and residential flat, along with a new shop front and alterations to fenestration and external materials.
Double Storey Extension
Stevenage
Two storey front and side extensions with alterations to front elevation.
Single Storey Front Extension
37 Woolners Way Stevenage Herts SG1 3AF
Erection of a single-storey front extension with associated alterations.
Wrap-Around Extension
29 Kilner Close Stevenage Herts SG1 5AZ
Single-storey rear extension and single-storey side extension.
Wrap-Around Extension
13 Buckthorn Avenue Stevenage Herts SG1 1TT
Part single-storey, part two-storey rear extensions and conversion of the existing dwelling into three residential flats.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 68 Walkern Road Stevenage Herts SG1 3RB | £50k–£100k | Single-storey side and rear extension with dormer loft conversion. | Approved |
Loft Conversion
68 Walkern Road Stevenage Herts SG1 3RB
Single-storey side and rear extension with dormer loft conversion.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage | 61-63 High Street Stevenage Herts SG1 3AQ | £25k–£50k | Listed building consent for external decorative works and maintenance at 61-63 High Street. | Approved |
| Dropped Kerb | 82 Telford Avenue Stevenage Herts SG2 0AJ | Under £25k | Creation of a dropped kerb and provision of off-street parking. | Approved |
| Garden Room | 18 Fishers Green Stevenage Herts SG1 2JA | Under £25k | Householder proposal to erect an outbuilding at the rear of the property. | Approved |
| Garage Conversion | 8 Turton Place Stevenage Herts SG1 4XE | £25k–£50k | Convert single garage into a sensory room. | Approved |
| Garden Room | 14 Lawrence Avenue Stevenage Herts SG1 3JX | Under £25k | Retention of a side and rear pergola (garden structure). | Pending |
Heritage
61-63 High Street Stevenage Herts SG1 3AQ
Listed building consent for external decorative works and maintenance at 61-63 High Street.
Dropped Kerb
82 Telford Avenue Stevenage Herts SG2 0AJ
Creation of a dropped kerb and provision of off-street parking.
Garden Room
18 Fishers Green Stevenage Herts SG1 2JA
Householder proposal to erect an outbuilding at the rear of the property.
Garage Conversion
8 Turton Place Stevenage Herts SG1 4XE
Convert single garage into a sensory room.
Garden Room
14 Lawrence Avenue Stevenage Herts SG1 3JX
Retention of a side and rear pergola (garden structure).
Data sourced from Stevenage Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Stevenage.
Proposed first-floor extension to enlarge the existing office and residential flat, new shop front to front elevation, and fenestration alterations to rear elevation, and alterations to the external materials.
£100k–£250k93 High Street Stevenage Herts SG1 3HR
Proposal for a first-floor extension to enhance an office and residential flat, along with a new shop front and alterations to fenestration and external materials.
Two storey front and side extensions; part single, part two storey rear extension; alterations to front elevation; and new vehicular crossover.
£100k–£250kStevenage
Two storey front and side extensions with alterations to front elevation.
Erection of single storey front extension and associated alterations
£50k–£100k37 Woolners Way Stevenage Herts SG1 3AF
Erection of a single-storey front extension with associated alterations.
Single storey rear extension and single storey side extension
£50k–£100k29 Kilner Close Stevenage Herts SG1 5AZ
Single-storey rear extension and single-storey side extension.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Stevenage
36%
Approved
64%
Pending
0%
Refused
In Stevenage, 36% of planning applications are approved, 64% 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.
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 Stevenage
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Stevenage, the median time from submission to decision is 7 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 Stevenage
In Stevenage, the vast majority (91%) 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 Stevenage
Stevenage's New Town housing stock supports a high volume of standard extension and loft conversion work, reflecting a large stock of similarly-aged post-war housing built for London overspill from the late 1940s onward. Old Town's more traditional streets support a smaller but steadier renovation market, while the town centre's ongoing regeneration continues to bring new-build and mixed-use opportunities into the borough's construction pipeline.
How to Win Jobs in Stevenage
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