Updated 22 October 2026 · 80 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Lancaster
Find construction leads in Lancaster from new planning applications across the city, Morecambe and the wider district.
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Data sourced from Lancaster City Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
80
New Leads (30 Days)
£109,219
Average Project Value
24
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Lancaster
Lancaster's Canal Corridor North scheme, known as the Canal Quarter, proposes 580 homes and two public squares between St Leonard's Gate and Quarry Road, with an initial phase of up to 233 homes planned on the Nelson Street car park. In Morecambe, the council is pursuing the 100 to 125 million pound Eden Project Morecambe attraction on the promenade, due to start construction in 2026, alongside a wider regeneration and investment strategy developed with Lancashire County Council. Away from these schemes, established areas 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 Lancaster over the past 30 days.
In Lancaster, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 44 of the 80 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Heritages 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 Lancaster
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Lancaster, based on recent planning records.
- 1Mason Gillibrand Architects
- 2Plan and Design Ltd
- 3Rocket Architects LLP
- 4ML Planning Consultancy Ltd
- 5Erica Wright Architecture Ltd
- 6Studio 31 Architectural Solutions Ltd
- 7Alston + Donnelly Architecture Limited
- 8Lee Fenton Planning Services LTD
- 9AF Planning & Design Limited
- 10JMP Architects
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Lancaster 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 newer sites at the Canal Quarter, where new-build plots are more common.
Recent Planning Applications in Lancaster
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Storey Extension | Lancaster | £100k–£250k | Proposal for the erection of a two storey side extension. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Wrampool Farm Gulf Lane Cockerham Preston Lancashire PR3 6AT | £100k–£250k | Erection of single storey rear extension with balcony and side extension for garage. | Approved |
| Single Storey Front Extension | 11 Oak Drive Halton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 6QJ | £25k–£50k | Erection of a single storey front extension/porch. | Approved |
| Extension | 55 Princes Crescent Morecambe Lancashire LA4 6BY | £250k–£1m | Change of use of ground floor store room to self-contained flat and subdivision of upper floor flat into 3 flats. | Refused |
| Single Storey Side Extension | Lancaster | £50k–£100k | Erection of a single storey side extension. | Approved |
Double Storey Extension
Lancaster
Proposal for the erection of a two storey side extension.
Wrap-Around Extension
Wrampool Farm Gulf Lane Cockerham Preston Lancashire PR3 6AT
Erection of single storey rear extension with balcony and side extension for garage.
Single Storey Front Extension
11 Oak Drive Halton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 6QJ
Erection of a single storey front extension/porch.
Extension
55 Princes Crescent Morecambe Lancashire LA4 6BY
Change of use of ground floor store room to self-contained flat and subdivision of upper floor flat into 3 flats.
Single Storey Side Extension
Lancaster
Erection of a single storey side extension.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Burnham Church Brow Halton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 6LP | £100k–£250k | Two-storey rear extension, dormer extension to south elevation, external stairs, parking area and landscaping. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 15 Coleman Drive Lancaster Lancashire LA1 3FQ | £50k–£100k | Construction of a loft conversion to provide additional living space. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 164 Low Road Halton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 6NU | £50k–£100k | Proposed lawful development certificate for the construction of a side dormer extension. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | North Lodge Manor House Road Farleton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 9LG | £100k–£250k | Full application for side single-storey extension, hip-to-gable and first-floor loft extension, replacement garage with solar panels, rooflights and associated works including package treatment plant and underground gas tank. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 10 The Nook Bolton Le Sands Carnforth Lancashire LA5 8DR | £50k–£100k | Full planning application for a single-storey side extension, rear dormer, rooflights, replacement garage and alterations to vehicular access. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
Burnham Church Brow Halton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 6LP
Two-storey rear extension, dormer extension to south elevation, external stairs, parking area and landscaping.
Loft Conversion
15 Coleman Drive Lancaster Lancashire LA1 3FQ
Construction of a loft conversion to provide additional living space.
Loft Conversion
164 Low Road Halton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 6NU
Proposed lawful development certificate for the construction of a side dormer extension.
Loft Conversion
North Lodge Manor House Road Farleton Lancaster Lancashire LA2 9LG
Full application for side single-storey extension, hip-to-gable and first-floor loft extension, replacement garage with solar panels, rooflights and associated works including package treatment plant and underground gas tank.
Loft Conversion
10 The Nook Bolton Le Sands Carnforth Lancashire LA5 8DR
Full planning application for a single-storey side extension, rear dormer, rooflights, replacement garage and alterations to vehicular access.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage | Hang Yeat Main Road Bay Horse Lancaster Lancashire LA2 0HL | £100k–£250k | Works to barn and farmhouse including roof replacement, structural alterations, and internal modifications. | Approved |
| New Build | Birklands Hest Bank Lane Hest Bank Lancaster Lancashire LA2 6DG | £250k–£1m | Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a new self-build dwelling. | Approved |
| Heritage | Church Of St John With St Anne North Road Lancaster Lancashire | £250k–£1m | Repair works to masonry, windows, and installation of internal rainwater management in bell tower. | Approved |
| Heritage | Downy Field House And Cottage Downeyfield Road Heaton With Oxcliffe Morecambe Lancashire LA3 3JU | £25k–£50k | Application to replace uPVC windows with timber windows on a listed building. | Approved |
| Heritage | Flat 3 9 Cable Street Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1HD | £50k–£100k | Installation of internal wall insulation and secondary glazing in a listed building. | Approved |
Heritage
Hang Yeat Main Road Bay Horse Lancaster Lancashire LA2 0HL
Works to barn and farmhouse including roof replacement, structural alterations, and internal modifications.
New Build
Birklands Hest Bank Lane Hest Bank Lancaster Lancashire LA2 6DG
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a new self-build dwelling.
Heritage
Church Of St John With St Anne North Road Lancaster Lancashire
Repair works to masonry, windows, and installation of internal rainwater management in bell tower.
Heritage
Downy Field House And Cottage Downeyfield Road Heaton With Oxcliffe Morecambe Lancashire LA3 3JU
Application to replace uPVC windows with timber windows on a listed building.
Heritage
Flat 3 9 Cable Street Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1HD
Installation of internal wall insulation and secondary glazing in a listed building.
Data sourced from Lancaster City Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A current snapshot of construction opportunities across Lancaster.
Erection of two storey side extension
£100k–£250kLancaster
Proposal for the erection of a two storey side extension.
Listed building application for works to the barn and the farmhouse. Works to the barn include a replacement roof, removal of masonry to the front elevation to allow repair work & reinstatement and insertion of structural steelwork and installation of windows and doors and internal alterations. Works to the farmhouse include removal of the tin carport and UPVC lean-to, external alterations to include external lighting, installation of and replacement waste pipes, new external boiler housing, vents, repainting of windows/doors and fascias, repointing of external stonework and internal alterations to include new walls, doors and stove and repairs to existing internal doors
£100k–£250kHang Yeat Main Road Bay Horse Lancaster Lancashire LA2 0HL
Works to barn and farmhouse including roof replacement, structural alterations, and internal modifications.
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of new self-build dwelling
£250k–£1mBirklands Hest Bank Lane Hest Bank Lancaster Lancashire LA2 6DG
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a new self-build dwelling.
Listed building application for the repair works to the masonry, windows, timber and plaster, dismantling and reconstruction of upper spire, and installation of internal rainwater management to bell tower
£250k–£1mChurch Of St John With St Anne North Road Lancaster Lancashire
Repair works to masonry, windows, and installation of internal rainwater management in bell tower.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Lancaster
49%
Approved
47%
Pending
4%
Refused
In Lancaster, 49% of planning applications are approved, 47% 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.
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 Lancaster
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster
In Lancaster, 59% of planning applications are domestic and 41% are commercial. Both segments offer opportunities depending on the scale of work you take on.
Demand for Building Work in Lancaster
The Canal Quarter and the Eden Project Morecambe are set to bring sustained new-build and regeneration activity to Lancaster over the coming years. Away from these schemes, established areas across the district maintain a consistent flow of extension and loft conversion work.
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