Updated 22 October 2026 · 22 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Preston
Find construction leads in Preston from new planning applications across the city centre and wider city.
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Data sourced from Preston City Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
22
New Leads (30 Days)
£142,045
Average Project Value
5
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Preston
North West Preston remains the city's main strategic housing site, with over 2,600 homes already built and a further 1,192 permitted, leaving under 1,500 to bring forward over the next decade, including up to 300 homes proposed by Story Homes north of Eastway. In the city centre, the Animate Preston leisure complex has opened in the Harris Quarter as part of a wider 200 million pound investment programme, while a new 100 million pound Tithebarn Gateway scheme has been submitted on the former St John's Shopping Centre site. 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 Preston over the past 30 days.
In Preston, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 17 of the 22 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Garden Rooms also showing consistent demand alongside Porches. 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 Preston 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 North West Preston, where new-build plots are more common.
Recent Planning Applications in Preston
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Preston | £50k–£100k | Non-material amendment to approved single-storey rear extension: rearrangement of doors and windows and change of external finish from brick to render. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Preston | £50k–£100k | Full planning application for single-storey front/side and side/rear extensions and conversion of an attached garage following removal of porch canopy. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Preston | £50k–£100k | Prior notification for a single-storey rear extension projecting 3.6m with specified heights. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Preston | £50k–£100k | Single-storey rear extension following removal of an attached outbuilding (full application). | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Preston | £50k–£100k | Full planning for a single-storey side and rear extension. | Approved |
Single Storey Rear Extension
Preston
Non-material amendment to approved single-storey rear extension: rearrangement of doors and windows and change of external finish from brick to render.
Wrap-Around Extension
Preston
Full planning application for single-storey front/side and side/rear extensions and conversion of an attached garage following removal of porch canopy.
Single Storey Rear Extension
Preston
Prior notification for a single-storey rear extension projecting 3.6m with specified heights.
Single Storey Rear Extension
Preston
Single-storey rear extension following removal of an attached outbuilding (full application).
Wrap-Around Extension
Preston
Full planning for a single-storey side and rear extension.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Preston | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion involving hip-to-gable alterations and a rear dormer. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Preston | £100k–£250k | Two-storey side extension, single-storey rear extension and front/rear dormers following demolition of the detached rear garage. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
Preston
Loft conversion involving hip-to-gable alterations and a rear dormer.
Loft Conversion
Preston
Two-storey side extension, single-storey rear extension and front/rear dormers following demolition of the detached rear garage.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porch | Preston | Under £25k | Front porch extension to dwelling. | Pending |
| Garden Room | Preston | £25k–£50k | Erection of a garage-style gym outbuilding in the rear garden. | Pending |
| Garden Room | Preston | £25k–£50k | Construction of a detached garage. | Pending |
| Heritage | Preston | Under £25k | Discharge of condition 4 (Method Statement) attached to Listed Building Consent 06/2025/0077. | Pending |
| Heritage | Preston | Under £25k | Discharge of conditions 22 (drainage site-specific O&M manual) and 34 (archaeological interpretation panel) attached to outline permission 06/2022/0745 at Roman Road Farm. | Pending |
Porch
Preston
Front porch extension to dwelling.
Garden Room
Preston
Erection of a garage-style gym outbuilding in the rear garden.
Garden Room
Preston
Construction of a detached garage.
Heritage
Preston
Discharge of condition 4 (Method Statement) attached to Listed Building Consent 06/2025/0077.
Heritage
Preston
Discharge of conditions 22 (drainage site-specific O&M manual) and 34 (archaeological interpretation panel) attached to outline permission 06/2022/0745 at Roman Road Farm.
Data sourced from Preston City Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A look at recent construction opportunities across Preston.
Amendment to planning permission 06/2025/0056 comprising of the rearrangement of the doors and windows to the single storey rear extension and change in the external finish from brick to render (non-material amendment not subject to consultation)
£50k–£100kPreston
Non-material amendment to approved single-storey rear extension: rearrangement of doors and windows and change of external finish from brick to render.
Single storey front/side extension, single storey side/rear extension, and conversion of attached garage, following removal of front porch canopy
£50k–£100kPreston
Full planning application for single-storey front/side and side/rear extensions and conversion of an attached garage following removal of porch canopy.
Single storey rear extension, the proposed extension would extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 3.6m; the maximum height of the proposed extension would be 3.242m and 2.716m height at the eaves
£50k–£100kPreston
Prior notification for a single-storey rear extension projecting 3.6m with specified heights.
Single storey rear extension, following removal of attached outbuilding
£50k–£100kPreston
Single-storey rear extension following removal of an attached outbuilding (full application).
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Preston
27%
Approved
73%
Pending
0%
Refused
In Preston, 27% of planning applications are approved, 73% 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 Preston
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Preston, 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 Preston
In Preston, 77% of planning applications are domestic and 23% are commercial. Both segments offer opportunities depending on the scale of work you take on.
Demand for Building Work in Preston
North West Preston and the Tithebarn Gateway scheme are set to bring sustained new-build and regeneration activity to Preston over the coming years. Away from these schemes, established areas across the city provide a dependable stream of extension and loft conversion work.
How to Win Jobs in Preston
Contact Homeowners Early
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Focus on Approved Applications
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