Updated 22 October 2026 · 80 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Harborough
Find construction leads in Harborough from new planning applications across Market Harborough and the wider district.
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Data sourced from Harborough District Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
80
New Leads (30 Days)
£189,063
Average Project Value
30
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Harborough
Harborough's Local Plan sets out sites for around 6,500 new homes over the next 15 years, including more than 1,400 to the north of Market Harborough, where Hallam Land and William Davis Homes have proposed around 1,450 homes split across two sites. A planning inspector has separately overturned a council refusal for up to nine homes off Leicester Road, while a revised application for 85 homes at Farndon Fields is working through appeal. Further out, the Stretton Hall new town proposal near Great Glen could bring around 4,000 homes, though it has drawn more than 2,300 objections. Away from these strategic sites, established towns 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 Harborough over the past 30 days.
In Harborough, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 55 of the 80 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 Harborough
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Harborough, based on recent planning records.
- 1Corporate Architecture Ltd
- 2Peter Thompson Architectural Services
- 3The Drawing Room (Architects) Ltd
- 4GRE Architectural
- 5Leaf Architecture & Design Ltd
- 6Mair Land & Planning Consultants
- 7Lloyd Harden Design
- 8Architectural Vistadesigns Ltd
- 9Staniforth Architects
- 10Abstract Limited
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Harborough 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 Market Harborough, where larger properties support more extensive renovation budgets.
Recent Planning Applications in Harborough
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap-Around Extension | Harborough | £50k–£100k | Erection of a single-storey rear and side extension. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 13 Fairway Kibworth Beauchamp Leicestershire LE8 0LB | £100k–£250k | Erection of first floor side extension and single storey rear extension with porch roof alteration. | Approved |
| Rear Extension | Harborough | £50k–£100k | Erection of a first floor rear extension. | Refused |
| Double Storey Extension | Tugby Orchards Wood Lane Tugby Leicestershire LE7 9WE | £250k–£1m | Change of use of two buildings from agricultural to offices including a two-storey front extension. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | 23 Westerby Lane Smeeton Westerby Leicestershire LE8 0RA | £100k–£250k | Demolition of outbuildings and erection of a two storey rear extension. | Approved |
Wrap-Around Extension
Harborough
Erection of a single-storey rear and side extension.
Wrap-Around Extension
13 Fairway Kibworth Beauchamp Leicestershire LE8 0LB
Erection of first floor side extension and single storey rear extension with porch roof alteration.
Rear Extension
Harborough
Erection of a first floor rear extension.
Double Storey Extension
Tugby Orchards Wood Lane Tugby Leicestershire LE7 9WE
Change of use of two buildings from agricultural to offices including a two-storey front extension.
Double Storey Extension
23 Westerby Lane Smeeton Westerby Leicestershire LE8 0RA
Demolition of outbuildings and erection of a two storey rear extension.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Sunset Barn Back Lane Leire Leicestershire | £50k–£100k | Retrospective installation of a rear dormer window to the roof. | Refused |
| Loft Conversion | Harborough | £100k–£250k | Garage conversion, first-floor side extension, single-storey front and rear extensions including garage, and front and rear dormers. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Harborough | £50k–£100k | Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed loft conversion with dormer and rooflights. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Station House Ingarsby Lane Ingarsby Hungarton Leicestershire LE7 9JL | £100k–£250k | Two-storey rear extension with dormer windows, roof lantern and enlarged balcony. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
Sunset Barn Back Lane Leire Leicestershire
Retrospective installation of a rear dormer window to the roof.
Loft Conversion
Harborough
Garage conversion, first-floor side extension, single-storey front and rear extensions including garage, and front and rear dormers.
Loft Conversion
Harborough
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed loft conversion with dormer and rooflights.
Loft Conversion
Station House Ingarsby Lane Ingarsby Hungarton Leicestershire LE7 9JL
Two-storey rear extension with dormer windows, roof lantern and enlarged balcony.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | Strawberry Lodge Seldom Seen Farm Tilton Road Billesdon Leicestershire | £100k–£250k | Demolition of agricultural building and erection of dwelling for seasonal accommodation. | Approved |
| Garden Room | West End House Ullesthorpe Road Bitteswell Leicestershire LE17 4SD | £25k–£50k | Proposal for the erection of an outbuilding. | Approved |
| Heritage | Harborough | £250k–£1m | Repairs, alterations and partial demolition of curtilage-listed stable yard buildings with associated landscaping and external works to facilitate reuse. | Approved |
| Heritage | Forge Cottage 5 Market Place Billesdon Leicestershire LE7 9AJ | Under £25k | Replacement of four front elevation and two rear elevation windows on a listed building. | Refused |
| Heritage | The Byre High Street Swinford Leicestershire LE17 6BL | £250k–£1m | Modification and repair of curtilage-listed buildings including internal and external alterations with new windows, doors and floors. | Approved |
New Build
Strawberry Lodge Seldom Seen Farm Tilton Road Billesdon Leicestershire
Demolition of agricultural building and erection of dwelling for seasonal accommodation.
Garden Room
West End House Ullesthorpe Road Bitteswell Leicestershire LE17 4SD
Proposal for the erection of an outbuilding.
Heritage
Harborough
Repairs, alterations and partial demolition of curtilage-listed stable yard buildings with associated landscaping and external works to facilitate reuse.
Heritage
Forge Cottage 5 Market Place Billesdon Leicestershire LE7 9AJ
Replacement of four front elevation and two rear elevation windows on a listed building.
Heritage
The Byre High Street Swinford Leicestershire LE17 6BL
Modification and repair of curtilage-listed buildings including internal and external alterations with new windows, doors and floors.
Data sourced from Harborough District Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A current snapshot of construction opportunities across Harborough.
Erection of a single storey rear and side extension
£50k–£100kHarborough
Erection of a single-storey rear and side extension.
Proposed demolition of existing agricultural building and erection of dwelling for seasonal and tourist accommodation (Removal of Condition 3 (Holiday let/agricultural workers' accomodation only) of 15/01743/FUL to allow the applicants to reside permanently at Strawberry Lodge)
£100k–£250kStrawberry Lodge Seldom Seen Farm Tilton Road Billesdon Leicestershire
Demolition of agricultural building and erection of dwelling for seasonal accommodation.
Erection of a first floor side extension and single storey rear extension, alteration of front porch roof from flat to mono-pitched, and replacement of existing front elevation tile cladding with timber cladding
£100k–£250k13 Fairway Kibworth Beauchamp Leicestershire LE8 0LB
Erection of first floor side extension and single storey rear extension with porch roof alteration.
Erection of a first floor rear extension
£50k–£100kHarborough
Erection of a first floor rear extension.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Harborough
35%
Approved
57%
Pending
8%
Refused
In Harborough, 35% of planning applications are approved, 57% are still pending, and 8% are refused. Pending applications can give builders an opportunity to make contact while projects are still at an early stage.
Earlier contact usually means less competition.
Based on planning applications submitted over the last 30 days.
Planning Approval Times in Harborough
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Harborough, 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 Harborough
In Harborough, the vast majority (81%) 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 Harborough
The sites north of Market Harborough and the wider Local Plan allocation are set to bring sustained new-build activity to Harborough over the coming years. Away from these strategic sites, established towns across the district continue to generate a reliable flow of extension and loft conversion work.
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