Updated 22 October 2026 · 115 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Leicester
Find construction leads in Leicester from new planning applications across the city centre, Waterside and the wider city.
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Data sourced from Leicester City Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
115
New Leads (30 Days)
£158,152
Average Project Value
44
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Leicester
Leicester's Local Plan sets a housing need of 39,424 homes through to 2036, with Belgrave Gate and Wharf Street identified as key regeneration areas for significant new housing. Corah Works, a former factory complex, has secured planning permission to become a mixed-use urban community of around 1,000 homes with heritage elements retained, while the Waterside scheme is delivering 363 homes alongside office space with completion targeted for 2027. The council is also investing legacy funding in the Lanes and Market Place and an office-led project on Midland Street. Away from these schemes, established residential 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 Leicester over the past 30 days.
In Leicester, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 93 of the 115 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Loft 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 Leicester
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Leicester, based on recent planning records.
- 1D T DESIGNS LTD
- 2ARCHITECTURE365 LTD
- 3Masterplan Design Ltd.
- 4AJS Architectural Services
- 5si designs
- 6Elk Architecture Ltd
- 7Osman Design Partnership ltd
- 8Kunstler Designs Architect
- 9KAM DESIGN&BUILD LTD
- 10Halford Jones Architecture Ltd
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Leicester 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 Corah Works and Waterside, where new-build plots are more common.
Recent Planning Applications in Leicester
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extension | 191 Ross Walk | £1m+ | Part-demolition and conversion of building to create 54 flats and offices. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | 9 Brandon Street | £50k–£100k | Demolition of single storey extension and construction of a new single storey extension at the rear. | Approved |
| Extension | 40 Sextant Road | £250k–£1m | Installation of window, removal of chimney, new roof, and multiple extensions including a detached annexe. | Approved |
| Extension | 44 Englefield Road | £100k–£250k | Construction of multiple extensions and alterations to the house. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 11 Archway Road | £100k–£250k | Demolition of existing outbuilding and covered area; construction of single storey extension to front and rear; two storey extension at side and rear of house. | Approved |
Extension
191 Ross Walk
Part-demolition and conversion of building to create 54 flats and offices.
Single Storey Rear Extension
9 Brandon Street
Demolition of single storey extension and construction of a new single storey extension at the rear.
Extension
40 Sextant Road
Installation of window, removal of chimney, new roof, and multiple extensions including a detached annexe.
Extension
44 Englefield Road
Construction of multiple extensions and alterations to the house.
Wrap-Around Extension
11 Archway Road
Demolition of existing outbuilding and covered area; construction of single storey extension to front and rear; two storey extension at side and rear of house.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 37 Barbara Avenue | £100k–£250k | Demolish side garage and undertake two-storey side extension, rear dormer construction and other alterations to a Class C3 dwelling. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 18 Tailby Avenue | £100k–£250k | Large alterations including two-storey front/side/rear extensions, single-storey rear extension, hip-to-gable roof, front and rear dormers to the house (Class C3). | Refused |
| Loft Conversion | 7 Vicarage Gardens | £50k–£100k | Certificate for proposed installation of three rooflights and a front window, rear dormer and other alterations to a dwellinghouse. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 102 Queniborough Road | £100k–£250k | Hip-to-gable roof extension, two- and single-storey rear extensions, rear flat dormer, three front rooflights, front porch and other alterations to a dwelling (Class C3). | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 152 Wintersdale Road | £50k–£100k | Certificate of lawful proposed development for hip-to-gable roof and rear dormer to dwellinghouse (Class C3). | Approved |
Loft Conversion
37 Barbara Avenue
Demolish side garage and undertake two-storey side extension, rear dormer construction and other alterations to a Class C3 dwelling.
Loft Conversion
18 Tailby Avenue
Large alterations including two-storey front/side/rear extensions, single-storey rear extension, hip-to-gable roof, front and rear dormers to the house (Class C3).
Loft Conversion
7 Vicarage Gardens
Certificate for proposed installation of three rooflights and a front window, rear dormer and other alterations to a dwellinghouse.
Loft Conversion
102 Queniborough Road
Hip-to-gable roof extension, two- and single-storey rear extensions, rear flat dormer, three front rooflights, front porch and other alterations to a dwelling (Class C3).
Loft Conversion
152 Wintersdale Road
Certificate of lawful proposed development for hip-to-gable roof and rear dormer to dwellinghouse (Class C3).
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage | 55 Home Farm Close, Home Farm Neighbourhood Centre | £100k–£250k | External alterations to a Grade II listed building. | Approved |
| Heritage | 7 Peacock Lane, St Martins House | £25k–£50k | Installation of roof-mounted photovoltaic panels on a listed building. | Approved |
| Heritage | 7 Peacock Lane, St Martins House | £250k–£1m | External alterations to a Grade II listed building. | Approved |
| Garden Room | 20 Barnes Close | £25k–£50k | Retrospective application for construction of a single storey outbuilding to the rear of the house. | Refused |
| Heritage | New Walk Museum 53 New Walk | £100k–£250k | Internal and external alterations to a Grade II listed building at New Walk Museum. | Approved |
Heritage
55 Home Farm Close, Home Farm Neighbourhood Centre
External alterations to a Grade II listed building.
Heritage
7 Peacock Lane, St Martins House
Installation of roof-mounted photovoltaic panels on a listed building.
Heritage
7 Peacock Lane, St Martins House
External alterations to a Grade II listed building.
Garden Room
20 Barnes Close
Retrospective application for construction of a single storey outbuilding to the rear of the house.
Heritage
New Walk Museum 53 New Walk
Internal and external alterations to a Grade II listed building at New Walk Museum.
Data sourced from Leicester City Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
Recent construction opportunities spotted across Leicester.
Part-demolition, extensions and conversion of existing commercial building to create 54 flats (35x 1-bed & 19x 2-bed) (Use Class C3); offices at lower ground floor (Use Class E(g)) (amended plans and documents)
£1m+191 Ross Walk
Part-demolition and conversion of building to create 54 flats and offices.
Demolition of single storey extension at rear; construction of single storey extension at rear; alterations to house (Class C3)
£50k–£100k9 Brandon Street
Demolition of single storey extension and construction of a new single storey extension at the rear.
External alterations to Grade II listed building (amended plans received 4 and 14 September)
£100k–£250k55 Home Farm Close, Home Farm Neighbourhood Centre
External alterations to a Grade II listed building.
Installation of roof-mounted photovoltaic panels to roof of listed building (mixed use)
£25k–£50k7 Peacock Lane, St Martins House
Installation of roof-mounted photovoltaic panels on a listed building.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Leicester
49%
Approved
41%
Pending
10%
Refused
In Leicester, 49% of planning applications are approved, 41% are still pending, and 10% 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 Leicester
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Leicester, 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 Leicester
In Leicester, 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 Leicester
Corah Works and Waterside are set to bring sustained new-build activity to Leicester for years to come, as the city works toward its Local Plan target of nearly 40,000 homes. Away from these schemes, established residential areas across the city support a steady, more standard flow of extension and loft conversion work.
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