Updated 17 September 2026 · 864 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Manchester
BuildAlert helps builders find construction leads in Manchester from newly submitted planning applications, including extensions, loft conversions, new builds and refurbishment projects across Greater Manchester, covering Manchester City, Trafford, Stockport, Salford, Bolton, Rochdale, Oldham, Bury, Tameside and Wigan. Every lead below gives you a chance to reach homeowners and developers before they start comparing quotes.
- New planning applications added frequently from all ten Greater Manchester boroughs
- Compare construction activity between boroughs and drill into any local authority
- No shared enquiries or competitive bidding
Data aggregated from planning records across all ten Greater Manchester local authorities and refreshed regularly.
864
New Leads (30 Days)
£124,622
Average Project Value
297
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Activity Across Greater Manchester
A borough-by-borough comparison of construction leads over the last 30 days, built from the same live planning data as each area's own page.
Most Active Areas for Construction
Boroughs ranked by construction leads in the last 30 days.
Highest Value Construction Areas
Boroughs ranked by average project value over the last 30 days.
Construction Trends in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester's ten boroughs produce a genuinely varied construction market, from Manchester city centre's ongoing high-rise apartment boom to the very different suburban and Pennine-edge character found across Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, Wigan, and Tameside. Salford and Trafford sit somewhere in between, combining large-scale waterside regeneration at Salford Quays, MediaCityUK, and Altrincham's town centre turnaround with more conventional suburban extension and loft conversion demand.
Stockport stands out for the scale of its town centre regeneration, while Tameside, Oldham, Rochdale, Bury, Bolton, and Wigan share a broadly similar pattern of dense, largely Victorian and post-war terraced housing generating a high volume of standard extension and loft conversion work, each punctuated by its own regeneration project: Vision Tameside in Ashton-under-Lyne, the Old Town Hall in Oldham, Rochdale Riverside, and the Pier Quarter in Wigan. The borough-by-borough comparison below breaks down exactly how construction activity differs across the region over the past 30 days.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects across Greater Manchester over the past 30 days.
In Greater Manchester, Extensions account for the majority of planning applications (708 of 1076 in the last 30 days), with Loft Conversions also showing consistent demand alongside Garden Rooms.
Most Active Architects and Planning Consultants in Greater Manchester
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Greater Manchester, based on recent planning records.
- 1Gold Sketch Studios LTD
- 2RA Design & Project Management Ltd
- 3JAMES CAMPBELL ASSOCIATES LTD
- 4Thorp Design Services Ltd
- 5NK Architectural
- 6WILLIAM MCCALL
- 7Northedge Architecture
- 8Conway Architectural Design
- 9SMS architecture
- 10Cube Design Solutions
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values across Greater Manchester 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
Over the last 30 days, Wigan and Rochdale recorded the highest average project values across Greater Manchester, based on live BuildAlert data.
Recent Planning Applications in Greater Manchester
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap-Around Extension | 7 Ridyard Street, Worsley, MANCHESTER, M38 9LN | £100k–£250k | Change of use from residential dwelling to a 6 bed, 6 person House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) with a rear dormer extension. | Approved |
| Single Storey Front Extension | Sale | £100k–£250k | Single storey rear extension, new shopfront and external ramp. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | Manchester | £100k–£250k | Two storey rear extension and basement extension with changes to front fenestration. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Leigh | £50k–£100k | Single storey rear extension following the demolition of an existing conservatory. | Withdrawn |
| Single Storey Front Extension | FIELDWAY, ROCHDALE | £50k–£100k | Single storey front and rear extensions with various alterations. | Approved |
Wrap-Around Extension
7 Ridyard Street, Worsley, MANCHESTER, M38 9LN
Change of use from residential dwelling to a 6 bed, 6 person House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) with a rear dormer extension.
Single Storey Front Extension
Sale
Single storey rear extension, new shopfront and external ramp.
Double Storey Extension
Manchester
Two storey rear extension and basement extension with changes to front fenestration.
Single Storey Rear Extension
Leigh
Single storey rear extension following the demolition of an existing conservatory.
Single Storey Front Extension
FIELDWAY, ROCHDALE
Single storey front and rear extensions with various alterations.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 66 Albert Avenue, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0LX | £50k–£100k | Hip to gable loft conversion to create an apartment with front and rear dormers, and a front porch. | Withdrawn |
| Loft Conversion | Oldham | £50k–£100k | Installation of front and rear dormers. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 4 Glen Avenue, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, M27 9PL | £100k–£250k | Proposed single-storey rear extension, loft conversion with rear dormer, and new front porch. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Wychwood 2 New Hall Place Bolton BL1 5HP | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion with front and rear dormers. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Stockport | £50k–£100k | Single storey rear extension and rear rooflights for loft conversion. | Approved |
Loft Conversion
66 Albert Avenue, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0LX
Hip to gable loft conversion to create an apartment with front and rear dormers, and a front porch.
Loft Conversion
Oldham
Installation of front and rear dormers.
Loft Conversion
4 Glen Avenue, SWINTON, MANCHESTER, M27 9PL
Proposed single-storey rear extension, loft conversion with rear dormer, and new front porch.
Loft Conversion
Wychwood 2 New Hall Place Bolton BL1 5HP
Loft conversion with front and rear dormers.
Loft Conversion
Stockport
Single storey rear extension and rear rooflights for loft conversion.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dropped Kerb | Marple | £25k–£50k | Installation of a new front driveway and vehicular access. | Approved |
| New Build | Manchester | £250k–£1m | Proposal for a detached dwelling with landscaping and vehicle access. | Approved |
| Heritage | 33-35 BROAD LANE, ROCHDALE, OL16 4PG | £100k–£250k | Consent for replacement of all windows and external doors, and internal reconfiguration of a Grade II Listed building. | Approved |
| Dropped Kerb | Salford | £25k–£50k | Creation of new vehicular access and driveway parking with dropped kerb and gate. | Pending |
| Garage Conversion | Wigan | £25k–£50k | Conversion of garage to create a habitable room. | Approved |
Dropped Kerb
Marple
Installation of a new front driveway and vehicular access.
New Build
Manchester
Proposal for a detached dwelling with landscaping and vehicle access.
Heritage
33-35 BROAD LANE, ROCHDALE, OL16 4PG
Consent for replacement of all windows and external doors, and internal reconfiguration of a Grade II Listed building.
Dropped Kerb
Salford
Creation of new vehicular access and driveway parking with dropped kerb and gate.
Garage Conversion
Wigan
Conversion of garage to create a habitable room.
Data aggregated from planning records across all ten Greater Manchester local authorities and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities from across Greater Manchester.
Installation of new new front driveway and vehicular access
£25k–£50kMarple
Installation of a new front driveway and vehicular access.
Change of use from residential dwelling (use class C3) to a 5 bed, 5 person House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (use class C4) and erection of a rear dormer extension and external alterations to windows.
£100k–£250k7 Ridyard Street, Worsley, MANCHESTER, M38 9LN
Change of use from residential dwelling to a 6 bed, 6 person House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) with a rear dormer extension.
Erection of detached dwelling with associated landscaping.
£250k–£1mManchester
Proposal for a detached dwelling with landscaping and vehicle access.
Listed building consent for works to Grade II Listed building consisting; replacement of all windows and external doors, internal reconfiguration
£100k–£250k33-35 BROAD LANE, ROCHDALE, OL16 4PG
Consent for replacement of all windows and external doors, and internal reconfiguration of a Grade II Listed building.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds, drawn from across the region.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Outcomes in Greater Manchester
45%
Approved
50%
Pending
5%
Rejected
In Greater Manchester, 45% of planning applications are approved, 50% are still pending, and 5% are rejected. Contacting homeowners early gives you the best chance of winning work.
Reaching out while applications are still active helps you get ahead of the pack.
Based on planning application outcomes over the last 3 months.
Planning Approval Times in Greater Manchester
In Greater Manchester, most planning applications are decided within 8 weeks. Smaller projects like extensions tend to be approved more quickly, while larger developments can take longer.
Domestic vs Commercial Projects in Greater Manchester
In Greater Manchester, 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 Manchester
Demand for construction work across Greater Manchester reflects the region's uneven property market as much as its geography. Manchester city centre and the waterside schemes at Salford Quays and MediaCityUK continue to draw sustained new-build investment, supporting a long pipeline of groundworks, steelwork, and finishing trades. Away from those regeneration zones, south Manchester and parts of Trafford, including Chorlton, Didsbury, Altrincham, and Bowdon, generate some of the region's highest-spec extension and refurbishment work, reflecting more affluent, established housing stock. The remaining boroughs (Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, Tameside, and Wigan) support a higher volume of more standard, affordable extension and loft conversion work across their largely Victorian and post-war terraced streets, with each borough's own regeneration scheme adding a further, smaller stream of new-build and conversion activity on top.
How Builders Find Construction Leads in Manchester
Contact Homeowners Early
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Focus on Approved Applications
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Target Higher-Value Projects
Filter for projects over £50k. Fewer builders compete for larger jobs, giving you better margins and longer contracts.
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