Updated 23 September 2026 · 99 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Bolton
Access construction leads in Bolton by tracking newly submitted planning applications. See which homeowners and developers across the borough are preparing extensions, loft conversions, and new builds, and get in touch before they begin shortlisting builders.
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Data sourced from Bolton Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
99
New Leads (30 Days)
£120,076
Average Project Value
29
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Bolton
Bolton's town centre carries the civic grandeur of its cotton-milling wealth, most visibly in Le Mans Crescent's grand sweep of Edwardian civic buildings, and continues to see town centre regeneration and investment alongside its historic core. Farnworth and Little Lever, closer to the town centre, keep a typical terraced and semi-detached suburban character, generating a steady flow of extensions and loft conversions. Horwich and Westhoughton, to the west, carry their own former mill and mining heritage with a mix of Victorian terraces and newer estates. Bromley Cross, Egerton, and Turton, on the edge of the West Pennine Moors, have a more rural, higher-value character with larger detached properties and conservation area protections, producing a different, higher-spec type of extension and renovation work than the borough's denser urban areas.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Bolton over the past 30 days.
In Bolton, Extensions account for the majority of planning applications (84 of 120 in the last 30 days), with Porches also showing consistent demand alongside Loft Conversions.
Most Active Architects and Planning Consultants in Bolton
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Bolton, based on recent planning records.
- 1RA Design & Project Management Ltd
- 2SMS architecture
- 3no organisation
- 4agfplans
- 5Redford construction ltd
- 6Neil Pike Architects
- 7Good & Tillotson Limited
- 8Y A ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
- 9BPD Architecture
- 10RT Design
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Bolton 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 Bromley Cross, Egerton, and Turton, where larger properties on the edge of the West Pennine Moors are common.
Recent Planning Applications in Bolton
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Bolton | £50k–£100k | Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension. | Approved |
| Rear Extension | Bolton | £50k–£100k | Erection of lower ground and ground floor rear extension with basement door installation. | Approved |
| Rear Extension | 95 Crescent Road Bolton BL3 2JS | £50k–£100k | Erection of first floor rear extension. | Approved |
| Single Storey Side Extension | 10 Crompton Way Bolton BL2 2SD | £50k–£100k | Retrospective application for the erection of a single storey side extension. | Approved |
| Rear Extension | Bolton | £50k–£100k | Erection of first floor rear extension. | Approved |
Single Storey Rear Extension
Bolton
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension.
Rear Extension
Bolton
Erection of lower ground and ground floor rear extension with basement door installation.
Rear Extension
95 Crescent Road Bolton BL3 2JS
Erection of first floor rear extension.
Single Storey Side Extension
10 Crompton Way Bolton BL2 2SD
Retrospective application for the erection of a single storey side extension.
Rear Extension
Bolton
Erection of first floor rear extension.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Wychwood 2 New Hall Place Bolton BL1 5HP | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion with front and rear dormers. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 5 Ramwells Court Windy Harbour Lane Bolton BL7 9PH | £50k–£100k | Erection of single-storey rear extension and conversion of loft space. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 2 Greenleas Bolton BL6 4PL | £50k–£100k | Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) to permit conversion of the loft into habitable space. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 641 Bradshaw Road Bolton BL2 4JR | £100k–£250k | Two-storey side extension with rear dormer and balconies to side and rear. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 29 Castlecroft Avenue Bolton BL6 5BA | £100k–£250k | Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of side and rear extensions, enlargement of the front dormer and installation of a rear dormer. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
Wychwood 2 New Hall Place Bolton BL1 5HP
Loft conversion with front and rear dormers.
Loft Conversion
5 Ramwells Court Windy Harbour Lane Bolton BL7 9PH
Erection of single-storey rear extension and conversion of loft space.
Loft Conversion
2 Greenleas Bolton BL6 4PL
Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) to permit conversion of the loft into habitable space.
Loft Conversion
641 Bradshaw Road Bolton BL2 4JR
Two-storey side extension with rear dormer and balconies to side and rear.
Loft Conversion
29 Castlecroft Avenue Bolton BL6 5BA
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of side and rear extensions, enlargement of the front dormer and installation of a rear dormer.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Room | Westhoughton | £25k–£50k | Change of use from garden room outbuilding to salon ancillary to main dwelling. | Approved |
| Garage Conversion | 102 Harpers Lane Bolton BL1 6HU | £25k–£50k | Conversion of a single detached garage to a habitable room at the rear. | Refused |
| Dropped Kerb | 251 Buckley Lane Bolton BL4 9SP | £25k–£50k | Installation of dropped kerb to create vehicular access. | Approved |
| Porch | St Bedes Church Normanby Street Bolton BL3 3QR | £25k–£50k | Erection of a porch. | Approved |
| Dropped Kerb | 107 Park Road Bolton BL5 3DB | £25k–£50k | Retrospective consent for hardstanding to create a parking space with dropped kerb. | Approved |
Garden Room
Westhoughton
Change of use from garden room outbuilding to salon ancillary to main dwelling.
Garage Conversion
102 Harpers Lane Bolton BL1 6HU
Conversion of a single detached garage to a habitable room at the rear.
Dropped Kerb
251 Buckley Lane Bolton BL4 9SP
Installation of dropped kerb to create vehicular access.
Porch
St Bedes Church Normanby Street Bolton BL3 3QR
Erection of a porch.
Dropped Kerb
107 Park Road Bolton BL5 3DB
Retrospective consent for hardstanding to create a parking space with dropped kerb.
Data sourced from Bolton Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Bolton.
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING CONSERVATORY AND ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION
£50k–£100kBolton
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension.
ERECTION OF OUTBUILDING FOR USE AS HOME HAIRDRESSING SALON TOGETHER WITH FENCE 2M IN HEIGHT ABOVE GARDEN GROUND LEVEL AND EXTENSION TO DRIVEWAY
£25k–£50kWesthoughton
Change of use from garden room outbuilding to salon ancillary to main dwelling.
ERECTION OF LOWER GROUND AND GROUND FLOOR REAR EXTENSION TOGETHER WITH INSTALLATION OF DOOR TO BASEMENT LEVEL
£50k–£100kBolton
Erection of lower ground and ground floor rear extension with basement door installation.
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO REAR/SIDE AND PART FIRST FLOOR/PART TWO STOREY TO REAR/SIDE.
£50k–£100k95 Crescent Road Bolton BL3 2JS
Erection of first floor rear extension.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Outcomes in Bolton
45%
Approved
46%
Pending
9%
Rejected
In Bolton, 45% of planning applications are approved, 46% are still pending, and 9% are rejected. Contacting homeowners early gives you the best chance of winning work.
Earlier contact usually means less competition.
Based on planning application outcomes over the last 3 months.
Planning Approval Times in Bolton
In Bolton, 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 Bolton
In Bolton, the vast majority (92%) 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 Bolton
Bolton's housing market ranges from affordable terraced streets in Farnworth and Little Lever to considerably more expensive detached properties around Bromley Cross, Egerton, and Turton on the edge of the West Pennine Moors, and that spread is reflected directly in typical project budgets across the borough. Horwich and Westhoughton continue to generate steady extension and conversion work from their mixed Victorian and newer housing stock, while the town centre's ongoing regeneration brings a smaller but growing stream of new-build and conversion activity.
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