Updated 8 October 2026 · 79 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Bury
Access construction leads in Bury 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 Bury Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
79
New Leads (30 Days)
£151,899
Average Project Value
29
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Bury
Bury's town centre is built around its famous market — one of the largest in the North West and internationally known for its black pudding stalls — alongside the heritage East Lancashire Railway line running out toward Ramsbottom. Prestwich, Whitefield, and Radcliffe, closer to Manchester, are dominated by Victorian terraces and inter-war semis, generating a steady flow of extensions, loft conversions, and garage conversions. Ramsbottom and Tottington, on the Pennine fringe, have a very different character, built from local stone with a strong independent retail scene, and carry conservation area protections that keep alterations to their historic buildings firmly within the planning system. That contrast between Bury's denser southern suburbs and its Pennine-edge market towns gives the borough two genuinely distinct construction markets.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Bury over the past 30 days.
In Bury, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 70 of the 79 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Porches also showing consistent demand alongside Loft Conversions. 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 Bury
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Bury, based on recent planning records.
- 1Thorp Design Services Ltd
- 2Gold Sketch Studios LTD
- 3RA Design & Project Management Ltd
- 4Saleem Architects
- 5J C Building Design Limited
- 6CD Wilkinson Plans
- 7JCD Architecture & Planning
- 8TGWDesignPlans
- 9Baltik Architecture
- 10I. Planning Services
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Bury 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 in Ramsbottom and Tottington, where stone-built period properties and larger plots are more common.
Recent Planning Applications in Bury
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Storey Extension | 154 Bury New Road, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 6AD | £50k–£100k | Proposal for a two storey rear extension. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | 49 Tintern Avenue, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8WY | £250k–£1m | Demolition of garage and erection of two storey side extension and dwelling. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 32 Newlands Drive, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 3BU | £100k–£250k | Two storey side extension and first floor rear extension with new entrance formation. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | 41 Farm Lane, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 2RX | £50k–£100k | Demolition of rear conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension. | Approved |
| Single Storey Front Extension | Clark Craft Products, Empire Works, Railway Street, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9AS | £50k–£100k | Single storey extension at the front of the property. | Refused |
Double Storey Extension
154 Bury New Road, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 6AD
Proposal for a two storey rear extension.
Double Storey Extension
49 Tintern Avenue, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8WY
Demolition of garage and erection of two storey side extension and dwelling.
Wrap-Around Extension
32 Newlands Drive, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 3BU
Two storey side extension and first floor rear extension with new entrance formation.
Single Storey Rear Extension
41 Farm Lane, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 2RX
Demolition of rear conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension.
Single Storey Front Extension
Clark Craft Products, Empire Works, Railway Street, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9AS
Single storey extension at the front of the property.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 30 Sunny Bank Road, Bury, BL9 8HF | £50k–£100k | Dormer extension on the side elevation for additional living space. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 79 Countess Lane, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 3NH | £100k–£250k | Loft conversion with front and rear dormers. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 23 Warwick Avenue, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 6TU | £100k–£250k | Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) to increase the size of the approved single-storey side extension (relates to permission including porches and rear dormer). | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 57 & 59 Bishops Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0HS | £100k–£250k | Raise roof ridge and add front and rear dormers to form second floors at Nos. 57 & 59; first-floor side extension and part two-storey/part first-floor rear extension at No. 57. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 45 Agecroft Road East, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 9RQ | £100k–£250k | Demolition of existing front porch and rear bay windows; single-storey front/side extension; two-storey side/rear extension; loft conversion with hip-to-gable, raised ridge and rear dormer. | Refused |
Loft Conversion
30 Sunny Bank Road, Bury, BL9 8HF
Dormer extension on the side elevation for additional living space.
Loft Conversion
79 Countess Lane, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 3NH
Loft conversion with front and rear dormers.
Loft Conversion
23 Warwick Avenue, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 6TU
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) to increase the size of the approved single-storey side extension (relates to permission including porches and rear dormer).
Loft Conversion
57 & 59 Bishops Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0HS
Raise roof ridge and add front and rear dormers to form second floors at Nos. 57 & 59; first-floor side extension and part two-storey/part first-floor rear extension at No. 57.
Loft Conversion
45 Agecroft Road East, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 9RQ
Demolition of existing front porch and rear bay windows; single-storey front/side extension; two-storey side/rear extension; loft conversion with hip-to-gable, raised ridge and rear dormer.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | 299 Middleton Road, Manchester, M8 4LY | £250k–£1m | Demolish existing dwelling and erect one replacement dwelling. | Approved |
| New Build | Land at Oak Avenue, Ramsbottom | £250k–£1m | Permission in Principle for construction of up to nine detached dwellings with associated curtilages and parking. | Refused |
| New Build | Bury | £250k–£1m | Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of one replacement dwelling. | Approved |
| Garage Conversion | 24 Sycamore Drive, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 4SA | £25k–£50k | Conversion of existing garage to form additional internal living space. | Approved |
| New Build | Land at Parr Hill, Whitefield, M45 7EZ | £100k–£250k | Full planning application for the erection of a single dwellinghouse. | Withdrawn |
New Build
299 Middleton Road, Manchester, M8 4LY
Demolish existing dwelling and erect one replacement dwelling.
New Build
Land at Oak Avenue, Ramsbottom
Permission in Principle for construction of up to nine detached dwellings with associated curtilages and parking.
New Build
Bury
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of one replacement dwelling.
Garage Conversion
24 Sycamore Drive, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 4SA
Conversion of existing garage to form additional internal living space.
New Build
Land at Parr Hill, Whitefield, M45 7EZ
Full planning application for the erection of a single dwellinghouse.
Data sourced from Bury Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Bury.
Two storey rear extension to provide extended office accommodation (Use Class E(g)(i))
£50k–£100k154 Bury New Road, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 6AD
Proposal for a two storey rear extension.
Demolition of existing garage; Two storey side extension; Two storey dwelling at front/side;
£250k–£1m49 Tintern Avenue, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8WY
Demolition of garage and erection of two storey side extension and dwelling.
Two storey extension at side; First floor extension at rear; Removal of existing porch and formation of new entrance
£100k–£250k32 Newlands Drive, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 3BU
Two storey side extension and first floor rear extension with new entrance formation.
Demolition of existing rear conservatory/shelter and construction of single storey rear extension and partial amendment of roof from pitched to flat
£50k–£100k41 Farm Lane, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 2RX
Demolition of rear conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Bury
55%
Approved
39%
Pending
6%
Refused
Most planning applications in Bury are approved, meaning a large proportion of these projects go ahead and become real building jobs. This creates strong opportunities for builders who contact homeowners early.
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Based on planning applications submitted over the last 30 days.
Planning Approval Times in Bury
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Bury, the median time from submission to decision is 6 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 Bury
In Bury, the vast majority (95%) 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 Bury
Bury's proximity to Manchester keeps Prestwich, Whitefield, and Radcliffe in steady demand for extension and loft conversion work as families choose to add space rather than move closer to the city. Ramsbottom and Tottington's stone-built housing and protected town centres support higher-spec renovation work reflecting their more affluent, characterful appeal, while the borough's heritage rail and market attractions continue to draw visitors and investment into the wider area.
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