Updated 23 September 2026 · 62 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.
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New Leads (30 Days)
£138,105
Average Project Value
25
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 account for the majority of planning applications (54 of 93 in the last 30 days), with Loft Conversions also showing consistent demand alongside Porches.
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
- 4J C Building Design Limited
- 5JCD Architecture & Planning
- 6I. Planning Services
- 7CD Wilkinson Plans
- 8Baltik Architecture
- 9Durban Design Studio
- 10TGWDesignPlans
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 | Manchester | £100k–£250k | Two storey rear extension and basement extension with changes to front fenestration. | 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 | 100 Bass Lane, Summerseat, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL9 5NS | £100k–£250k | Garage conversion, two storey side extension, and rear dormer extension. | 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 Side Extension | 33 Leigh Close, Tottington, Bury, BL8 4HL | £50k–£100k | Garage conversion to annex and construction of a single storey side extension. | Approved |
Double Storey Extension
Manchester
Two storey rear extension and basement extension with changes to front fenestration.
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
100 Bass Lane, Summerseat, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL9 5NS
Garage conversion, two storey side extension, and rear dormer extension.
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 Side Extension
33 Leigh Close, Tottington, Bury, BL8 4HL
Garage conversion to annex and construction of a single storey side extension.
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 | 2 Stephen Street South, Bury, BL8 2NT | £100k–£250k | Hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and first floor extension at rear. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 9 Silverdale Avenue, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0FD | £100k–£250k | Proposal for a two storey side and rear extension, single storey front extension, hip to gable loft conversion with raised ridge rear dormer, and decking to rear with balustrade balcony. | Refused |
| Loft Conversion | 255 Stand Lane, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 1JA | £50k–£100k | Lawful development certificate for proposed loft conversion with flat roof rear dormer and rooflights. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 30 Sunny Bank Road, Bury, BL9 8HF | £50k–£100k | Dormer extension on the side elevation for additional living space. | 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
2 Stephen Street South, Bury, BL8 2NT
Hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and first floor extension at rear.
Loft Conversion
9 Silverdale Avenue, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0FD
Proposal for a two storey side and rear extension, single storey front extension, hip to gable loft conversion with raised ridge rear dormer, and decking to rear with balustrade balcony.
Loft Conversion
255 Stand Lane, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 1JA
Lawful development certificate for proposed loft conversion with flat roof rear dormer and rooflights.
Loft Conversion
30 Sunny Bank Road, Bury, BL9 8HF
Dormer extension on the side elevation for additional living space.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Room | 157 Heywood Old Road, Rochdale, Manchester, M24 4QR | £25k–£50k | Erection of a single-storey detached garden room. | 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 | Sedgewell, Brandlesholme Road, Tottington, Bury, BL8 4DZ | £100k–£250k | Construction of a single-storey dwelling in the garden with associated site access. | Pending |
| New Build | Gorsehill, 94 Starling Road, Radcliffe, Bury, BL8 2HH | £100k–£250k | Permission in Principle for the construction of one detached dwelling. | Pending |
| Heritage | Bury | £25k–£50k | Listed Building Consent application (details not provided). | Pending |
Garden Room
157 Heywood Old Road, Rochdale, Manchester, M24 4QR
Erection of a single-storey detached garden room.
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
Sedgewell, Brandlesholme Road, Tottington, Bury, BL8 4DZ
Construction of a single-storey dwelling in the garden with associated site access.
New Build
Gorsehill, 94 Starling Road, Radcliffe, Bury, BL8 2HH
Permission in Principle for the construction of one detached dwelling.
Heritage
Bury
Listed Building Consent application (details not provided).
Data sourced from Bury Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Bury.
Two storey rear extension; Extension of basement and change of fenestration to front elevation
£100k–£250kManchester
Two storey rear extension and basement extension with changes to front fenestration.
Hip to gable loft conversion to create 1 no. apartment with front & rear dormers; Front porch
£50k–£100k66 Albert Avenue, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0LX
Hip to gable loft conversion to create an apartment with front and rear dormers, and a front porch.
Hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer; First floor extension at rear and installation of 2 no. roof lights at front; 2 no windows to side
£100k–£250k2 Stephen Street South, Bury, BL8 2NT
Hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and first floor extension at rear.
Two storey side and rear extension with juliette balcony; Single storey front extension; Hip to gable loft conversion with raised ridge rear dormer; Decking to rear with balustrade balcony
£100k–£250k9 Silverdale Avenue, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0FD
Proposal for a two storey side and rear extension, single storey front extension, hip to gable loft conversion with raised ridge rear dormer, and decking to rear with balustrade balcony.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Outcomes in Bury
48%
Approved
47%
Pending
5%
Rejected
In Bury, 48% of planning applications are approved, 47% are still pending, and 5% are rejected. Contacting homeowners early gives you the best chance of winning work.
Getting in touch earlier puts you in a stronger position before others step in.
Based on planning application outcomes over the last 3 months.
Planning Approval Times in Bury
In Bury, most planning applications are decided within 6 weeks. Smaller projects like extensions tend to be approved more quickly, while larger developments can take longer.
Domestic vs Commercial Projects in Bury
In Bury, 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 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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