Updated 23 September 2026 · 93 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Manchester
Access construction leads in Manchester by tracking newly submitted planning applications. See which homeowners and developers across the city are preparing extensions, loft conversions, and new builds, and get in touch before they begin shortlisting builders.
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Data sourced from Manchester City Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
93
New Leads (30 Days)
£125,538
Average Project Value
34
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Manchester
Manchester's building landscape splits sharply between its booming city centre and very different suburban character further out. The city centre itself has seen a sustained high-rise residential boom around Deansgate, Great Jackson Street, and NOMA, with warehouse and mill conversions continuing across the Northern Quarter and Ancoats — England's first industrial suburb, now a conservation area where converting former textile mills into apartments and studios is a defining feature of the area. South Manchester's Victorian and Edwardian suburbs — Chorlton, Didsbury, and Withington — generate a different, steadier stream of rear extensions, loft conversions, and garden rooms as families extend rather than move. Fallowfield, Rusholme, Withington, and Old Moat sit within an Article 4 Direction dating back to 2011 that removes permitted development rights for converting family homes into small HMOs, meaning even modest changes of use in these student-heavy wards need full planning permission rather than falling under permitted development.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Manchester over the past 30 days.
In Manchester, Extensions account for the majority of planning applications (63 of 108 in the last 30 days), with Heritages also showing consistent demand alongside Garden Rooms.
Most Active Architects and Planning Consultants in Manchester
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Manchester, based on recent planning records.
- 1NK Architectural
- 2Hybrid Planning & Development Limited
- 3Paul Butler Associates
- 4NADA ARCHITECTS
- 5Mulholland Architecture Ltd
- 6Alphan Planning & Design Ltd
- 7Deloitte LLP
- 8Atelier MB
- 9MD Design Consultancy
- 10Gold Sketch Studios LTD
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in 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
Higher-value projects are often found in Chorlton, Didsbury, and Withington, where larger period properties and more extensive upgrades are common.
Recent Planning Applications in Manchester
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap-Around Extension | Manchester | £100k–£250k | Erection of single storey side and rear extensions with partial demolition and roof alterations including a rear dormer. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | 17 Kelvington Drive Manchester M9 5QW | £100k–£250k | Erection of a two-storey side extension. | Approved |
| Extension | 28 Wilton Road Manchester M8 4WQ | £25k–£50k | Extension to existing outbuilding. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 16 Solent Avenue Manchester M8 4QA | £100k–£250k | Erection of part single/part two storey side and rear extension with rear roof dormer. | Withdrawn |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Manchester | £50k–£100k | Erection of a single-storey side and rear extension for additional living accommodation. | Approved |
Wrap-Around Extension
Manchester
Erection of single storey side and rear extensions with partial demolition and roof alterations including a rear dormer.
Double Storey Extension
17 Kelvington Drive Manchester M9 5QW
Erection of a two-storey side extension.
Extension
28 Wilton Road Manchester M8 4WQ
Extension to existing outbuilding.
Wrap-Around Extension
16 Solent Avenue Manchester M8 4QA
Erection of part single/part two storey side and rear extension with rear roof dormer.
Wrap-Around Extension
Manchester
Erection of a single-storey side and rear extension for additional living accommodation.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Manchester | £50k–£100k | Installation of a rear dormer and associated elevation alterations to the dwelling. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 6 William Street Manchester M20 6RQ | £50k–£100k | Erection of a rear dormer extension, two front rooflights, a 2nd floor gable window and rear ground-floor elevational alterations. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 14 The Circuit Manchester M20 3RA | £100k–£250k | Erection of a two-storey side extension and a rear dormer to provide additional living accommodation. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 4 Neswick Walk Manchester M23 0HY | £100k–£250k | Single-storey front and rear extensions, entrance porch, two-storey side extension and rear dormer; external walls and dormer to be cement rendered. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Manchester | £50k–£100k | Installation of a rear dormer roof extension. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
Manchester
Installation of a rear dormer and associated elevation alterations to the dwelling.
Loft Conversion
6 William Street Manchester M20 6RQ
Erection of a rear dormer extension, two front rooflights, a 2nd floor gable window and rear ground-floor elevational alterations.
Loft Conversion
14 The Circuit Manchester M20 3RA
Erection of a two-storey side extension and a rear dormer to provide additional living accommodation.
Loft Conversion
4 Neswick Walk Manchester M23 0HY
Single-storey front and rear extensions, entrance porch, two-storey side extension and rear dormer; external walls and dormer to be cement rendered.
Loft Conversion
Manchester
Installation of a rear dormer roof extension.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage | 48 King Street Manchester M2 4LG | Under £25k | Discharge of condition related to stonework on a listed building. | Approved |
| Garden Room | 12 Hinstock Crescent Manchester M18 8UU | £25k–£50k | Erection of proposed outbuilding. | Refused |
| Heritage | New Warehouse Museum of Science and Industry Liverpool Road Manchester M3 4JP | Under £25k | Discharge of conditions (specification, repair schedule and fixings) attached to Listed Building Consent 145397/LO/2026. | Pending |
| Garden Room | Manchester | £50k–£100k | Erection of a detached annexe ancillary to the existing dwellinghouse. | Pending |
| New Build | 13 Pasture Field Road Manchester M22 5JW | £100k–£250k | Erection of a two-storey dwellinghouse. | Pending |
Heritage
48 King Street Manchester M2 4LG
Discharge of condition related to stonework on a listed building.
Garden Room
12 Hinstock Crescent Manchester M18 8UU
Erection of proposed outbuilding.
Heritage
New Warehouse Museum of Science and Industry Liverpool Road Manchester M3 4JP
Discharge of conditions (specification, repair schedule and fixings) attached to Listed Building Consent 145397/LO/2026.
Garden Room
Manchester
Erection of a detached annexe ancillary to the existing dwellinghouse.
New Build
13 Pasture Field Road Manchester M22 5JW
Erection of a two-storey dwellinghouse.
Data sourced from Manchester City Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Manchester.
Erection of single storey side and rear extensions including partial demolition of existing single and first floor extension and first floor rear extensions with roof alterations and a dormer at rear and proposed windows to front elevation
£100k–£250kManchester
Erection of single storey side and rear extensions with partial demolition and roof alterations including a rear dormer.
Erection of a two-storey side extension.
£100k–£250k17 Kelvington Drive Manchester M9 5QW
Erection of a two-storey side extension.
Discharge of Condition 8 (Stonework) attached to listed building consent application 142606/LO/2025.
Under £25k48 King Street Manchester M2 4LG
Discharge of condition related to stonework on a listed building.
Extension to existing outbuilding.
£25k–£50k28 Wilton Road Manchester M8 4WQ
Extension to existing outbuilding.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Outcomes in Manchester
5%
Approved
93%
Pending
2%
Rejected
In Manchester, 5% of planning applications are approved, 93% are still pending, and 2% 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 Manchester
In 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 Manchester
In Manchester, the vast majority (80%) 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
Manchester's city centre continues to attract sustained investment in new-build apartment schemes, keeping demand high for groundworkers, steel erectors, and finishing trades on large residential towers. That scale of activity sits alongside a completely different market in south Manchester, where Chorlton, Didsbury, and Withington's period housing stock supports consistently higher-spec extension and loft conversion work reflecting the area's more affluent, family-oriented buyers. The HMO Article 4 Direction across Fallowfield, Rusholme, and Withington has, if anything, increased demand for full planning applications in the student-heavy wards, since landlords converting properties there can no longer rely on permitted development alone.
How to Win Jobs in Manchester
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