Updated 8 October 2026 · 54 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Oldham
Access construction leads in Oldham 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 Oldham Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
54
New Leads (30 Days)
£92,689
Average Project Value
12
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Oldham
Oldham's built environment reflects its cotton-milling past and its Pennine-edge geography in almost equal measure. The town centre has undergone a well-known regeneration built around the restoration of the Grade II-listed Old Town Hall, converted into a seven-screen Odeon cinema and restaurant complex that won Greater Manchester's Building of the Year award, with Parliament Square now anchoring a wider cultural quarter alongside the Lyceum Theatre. Chadderton, Royton, and Shaw, closer to the town centre, keep a more typical suburban character of Victorian and inter-war terraces, generating steady extension and loft conversion demand. Saddleworth, in the borough's eastern Pennine villages — Uppermill, Delph, Dobcross, and Diggle — is a world away in character, built from Yorkshire stone rather than brick, with several conservation areas protecting its distinctive weavers' cottages and mill buildings.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Oldham over the past 30 days.
In Oldham, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 47 of the 54 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Loft Conversions also showing consistent demand alongside Garden Rooms. 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 Oldham
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Oldham, based on recent planning records.
- 1BRTA Limited
- 2AM Architectural & Surveying LTD
- 3WILLIAM MCCALL
- 4SHUAS
- 5Gamble King and Noone Limited
- 6Candid Architecture Ltd
- 7Kevin Foey
- 8Purple Plans Ltd
- 9Walker Architectural Design Ltd
- 10Conway Architectural Design
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Oldham 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 Saddleworth’s stone-built villages, where period properties and larger plots are more common.
Recent Planning Applications in Oldham
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Storey Side Extension | Dryclough Manor Shaw Road Royton Oldham OL2 6DA | £50k–£100k | Erection of a single storey side extension to the main wing of the property. | Approved |
| Front Extension | Oldham | £50k–£100k | Construction of a front dormer. | Approved |
| Front Extension | 26 Netherhouse Road Shaw Oldham OL2 7HY | £50k–£100k | Proposal for a front dormer. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Oldham | £50k–£100k | Single storey side and rear extension. | Approved |
| Single Storey Side Extension | Manchester | £50k–£100k | Erection of a single storey side extension to form a garage. | Approved |
Single Storey Side Extension
Dryclough Manor Shaw Road Royton Oldham OL2 6DA
Erection of a single storey side extension to the main wing of the property.
Front Extension
Oldham
Construction of a front dormer.
Front Extension
26 Netherhouse Road Shaw Oldham OL2 7HY
Proposal for a front dormer.
Wrap-Around Extension
Oldham
Single storey side and rear extension.
Single Storey Side Extension
Manchester
Erection of a single storey side extension to form a garage.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 10 Beech Hill Road Grasscroft Oldham OL4 4DR | £100k–£250k | Part single-storey, part two-storey front extension, single-storey rear/side extension, rear dormer and elevational alterations with landscaping. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 124 Gainsborough Avenue Oldham OL8 1AJ | £25k–£50k | Front dormer to provide additional roof space/loft accommodation. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 87 Mayfield Road Oldham OL1 4LG | £100k–£250k | First-floor rear extension, rear dormer loft conversion and chimney removal. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 1 Denbydale Way Royton Oldham OL2 5TJ | £50k–£100k | Rear dormer to create additional roof space/loft accommodation. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 297 Waterloo Street Oldham OL4 1ER | £50k–£100k | Installation of a front dormer to create additional roof/loft space. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
10 Beech Hill Road Grasscroft Oldham OL4 4DR
Part single-storey, part two-storey front extension, single-storey rear/side extension, rear dormer and elevational alterations with landscaping.
Loft Conversion
124 Gainsborough Avenue Oldham OL8 1AJ
Front dormer to provide additional roof space/loft accommodation.
Loft Conversion
87 Mayfield Road Oldham OL1 4LG
First-floor rear extension, rear dormer loft conversion and chimney removal.
Loft Conversion
1 Denbydale Way Royton Oldham OL2 5TJ
Rear dormer to create additional roof space/loft accommodation.
Loft Conversion
297 Waterloo Street Oldham OL4 1ER
Installation of a front dormer to create additional roof/loft space.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Room | 20 Gladstone Terrace Road Greenfield Oldham OL3 7HF | £25k–£50k | Construction of a garden room. | Approved |
| New Build | Land Adjacent To Shell Petrol Station Hobson Street Failsworth Oldham M35 0JH | Proposal for the erection of two semi-detached dwellings. | Approved | |
| Garage Conversion | 18 Woodbrook Avenue Springhead Oldham OL4 4BT | £25k–£50k | Demolish existing conservatory and convert attached garage into a bedroom with a new pitched roof. | Approved |
| Heritage | Bunkers Farm Tunstead Lane Greenfield Oldham OL3 7NY | £25k–£50k | Listed building consent for replacement of windows and external doors with heritage-style thermally-broken stainless steel casement and fixed units with slimline double glazing within existing openings. | Pending |
| Heritage | Bunkers Farm Tunstead Lane Greenfield Oldham OL3 7NY | £25k–£50k | Householder application to replace existing windows and external doors with heritage-style thermally-broken stainless steel casement and fixed units with slimline double glazing within existing openings. | Pending |
Garden Room
20 Gladstone Terrace Road Greenfield Oldham OL3 7HF
Construction of a garden room.
New Build
Land Adjacent To Shell Petrol Station Hobson Street Failsworth Oldham M35 0JH
Proposal for the erection of two semi-detached dwellings.
Garage Conversion
18 Woodbrook Avenue Springhead Oldham OL4 4BT
Demolish existing conservatory and convert attached garage into a bedroom with a new pitched roof.
Heritage
Bunkers Farm Tunstead Lane Greenfield Oldham OL3 7NY
Listed building consent for replacement of windows and external doors with heritage-style thermally-broken stainless steel casement and fixed units with slimline double glazing within existing openings.
Heritage
Bunkers Farm Tunstead Lane Greenfield Oldham OL3 7NY
Householder application to replace existing windows and external doors with heritage-style thermally-broken stainless steel casement and fixed units with slimline double glazing within existing openings.
Data sourced from Oldham Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Oldham.
Garden room
£25k–£50k20 Gladstone Terrace Road Greenfield Oldham OL3 7HF
Construction of a garden room.
Erection of a single storey side extension to main wing
£50k–£100kDryclough Manor Shaw Road Royton Oldham OL2 6DA
Erection of a single storey side extension to the main wing of the property.
Front dormer
£50k–£100kOldham
Construction of a front dormer.
Front dormer.
£50k–£100k26 Netherhouse Road Shaw Oldham OL2 7HY
Proposal for a front dormer.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Oldham
42%
Approved
58%
Pending
0%
Refused
In Oldham, 42% of planning applications are approved, 58% are still pending, and 0% are refused. Pending applications can give builders an opportunity to make contact while projects are still at an early stage.
Getting in touch earlier puts you in a stronger position before others step in.
Based on planning applications submitted over the last 30 days.
Planning Approval Times in Oldham
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Oldham, the median time from submission to decision is 8 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 Oldham
In Oldham, the vast majority (96%) 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 Oldham
Oldham's town centre regeneration, anchored by the Old Town Hall's conversion into a cinema and the wider Parliament Square scheme, has brought renewed investment into the borough's core, though most residential construction activity remains in its suburban and Pennine village communities. Chadderton, Royton, and Shaw produce a steady, affordable stream of extension and loft conversion work, while Saddleworth's stone-built villages command higher renovation budgets reflecting their more distinctive, sought-after character and tighter conservation controls.
How to Win Jobs in Oldham
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