Updated 23 September 2026 · 48 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.
- New planning applications added frequently from Oldham Council
- Connect with homeowners at the early planning stage
- No shared enquiries or competitive bidding
Data sourced from Oldham Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
48
New Leads (30 Days)
£117,448
Average Project Value
18
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 account for the majority of planning applications (44 of 63 in the last 30 days), with Loft Conversions also showing consistent demand alongside Garden Rooms.
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
- 2WILLIAM MCCALL
- 3Gamble King and Noone Limited
- 4Kevin Foey
- 5GreenSky Architecture
- 6SHUAS
- 7Purple Plans Ltd
- 8Walker Architectural Design Ltd
- 9Design & Architecture Workshop
- 10Goodchild Design Partnership
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap-Around Extension | Oldham | £100k–£250k | Demolish garage, construct new side extension and rear dormer. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 6 Bramblewood Chadderton Oldham OL9 9UB | £100k–£250k | Demolition of existing rear conservatory and side extension, with new two-storey part side and part rear extension, single storey infill extension, two storey front extension, and front porch. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | 26 Saint Annes Crescent Grasscroft Oldham OL4 4JH | £100k–£250k | Part demolition of existing garage and erection of a two storey side extension. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | 37 Tandlewood Park Royton Oldham OL2 5UZ | £100k–£250k | Erection of a two storey side extension with an undercroft. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Oldham | £50k–£100k | Single storey side and rear extension. | Approved |
Wrap-Around Extension
Oldham
Demolish garage, construct new side extension and rear dormer.
Wrap-Around Extension
6 Bramblewood Chadderton Oldham OL9 9UB
Demolition of existing rear conservatory and side extension, with new two-storey part side and part rear extension, single storey infill extension, two storey front extension, and front porch.
Double Storey Extension
26 Saint Annes Crescent Grasscroft Oldham OL4 4JH
Part demolition of existing garage and erection of a two storey side extension.
Double Storey Extension
37 Tandlewood Park Royton Oldham OL2 5UZ
Erection of a two storey side extension with an undercroft.
Wrap-Around Extension
Oldham
Single storey side and rear extension.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Oldham | £50k–£100k | Installation of front and rear dormers. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 23 Eric Street Oldham OL4 1LZ | £50k–£100k | Householder proposal for a single-storey rear extension and front and rear dormer windows. | Approved |
| 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 | 75 Latimer Street Oldham OL4 1DR | £50k–£100k | Front and rear dormer roof extensions (loft conversion works). | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 87 Mayfield Road Oldham OL1 4LG | £100k–£250k | First-floor rear extension, rear dormer loft conversion and chimney removal. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
Oldham
Installation of front and rear dormers.
Loft Conversion
23 Eric Street Oldham OL4 1LZ
Householder proposal for a single-storey rear extension and front and rear dormer windows.
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
75 Latimer Street Oldham OL4 1DR
Front and rear dormer roof extensions (loft conversion works).
Loft Conversion
87 Mayfield Road Oldham OL1 4LG
First-floor rear extension, rear dormer loft conversion and chimney removal.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Room | Oldham | £50k–£100k | Construction of a single storey residential annexe outbuilding ancillary to the host dwelling, including partial demolition of existing garage. | 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. | Pending |
| 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
Oldham
Construction of a single storey residential annexe outbuilding ancillary to the host dwelling, including partial demolition of existing garage.
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.
1) Demolish existing detached garage 2) New side extension 3) Side extension with attached summer house 4) Rear dormer
£100k–£250kOldham
Demolish garage, construct new side extension and rear dormer.
1) Demolition of existing rear conservatory, roofed decking and single storey side extension. 2) Part single storey part two storey side extension. 3) Front entrance canopy. 4) Part single storey part two storey rear extension. 5) Juliet balcony to first floor rear.
£100k–£250k6 Bramblewood Chadderton Oldham OL9 9UB
Demolition of existing rear conservatory and side extension, with new two-storey part side and part rear extension, single storey infill extension, two storey front extension, and front porch.
Part demolition of existing garage and erection of a two storey side extension.
£100k–£250k26 Saint Annes Crescent Grasscroft Oldham OL4 4JH
Part demolition of existing garage and erection of a two storey side extension.
Front and rear dormers
£50k–£100kOldham
Installation of front and rear dormers.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
See All 48 Construction Leads in Oldham
Unlock full details and connect with homeowners while projects are still taking shape.
Get Access NowPlanning Application Outcomes in Oldham
50%
Approved
50%
Pending
0%
Rejected
In Oldham, 50% of planning applications are approved, 50% are still pending, and 0% 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 Oldham
In Oldham, 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 Oldham
In Oldham, the vast majority (94%) 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
Contact Homeowners Early
Planning applications highlight upcoming work, giving you a chance to get in touch before builders are shortlisted.
Focus on Approved Applications
Prioritise leads that have already received planning approval. These homeowners are ready to hire and start work.
Target Higher-Value Projects
Filter for projects over £50k. Fewer builders compete for larger jobs, giving you better margins and longer contracts.
How BuildAlert Works
Three simple steps to start winning more construction work in Oldham.
Track Planning Applications
We monitor Oldham Council and surrounding authorities daily for new residential projects.
Filter by Location & Type
Set your preferred areas, project types, and value range. See only relevant leads.
Contact Homeowners
Get contact details and send letters or emails directly to homeowners before your competitors.
Nearby Areas
Builders based in Oldham often take on work in nearby Greater Manchester boroughs such as Manchester, Tameside, and Rochdale, helping maintain a consistent flow of projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Start Getting Construction Leads in Oldham Today
Start accessing planning-based construction leads without relying on shared lead platforms.