Updated 23 September 2026 · 76 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Rochdale
Access construction leads in Rochdale 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 Rochdale Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
76
New Leads (30 Days)
£147,635
Average Project Value
28
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Rochdale
Rochdale is the birthplace of the co-operative movement, and its town centre — including the historic Toad Lane where the Rochdale Pioneers opened their first store — sits at the heart of a £400 million regeneration programme. Rochdale Riverside, the first phase of that programme, has already delivered a new retail, leisure, and cinema complex, with a second phase now under way bringing 240 new homes and a hotel into the town centre. Away from the regeneration zone, Heywood and Middleton keep a more conventional suburban character of Victorian and inter-war terraces, generating a steady flow of extensions and loft conversions. Littleborough, Milnrow, and Wardle, on the Pennine fringe, have a distinctly different, stone-built village character with their own conservation areas, producing smaller-scale extension and barn conversion work rather than large developments.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Rochdale over the past 30 days.
In Rochdale, Extensions account for the majority of planning applications (60 of 97 in the last 30 days), with Loft Conversions also showing consistent demand alongside Heritages.
Most Active Architects and Planning Consultants in Rochdale
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Rochdale, based on recent planning records.
- 1JAMES CAMPBELL ASSOCIATES LTD
- 2Conway Architectural Design
- 3Seven Architecture
- 4Kevin Foey
- 5TDM Architectural Design
- 6Solid Void
- 7Gold Sketch Studios LTD
- 8P4B Architecture Ltd
- 9Diogel Architecture
- 10Plans Drawn
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Rochdale 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 Littleborough, Milnrow, and Wardle, where larger rural properties and more extensive upgrades are common.
Recent Planning Applications in Rochdale
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Storey Front Extension | FIELDWAY, ROCHDALE | £50k–£100k | Single storey front and rear extensions with various alterations. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 31 BURY OLD ROAD, HEYWOOD, OL10 3HU | £50k–£100k | Single storey rear extension with side patio and rear outbuilding. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Rochdale | £100k–£250k | Proposed single-storey rear and first floor side extension. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Rochdale | £100k–£250k | Single storey side and rear extensions with dormers and roof lights. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 52B KINGSWAY, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1LG | £100k–£250k | Two storey side, single storey rear and front porch extensions following demolition of existing conservatory and garage. | Approved |
Single Storey Front Extension
FIELDWAY, ROCHDALE
Single storey front and rear extensions with various alterations.
Wrap-Around Extension
31 BURY OLD ROAD, HEYWOOD, OL10 3HU
Single storey rear extension with side patio and rear outbuilding.
Wrap-Around Extension
Rochdale
Proposed single-storey rear and first floor side extension.
Wrap-Around Extension
Rochdale
Single storey side and rear extensions with dormers and roof lights.
Wrap-Around Extension
52B KINGSWAY, MIDDLETON, MANCHESTER, M24 1LG
Two storey side, single storey rear and front porch extensions following demolition of existing conservatory and garage.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 20 CROSSGATES ROAD, MILNROW, ROCHDALE, OL16 3EW | £100k–£250k | Two-storey side extension with rear dormer, front fenestration changes including new entrance and two rooflights. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 36 WORDSWORTH WAY, ROCHDALE, OL11 5JE | £50k–£100k | Single-storey rear extension, front porch and rear dormer with loft conversion. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 45 CAMBERLEY DRIVE, ROCHDALE, OL11 4BA | £50k–£100k | Retrospective application for rear dormer extension, garage conversion to habitable room and fenestration/velux alterations. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 12 MARSDEN CLOSE, ROCHDALE, OL16 4SD | £100k–£250k | Front dormers, first-floor rear extension and part two/part single-storey rear extension with external render and altered fenestration. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 19 WORDSWORTH WAY, ROCHDALE, OL11 5JE | £100k–£250k | Alterations including raising the ridge height to create additional living space, a first-floor/two-storey side extension and changes to the roof of the existing ground-floor front extension. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
20 CROSSGATES ROAD, MILNROW, ROCHDALE, OL16 3EW
Two-storey side extension with rear dormer, front fenestration changes including new entrance and two rooflights.
Loft Conversion
36 WORDSWORTH WAY, ROCHDALE, OL11 5JE
Single-storey rear extension, front porch and rear dormer with loft conversion.
Loft Conversion
45 CAMBERLEY DRIVE, ROCHDALE, OL11 4BA
Retrospective application for rear dormer extension, garage conversion to habitable room and fenestration/velux alterations.
Loft Conversion
12 MARSDEN CLOSE, ROCHDALE, OL16 4SD
Front dormers, first-floor rear extension and part two/part single-storey rear extension with external render and altered fenestration.
Loft Conversion
19 WORDSWORTH WAY, ROCHDALE, OL11 5JE
Alterations including raising the ridge height to create additional living space, a first-floor/two-storey side extension and changes to the roof of the existing ground-floor front extension.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage | 33-35 BROAD LANE, ROCHDALE, OL16 4PG | £100k–£250k | Consent for replacement of all windows and external doors, and internal reconfiguration of a Grade II Listed building. | Approved |
| Garden Room | 311 KINGSWAY, ROCHDALE, OL16 5BX | £250k–£1m | Removal of existing structures and installation of jet wash bays with outbuildings and fencing. | Refused |
| New Build | Land at Egerton Street (Former New Jerusalem Church), Middleton, M24 4QD | £250k–£1m | Erection of seven residential dwellings with associated access and amenities. | Approved |
| Garden Room | Land next to 13 KERSHAW ST, HEYWOOD , OL10 3HA | £50k–£100k | Reserved Matters application for the erection of 2 semi-detached properties following demolition of existing outbuilding. | Approved |
| Heritage | MAWRODE FARM, MOOR ROAD, LITTLEBOROUGH, OL15 9QH | Under £25k | Replacement of electricity cables under the driveway and up the side elevation of a listed building. | Approved |
Heritage
33-35 BROAD LANE, ROCHDALE, OL16 4PG
Consent for replacement of all windows and external doors, and internal reconfiguration of a Grade II Listed building.
Garden Room
311 KINGSWAY, ROCHDALE, OL16 5BX
Removal of existing structures and installation of jet wash bays with outbuildings and fencing.
New Build
Land at Egerton Street (Former New Jerusalem Church), Middleton, M24 4QD
Erection of seven residential dwellings with associated access and amenities.
Garden Room
Land next to 13 KERSHAW ST, HEYWOOD , OL10 3HA
Reserved Matters application for the erection of 2 semi-detached properties following demolition of existing outbuilding.
Heritage
MAWRODE FARM, MOOR ROAD, LITTLEBOROUGH, OL15 9QH
Replacement of electricity cables under the driveway and up the side elevation of a listed building.
Data sourced from Rochdale Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Rochdale.
Listed building consent for works to Grade II Listed building consisting; replacement of all windows and external doors, internal reconfiguration
£100k–£250k33-35 BROAD LANE, ROCHDALE, OL16 4PG
Consent for replacement of all windows and external doors, and internal reconfiguration of a Grade II Listed building.
Removal of existing building and structures and installation of 5no. jet wash bays, erection of outbuildings, perimeter fencing with access gates and parking area
£250k–£1m311 KINGSWAY, ROCHDALE, OL16 5BX
Removal of existing structures and installation of jet wash bays with outbuildings and fencing.
Erection of seven residential dwellings (Use Class C3) with associated access works including formation of a new dropped kerb, parking, bin storage, landscaping and private amenity space.
£250k–£1mLand at Egerton Street (Former New Jerusalem Church), Middleton, M24 4QD
Erection of seven residential dwellings with associated access and amenities.
Single storey front extension, single storey rear extension, addition of render to rear elevation, alterations to fenestration, installation of external stair canopy and railing, installation of boundary treatment and associated works including landscaping
£50k–£100kFIELDWAY, ROCHDALE
Single storey front and rear extensions with various alterations.
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46%
Approved
50%
Pending
4%
Rejected
In Rochdale, 46% of planning applications are approved, 50% are still pending, and 4% are rejected. Contacting homeowners early gives you the best chance of winning work.
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Based on planning application outcomes over the last 3 months.
Planning Approval Times in Rochdale
In Rochdale, most planning applications are decided within 7 weeks. Smaller projects like extensions tend to be approved more quickly, while larger developments can take longer.
Domestic vs Commercial Projects in Rochdale
In Rochdale, the vast majority (86%) 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 Rochdale
Rochdale's town centre is in the middle of one of Greater Manchester's largest regeneration programmes, with Rochdale Riverside's second phase bringing new-build housing directly into the town centre for the first time in decades. That activity runs alongside a steadier suburban market in Heywood and Middleton, where extension and loft conversion work remains the dominant type of project, while Littleborough, Milnrow, and Wardle's stone-built housing on the Pennine fringe supports smaller but higher-spec renovation work.
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