Updated 8 October 2026 · 153 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Stockport
Access construction leads in Stockport 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 Stockport Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
153
New Leads (30 Days)
£115,049
Average Project Value
49
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Stockport
Stockport is in the middle of one of Greater Manchester's largest regeneration programmes, with over £1 billion committed to transforming the town centre under the Town Centre West masterplan led by Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation. Weir Mill, a former Victorian textile mill, is being converted into more than 250 apartments alongside new-build blocks, and sits alongside the new £140 million Stockport Interchange transport hub — both part of a wider pipeline of mill conversions and new-build schemes across the town centre. Away from the regeneration zone, Bramhall, Cheadle, and Hazel Grove keep a more affluent, suburban character with larger detached and semi-detached housing, generating steady demand for extensions and loft conversions. Marple, on the edge of the Peak District, has its own conservation area around the Peak Forest Canal and its historic flight of locks, adding a distinctly semi-rural character to the borough.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Stockport over the past 30 days.
In Stockport, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 130 of the 153 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Porches also showing consistent demand alongside Loft Conversions. 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 Stockport
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Stockport, based on recent planning records.
- 1MAST Architecture Ltd
- 2ExtensionsNW Ltd
- 3S R Miles Ltd
- 4Bradley Building Design Ltd
- 5DSquare Architects
- 6AG Architectural Solutions Ltd.
- 7PLG DESIGN LTD
- 8Grace Architecture
- 9Plans To Build It Ltd
- 10WILLIAM MCCALL
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Stockport 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 Bramhall, Cheadle, and Marple, where larger properties and more extensive upgrades are common.
Recent Planning Applications in Stockport
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Storey Front Extension | Cheadle | £50k–£100k | Single-storey front extension to existing commercial premises to expand shop area and accommodate additional facilities. | Refused |
| Extension | Land At 216 -218 Stockport Road Cheadle Heath Stockport SK3 0LX | Full planning application for an extension to the existing car park to create 15 additional spaces and associated works. | Approved | |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Stockport | £100k–£250k | Proposed single storey rear extension with specific dimensions. | Approved |
| Rear Extension | Stockport | £25k–£50k | Creation of a balcony on the flat roof of the existing rear extension with associated features. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | 27 Park Road Romiley Stockport SK6 4AR | £100k–£250k | Proposed two-storey and single-storey side extension to the property. | Approved |
Single Storey Front Extension
Cheadle
Single-storey front extension to existing commercial premises to expand shop area and accommodate additional facilities.
Extension
Land At 216 -218 Stockport Road Cheadle Heath Stockport SK3 0LX
Full planning application for an extension to the existing car park to create 15 additional spaces and associated works.
Single Storey Rear Extension
Stockport
Proposed single storey rear extension with specific dimensions.
Rear Extension
Stockport
Creation of a balcony on the flat roof of the existing rear extension with associated features.
Double Storey Extension
27 Park Road Romiley Stockport SK6 4AR
Proposed two-storey and single-storey side extension to the property.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 84 Hollins Lane Marple Bridge Stockport SK6 5DA | £50k–£100k | Householder works including relocation of front entrance, replacement of front door with window, removal of car port and rear dormer loft conversion with rooflights plus new rear doors and apex window. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Stockport | £50k–£100k | Proposed dormer extension; two‑storey side extension previously approved (ref DC/096766). | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Stockport | £100k–£250k | Two-storey side extension (extending previous side extension), replacement roof with higher ridge and three dormers (two front, one rear). | Refused |
| Loft Conversion | 4 Greenway Bramhall Stockport SK7 1DD | £100k–£250k | Single-storey pitched roof side and rear extension with new front porch and partial loft/roof space conversion to form an additional bedroom. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Stockport | £50k–£100k | Loft dormer conversion with vertical cladding to the dormer. | Approved |
Loft Conversion
84 Hollins Lane Marple Bridge Stockport SK6 5DA
Householder works including relocation of front entrance, replacement of front door with window, removal of car port and rear dormer loft conversion with rooflights plus new rear doors and apex window.
Loft Conversion
Stockport
Proposed dormer extension; two‑storey side extension previously approved (ref DC/096766).
Loft Conversion
Stockport
Two-storey side extension (extending previous side extension), replacement roof with higher ridge and three dormers (two front, one rear).
Loft Conversion
4 Greenway Bramhall Stockport SK7 1DD
Single-storey pitched roof side and rear extension with new front porch and partial loft/roof space conversion to form an additional bedroom.
Loft Conversion
Stockport
Loft dormer conversion with vertical cladding to the dormer.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Room | Bramhall | £50k–£100k | Construction of a new outbuilding to house a hydrotherapy pool. | Approved |
| Garage Conversion | 23 Mulberry Mews Heaton Norris Stockport SK4 1HX | £25k–£50k | Proposed garage conversion. | Approved |
| Dropped Kerb | Stockport | £25k–£50k | Proposal for a new dropped kerb and driveway. | Approved |
| Porch | 13 Devonshire Park Road Davenport Stockport SK2 6JZ | Under £25k | Remove and replace existing glazed porch surround with an open porch. | Approved |
| Garden Room | 7 Park Gates Avenue Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Stockport SK8 7DG | £25k–£50k | Demolish existing detached garage and erect replacement garage / outbuilding. | Approved |
Garden Room
Bramhall
Construction of a new outbuilding to house a hydrotherapy pool.
Garage Conversion
23 Mulberry Mews Heaton Norris Stockport SK4 1HX
Proposed garage conversion.
Dropped Kerb
Stockport
Proposal for a new dropped kerb and driveway.
Porch
13 Devonshire Park Road Davenport Stockport SK2 6JZ
Remove and replace existing glazed porch surround with an open porch.
Garden Room
7 Park Gates Avenue Cheadle Hulme Cheadle Stockport SK8 7DG
Demolish existing detached garage and erect replacement garage / outbuilding.
Data sourced from Stockport Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Stockport.
Single-storey front extension to the existing commercial premises at ground floor level.
£50k–£100kCheadle
Single-storey front extension to existing commercial premises to expand shop area and accommodate additional facilities.
Construction of a new out building to house a hydrotherapy pool.
£50k–£100kBramhall
Construction of a new outbuilding to house a hydrotherapy pool.
Proposed Garage Conversion
£25k–£50k23 Mulberry Mews Heaton Norris Stockport SK4 1HX
Proposed garage conversion.
Dropped kerb and driveway
£25k–£50kStockport
Proposal for a new dropped kerb and driveway.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Stockport
49%
Approved
49%
Pending
2%
Refused
In Stockport, 49% of planning applications are approved, 49% are still pending, and 2% are refused. Pending applications can give builders an opportunity to make contact while projects are still at an early stage.
Earlier contact usually means less competition.
Based on planning applications submitted over the last 30 days.
Planning Approval Times in Stockport
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Stockport, the median time from submission to decision is 6 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 Stockport
In Stockport, the vast majority (93%) 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 Stockport
Stockport's town centre regeneration is bringing sustained new-build and mill-conversion activity that will likely run for years given the scale of the masterplan, offering groundworkers, steel erectors, and finishing trades a long pipeline of work close to the town centre. Away from that regeneration zone, Bramhall, Cheadle, and Hazel Grove's larger, more affluent housing stock supports higher-spec extension and refurbishment projects, while Marple's semi-rural setting produces smaller-scale extension and outbuilding work reflecting its more traditional village character.
How to Win Jobs in Stockport
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