Updated 23 September 2026 · 151 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.
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New Leads (30 Days)
£104,222
Average Project Value
45
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 account for the majority of planning applications (128 of 203 in the last 30 days), with Porches also showing consistent demand alongside Loft Conversions.
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
- 2Bradley Building Design Ltd
- 3AG Architectural Solutions Ltd.
- 4DSquare Architects
- 5S R Miles Ltd
- 6Heaton Design Ltd
- 7Grace Architecture
- 8HED Architecture LTD
- 9PLG DESIGN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap-Around Extension | Stockport | £100k–£250k | Two storey side and rear extension with associated alterations. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | 249 Thornley Lane South North Reddish Stockport SK5 6YP | £50k–£100k | Single storey rear extension with raised terrace area. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | 108 Glossop Road Marple Bridge Stockport SK6 5EL | £100k–£250k | Two storey side extension and extension of side elevation bay. | Approved |
| Extension | Stockport | £50k–£100k | Retrospective permission for alterations to dwelling including rooflights and extension to detached store. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | 14 Chatsworth Road Hazel Grove Stockport SK7 6BT | £50k–£100k | Single storey rear infill extension. | Approved |
Wrap-Around Extension
Stockport
Two storey side and rear extension with associated alterations.
Single Storey Rear Extension
249 Thornley Lane South North Reddish Stockport SK5 6YP
Single storey rear extension with raised terrace area.
Double Storey Extension
108 Glossop Road Marple Bridge Stockport SK6 5EL
Two storey side extension and extension of side elevation bay.
Extension
Stockport
Retrospective permission for alterations to dwelling including rooflights and extension to detached store.
Single Storey Rear Extension
14 Chatsworth Road Hazel Grove Stockport SK7 6BT
Single storey rear infill extension.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Stockport | £100k–£250k | Demolition of existing conservatory for a new single-storey rear extension, garage conversion, and loft conversion with roof light. | Approved |
| 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 | Stockport | £100k–£250k | First-floor side extension, loft conversion including hip-to-gable and rear dormer, and single-storey rear extension. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
Stockport
Demolition of existing conservatory for a new single-storey rear extension, garage conversion, and loft conversion with roof light.
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
Stockport
First-floor side extension, loft conversion including hip-to-gable and rear dormer, and single-storey rear extension.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Garden Room | Stockport | £25k–£50k | Proposal for a storage shed. | Approved |
| Garage Conversion | Stockport | £25k–£50k | Conversion of detached garage/workshop to an ancillary family annex. | Approved |
| Garden Room | Stockport | £25k–£50k | Provision of an outbuilding and installation of front and rear lightwells at a dwelling. | Approved |
Garage Conversion
23 Mulberry Mews Heaton Norris Stockport SK4 1HX
Proposed garage conversion.
Dropped Kerb
Stockport
Proposal for a new dropped kerb and driveway.
Garden Room
Stockport
Proposal for a storage shed.
Garage Conversion
Stockport
Conversion of detached garage/workshop to an ancillary family annex.
Garden Room
Stockport
Provision of an outbuilding and installation of front and rear lightwells at a dwelling.
Data sourced from Stockport Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Stockport.
Proposed Garage Conversion
£25k–£50k23 Mulberry Mews Heaton Norris Stockport SK4 1HX
Proposed garage conversion.
Single storey side and rear extension and rear dormer
£100k–£250kStockport
Two storey side and rear extension with associated alterations.
Single storey rear extension with raised terrace area
£50k–£100k249 Thornley Lane South North Reddish Stockport SK5 6YP
Single storey rear extension with raised terrace area.
Two storey side extension and extension of side elevation bay
£100k–£250k108 Glossop Road Marple Bridge Stockport SK6 5EL
Two storey side extension and extension of side elevation bay.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Outcomes in Stockport
45%
Approved
53%
Pending
2%
Rejected
In Stockport, 45% of planning applications are approved, 53% are still pending, and 2% are rejected. Contacting homeowners early gives you the best chance of winning work.
Earlier contact usually means less competition.
Based on planning application outcomes over the last 3 months.
Planning Approval Times in Stockport
In Stockport, most planning applications are decided within 6 weeks. Smaller projects like extensions tend to be approved more quickly, while larger developments can take longer.
Domestic vs Commercial Projects in Stockport
In Stockport, the vast majority (97%) 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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