Updated 8 October 2026 · 27 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Wigan
Access construction leads in Wigan 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 Wigan Council
- Connect with homeowners at the early planning stage
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Data sourced from Wigan Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
27
New Leads (30 Days)
£183,333
Average Project Value
7
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Wigan
Wigan's identity is built on its industrial and canal heritage, most visibly at the Wigan Pier Quarter, where a multi-million-pound regeneration project is converting the historic warehouses beside the Leeds and Liverpool Canal into events, workspace, and leisure space. Leigh, the borough's second major town, has its own landmark heritage regeneration at Leigh Spinners Mill, a former cotton mill now home to more than 60 independent businesses after a community-led restoration project. Standish and Shevington, to the north, are more affluent commuter villages with larger detached housing, while Ashton-in-Makerfield and Golborne, to the south, keep a more typical terraced and semi-detached suburban character generating steady extension and loft conversion demand. Atherton and Tyldesley, near Leigh, share the same former mill-town housing stock and construction patterns.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Wigan over the past 30 days.
In Wigan, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 18 of the 27 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Garden Rooms also showing consistent demand alongside Porches. 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 Wigan
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Wigan, based on recent planning records.
- 1Melrose Designs
- 2PAB Architects Ltd
- 3R-D Engineering Associates Ltd
- 4Jason Linnane & Associates Ltd
- 5R F Allen
- 6agfplans
- 7JL Architectural Designs
- 8mark copeland architectural services
- 9Northern Design (Oldham)
- 10MAT DESIGN LIMITED
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Wigan 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 Standish and Shevington, where larger commuter properties and more extensive upgrades are common.
Recent Planning Applications in Wigan
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Storey Extension | 1 Merlewood Drive Tyldesley Manchester M29 7PG | £100k–£250k | Single storey front extension and two storey side extension after garage demolition. | Approved |
| Extension | Wigan | £250k–£1m | Construction of a new detached dormer bungalow and garage, with landscaping after demolishing the existing bungalow and garage. | Approved |
| Extension | Wigan | £50k–£100k | Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed porch and roof alterations. | Refused |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | 88 Shevington Moor Standish Wigan WN6 0SE | £50k–£100k | Single storey rear extension and garage alterations after demolishing conservatory. | Approved |
| Rear Extension | 92 Chestnut Drive South Leigh WN7 3JX | £50k–£100k | Installation of new dormers to front and rear with external alterations to fenestration. | Approved |
Double Storey Extension
1 Merlewood Drive Tyldesley Manchester M29 7PG
Single storey front extension and two storey side extension after garage demolition.
Extension
Wigan
Construction of a new detached dormer bungalow and garage, with landscaping after demolishing the existing bungalow and garage.
Extension
Wigan
Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed porch and roof alterations.
Single Storey Rear Extension
88 Shevington Moor Standish Wigan WN6 0SE
Single storey rear extension and garage alterations after demolishing conservatory.
Rear Extension
92 Chestnut Drive South Leigh WN7 3JX
Installation of new dormers to front and rear with external alterations to fenestration.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 2 Ullswater Avenue Orrell Wigan WN5 8PF | £100k–£250k | Dormer roof works to the front, first-floor rear extension and single-storey side extension following demolition of a conservatory. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
2 Ullswater Avenue Orrell Wigan WN5 8PF
Dormer roof works to the front, first-floor rear extension and single-storey side extension following demolition of a conservatory.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Room | Wigan | £25k–£50k | Proposal for a workshop in the rear garden. | Approved |
| Garage Conversion | Wigan | £25k–£50k | Conversion of garage to create a habitable room. | Approved |
| Garden Room | Premises At Primrose Street North Tyldesley Manchester M29 8BQ | £250k–£1m | Change of use from warehouse and distribution centre to MOT station and vehicle workshop. | Approved |
| Garden Room | Agricultural Land South Of Wigan Road Farm Wigan Road Golborne | £1m+ | Non-material amendment to vary approved plans to reflect updated workshop fume extract system and associated landscape, access, levels and boundary updates. | Approved |
| Heritage | Eckersley Mill 3 1900 Building Swan Meadow Road Wigan | Under £25k | Discharge of condition relating to steelwork removal for a listed building consent at Eckersley Mill. | Pending |
Garden Room
Wigan
Proposal for a workshop in the rear garden.
Garage Conversion
Wigan
Conversion of garage to create a habitable room.
Garden Room
Premises At Primrose Street North Tyldesley Manchester M29 8BQ
Change of use from warehouse and distribution centre to MOT station and vehicle workshop.
Garden Room
Agricultural Land South Of Wigan Road Farm Wigan Road Golborne
Non-material amendment to vary approved plans to reflect updated workshop fume extract system and associated landscape, access, levels and boundary updates.
Heritage
Eckersley Mill 3 1900 Building Swan Meadow Road Wigan
Discharge of condition relating to steelwork removal for a listed building consent at Eckersley Mill.
Data sourced from Wigan Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Wigan.
Single storey extension to front with render to front elevation and two storey extension to side following demolition of existing garage
£100k–£250k1 Merlewood Drive Tyldesley Manchester M29 7PG
Single storey front extension and two storey side extension after garage demolition.
Erection of a new detached dormer bungalow, garage to front and outbuilding to rear, with landscaping, following demolition of existing bungalow and garage
£250k–£1mWigan
Construction of a new detached dormer bungalow and garage, with landscaping after demolishing the existing bungalow and garage.
Workshop in rear garden
£25k–£50kWigan
Proposal for a workshop in the rear garden.
Conversion of garage to form habitable room
£25k–£50kWigan
Conversion of garage to create a habitable room.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Wigan
67%
Approved
30%
Pending
3%
Refused
Most planning applications in Wigan are approved, meaning a large proportion of these projects go ahead and become real building jobs. This creates strong opportunities for builders who contact homeowners early.
Earlier contact usually means less competition.
Based on planning applications submitted over the last 30 days.
Planning Approval Times in Wigan
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Wigan, the median time from submission to decision is 9 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 Wigan
In Wigan, the vast majority (85%) 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 Wigan
Wigan's ongoing heritage-led regeneration — at the Pier Quarter and at Leigh Spinners Mill — is reshaping how former industrial buildings across the borough are reused, bringing conversion and restoration work alongside the steady flow of standard extensions and loft conversions found in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Golborne, Atherton, and Tyldesley. Standish and Shevington's more affluent commuter housing supports higher-spec extension work, giving builders across the borough exposure to both heritage conversion projects and conventional suburban home improvement work.
How to Win Jobs in Wigan
Contact Homeowners Early
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Focus on Approved Applications
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