Updated 22 October 2026 · 116 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in York
Find construction leads in York from new planning applications across York Central, the city centre and surrounding areas.
- New planning applications added frequently from City of York Council
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Data sourced from City of York Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
116
New Leads (30 Days)
£105,388
Average Project Value
26
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in York
York Central, the 2 billion pound regeneration site behind York railway station, has secured detailed planning consent for its first phase: 1,014 mixed-tenure homes, a 213 bedroom hotel, parkland, and a new western station entrance, with site investigation starting now and the first homes ready by early 2029. The wider 110 acre scheme will eventually deliver at least 2,500 homes and over a million square feet of commercial space, led by Homes England, Network Rail, and City of York Council alongside developers McLaren Property and Arlington Real Estate. Away from York Central, established residential areas keep a steady flow of extensions and loft conversions on period housing.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in York over the past 30 days.
In York, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 78 of the 116 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Heritages also showing consistent demand alongside Garden Rooms. 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 York
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in York, based on recent planning records.
- 1Complete Plans2Build Limited
- 2Townscape Architects Limited
- 3CA Architectural
- 4Vincent & Partners
- 5York Drawing Services Ltd
- 6CKA Yorkshire
- 7Mass Architecture
- 8RRAD
- 9Potential Homes
- 10ONeill Associates
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in York 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 around the newer sites at York Central, where new-build plots are more common.
Recent Planning Applications in York
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap-Around Extension | York | £100k–£250k | Single storey side/rear extension, dormer, roof terrace, and window replacements. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | Holmleigh Malton Road Heworth York YO31 9LT | £100k–£250k | Alterations to two semi-detached dwellings including single storey rear extensions and dormers. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 7 Pinelands Haxby York YO32 3YT | £100k–£250k | Two storey side and single storey rear extension. | Refused |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 16A Brecksfields Skelton York YO30 1YD | £100k–£250k | Two-storey side and rear extensions and a single-storey side extension (resubmission). | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | 33 Springbank Avenue Dunnington York YO19 5PZ | £100k–£250k | Single-storey rear extension and first-floor rear extension to the property. | Approved |
Wrap-Around Extension
York
Single storey side/rear extension, dormer, roof terrace, and window replacements.
Double Storey Extension
Holmleigh Malton Road Heworth York YO31 9LT
Alterations to two semi-detached dwellings including single storey rear extensions and dormers.
Wrap-Around Extension
7 Pinelands Haxby York YO32 3YT
Two storey side and single storey rear extension.
Wrap-Around Extension
16A Brecksfields Skelton York YO30 1YD
Two-storey side and rear extensions and a single-storey side extension (resubmission).
Single Storey Rear Extension
33 Springbank Avenue Dunnington York YO19 5PZ
Single-storey rear extension and first-floor rear extension to the property.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 12 Edgeware Road York YO10 4DG | £100k–£250k | Single-storey rear extension, hip-to-gable roof extension, second-floor rear extension and installation of solar panels to front roofslope. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 49 Rawcliffe Lane York YO30 5SJ | £50k–£100k | Single-storey rear extension with rear dormer and detached outbuilding. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 24 Lindley Street York YO24 4JF | £50k–£100k | Single-storey rear extension with rear dormer, replacement windows and two rooflights to the front. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 14 Vesper Walk Huntington York YO32 9SZ | £50k–£100k | Front dormer roof extension (dormer/roof extension). | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Byro 1 Appleton Road Bishopthorpe York YO23 2RF | £100k–£250k | Two-storey side extension, single-storey front extension and front and rear dormers. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
12 Edgeware Road York YO10 4DG
Single-storey rear extension, hip-to-gable roof extension, second-floor rear extension and installation of solar panels to front roofslope.
Loft Conversion
49 Rawcliffe Lane York YO30 5SJ
Single-storey rear extension with rear dormer and detached outbuilding.
Loft Conversion
24 Lindley Street York YO24 4JF
Single-storey rear extension with rear dormer, replacement windows and two rooflights to the front.
Loft Conversion
14 Vesper Walk Huntington York YO32 9SZ
Front dormer roof extension (dormer/roof extension).
Loft Conversion
Byro 1 Appleton Road Bishopthorpe York YO23 2RF
Two-storey side extension, single-storey front extension and front and rear dormers.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage | York | £100k–£250k | Internal alterations to create six additional bedrooms with refurbishment works. | Approved |
| Heritage | York | £25k–£50k | Installation of glazed balustrading and access gates to roof terrace areas. | Approved |
| Heritage | York | £100k–£250k | Conversion of two dwellings into one and two flats into one dwelling. | Approved |
| Heritage | York | £25k–£50k | Listed building consent for the permanent siting of an operational vehicle as a visitor information centre. | Withdrawn |
| New Build | Wheldrake | £250k–£1m | Construction of a dwelling following the demolition of an agricultural building. | Refused |
Heritage
York
Internal alterations to create six additional bedrooms with refurbishment works.
Heritage
York
Installation of glazed balustrading and access gates to roof terrace areas.
Heritage
York
Conversion of two dwellings into one and two flats into one dwelling.
Heritage
York
Listed building consent for the permanent siting of an operational vehicle as a visitor information centre.
New Build
Wheldrake
Construction of a dwelling following the demolition of an agricultural building.
Data sourced from City of York Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across York.
Internal alterations in the basement and first floor to create four additional bedrooms
£100k–£250kYork
Internal alterations to create six additional bedrooms with refurbishment works.
External works to include the installation of glazed balustrading and associated access gates to existing roof terrace areas
£25k–£50kYork
Installation of glazed balustrading and access gates to roof terrace areas.
Internal and external works for conversion of 2no. dwellings into 1no. dwelling, and 2no. flats to 1no. dwelling
£100k–£250kYork
Conversion of two dwellings into one and two flats into one dwelling.
Single storey side/rear extension, dormer and roof terrace to rear, replacement windows throughout, alterations to front porch and fenestration, installation of solar panels to side elevation and demolition of outbuilding
£100k–£250kYork
Single storey side/rear extension, dormer, roof terrace, and window replacements.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in York
46%
Approved
50%
Pending
4%
Refused
In York, 46% of planning applications are approved, 50% are still pending, and 4% are refused. Pending applications can give builders an opportunity to make contact while projects are still at an early stage.
Reaching out while applications are still active helps you get ahead of the pack.
Based on planning applications submitted over the last 30 days.
Planning Approval Times in York
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in York, the median time from submission to decision is 8 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 York
In York, 74% of planning applications are domestic and 26% are commercial. Both segments offer opportunities depending on the scale of work you take on.
Demand for Building Work in York
York Central is set to dominate the city's construction market for years to come, bringing sustained groundworks and finishing trade work as the first of its 2,500 planned homes are delivered. Away from this scheme, established residential areas across York support a steady, more standard flow of extension and loft conversion work on period housing, often shaped by the city's extensive conservation areas.
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