Updated 22 October 2026 · 37 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Ashfield
Access construction leads in Ashfield by tracking newly submitted planning applications. See which homeowners and developers across the district are preparing extensions, loft conversions, and new builds, and get in touch before they begin shortlisting builders.
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Data sourced from Ashfield District Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
37
New Leads (30 Days)
£165,972
Average Project Value
10
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Ashfield
Ashfield has more than 100 million pounds of Towns Fund investment flowing into the district, funding projects including a new automated distribution centre, health hubs, sports facilities, and leisure improvements at Kings Mill Reservoir. On the housing side, Sutton-in-Ashfield has gained planning permission for a 300 home extension on land at Newark Road and Coxmoor Road, while Kirkby-in-Ashfield is seeing a gateway regeneration project of one and two bedroom flats due to start construction in early 2026. The Hollinwell Heath development is also bringing 196 new properties across 16.2 acres of former agricultural land. Away from these sites, established areas of Sutton-in-Ashfield and Kirkby-in-Ashfield keep a steady flow of extensions and loft conversions on inter-war housing.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Ashfield over the past 30 days.
In Ashfield, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 28 of the 37 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with New Builds 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 Ashfield
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Ashfield, based on recent planning records.
- 1njw design
- 2M.I.C. Design
- 3Ellis Riley & Son Ltd
- 4Building Design Consultancy ltd
- 5Hampton Booth
- 6Architectural Building Design Services Limited
- 7SCG Design Ltd.
- 8GPW Architects
- 9Rick Cobham Design Ltd
- 10SJI Designs Ltd
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Ashfield 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 Sutton-in-Ashfield and Hollinwell Heath, where new-build plots are more common.
Recent Planning Applications in Ashfield
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extension | 17 Old Mill Close, Bestwood Village, Nottinghamshire, NG6 8TA | £50k–£100k | Replacement of existing hipped roof with gabled roof and addition of dormer windows. | Approved |
| Extension | Robinson Plastic Packaging Ltd, Lowmoor Road, Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 7JU | £250k–£1m | Extension to existing factory to create a new warehouse. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Leamlara, 7 Chapel Road, Selston, Nottinghamshire, NG16 6BW | £50k–£100k | Single-storey rear extension to an existing dwelling. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | 26 Whyburn Lane, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, NG15 6QN | £50k–£100k | Two-storey and single-storey rear extensions with associated internal alterations. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 110 Skegby Road, Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 9FF | £50k–£100k | Removal of existing garage and construction of single-storey rear extension with canopy, raised patio and single-storey side extension. | Approved |
Extension
17 Old Mill Close, Bestwood Village, Nottinghamshire, NG6 8TA
Replacement of existing hipped roof with gabled roof and addition of dormer windows.
Extension
Robinson Plastic Packaging Ltd, Lowmoor Road, Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 7JU
Extension to existing factory to create a new warehouse.
Single Storey Rear Extension
Leamlara, 7 Chapel Road, Selston, Nottinghamshire, NG16 6BW
Single-storey rear extension to an existing dwelling.
Double Storey Extension
26 Whyburn Lane, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, NG15 6QN
Two-storey and single-storey rear extensions with associated internal alterations.
Wrap-Around Extension
110 Skegby Road, Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 9FF
Removal of existing garage and construction of single-storey rear extension with canopy, raised patio and single-storey side extension.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Nottingham | £50k–£100k | Loft extension with a rear flat‑roof dormer and brick gable. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 182 Sutton Road, Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8HY | £100k–£250k | Application to vary approved roof materials and finishes for a consent that includes single-storey side/rear extension, two-storey side extension and loft conversion with rear dormers. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
Nottingham
Loft extension with a rear flat‑roof dormer and brick gable.
Loft Conversion
182 Sutton Road, Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8HY
Application to vary approved roof materials and finishes for a consent that includes single-storey side/rear extension, two-storey side extension and loft conversion with rear dormers.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | Land On The West Side Of Brickyard, Brickyard Drive, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire | Proposal for the construction of semi-detached dwellings. | Refused | |
| New Build | Former Electricity Substation, Nottingham Road, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire | £100k–£250k | Demolish redundant electricity substation and construct a self-build dwelling with parking. | Refused |
| Garden Room | 12 Bolingey Way, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, NG15 6GZ | £25k–£50k | Full planning to erect a detached single‑storey garden room to the rear of the property. | Approved |
| New Build | Nottinghamshire | £250k–£1m | Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of two new dwellings. | Refused |
| Heritage | The Firs, Buttery Lane, Teversal, Nottinghamshire, NG17 3JN | £25k–£50k | Full planning application to replace rear and side windows within a conservation area. | Refused |
New Build
Land On The West Side Of Brickyard, Brickyard Drive, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire
Proposal for the construction of semi-detached dwellings.
New Build
Former Electricity Substation, Nottingham Road, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire
Demolish redundant electricity substation and construct a self-build dwelling with parking.
Garden Room
12 Bolingey Way, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, NG15 6GZ
Full planning to erect a detached single‑storey garden room to the rear of the property.
New Build
Nottinghamshire
Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of two new dwellings.
Heritage
The Firs, Buttery Lane, Teversal, Nottinghamshire, NG17 3JN
Full planning application to replace rear and side windows within a conservation area.
Data sourced from Ashfield District Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Ashfield.
Existing hipped roof to be replaced with gabled roof, including roof lights to front and rear, 3 x hipped dormer windows
£50k–£100k17 Old Mill Close, Bestwood Village, Nottinghamshire, NG6 8TA
Replacement of existing hipped roof with gabled roof and addition of dormer windows.
Extension to existing factory to create new warehouse
£250k–£1mRobinson Plastic Packaging Ltd, Lowmoor Road, Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 7JU
Extension to existing factory to create a new warehouse.
Demolition of existing redundant substation, construction of self-build dwelling with parking
£100k–£250kFormer Electricity Substation, Nottingham Road, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire
Demolish redundant electricity substation and construct a self-build dwelling with parking.
Single storey rear extension
£50k–£100kLeamlara, 7 Chapel Road, Selston, Nottinghamshire, NG16 6BW
Single-storey rear extension to an existing dwelling.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Ashfield
32%
Approved
46%
Pending
22%
Refused
In Ashfield, 32% of planning applications are approved, 46% are still pending, and 22% are refused. Pending applications can give builders an opportunity to make contact while projects are still at an early stage.
Getting in touch earlier puts you in a stronger position before others step in.
Based on planning applications submitted over the last 30 days.
Planning Approval Times in Ashfield
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Ashfield, the median time from submission to decision is 7 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 Ashfield
In Ashfield, the vast majority (89%) 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 Ashfield
Sutton-in-Ashfield's 300 home extension and the Hollinwell Heath development are set to bring sustained new-build and groundworks activity to Ashfield over the coming years, alongside the wider Towns Fund investment reshaping the district's town centres. Away from these larger sites, established residential areas of Sutton-in-Ashfield and Kirkby-in-Ashfield support a steady, more standard flow of extension and loft conversion work on inter-war housing stock.
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