Updated 22 October 2026 · 27 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Nottingham
Access construction leads in Nottingham by tracking newly submitted planning applications. See which homeowners and developers across the city are preparing extensions, loft conversions, and new builds, and get in touch before they begin shortlisting builders.
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Data sourced from Nottingham City Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
27
New Leads (30 Days)
£133,796
Average Project Value
7
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Nottingham
Nottingham's city centre is home to one of the largest regeneration programmes outside London, with around 4 billion pounds of recently completed and planned development across 14 major sites. The flagship scheme is Broad Marsh, where Homes England is searching for a development partner to deliver more than 1,000 new homes and 20,000 square metres of commercial space on the former shopping centre site, alongside the nearby Island Quarter. Together these city centre schemes are expected to bring over 7,000 new homes to Nottingham in the coming years. Away from the centre, suburbs including West Bridgford, Wollaton, and Sherwood keep a strong stock of Victorian and inter-war housing, generating a steady flow of extensions and loft conversions.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Nottingham over the past 30 days.
In Nottingham, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 14 of the 27 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 Nottingham
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Nottingham, based on recent planning records.
- 1Stem Architects
- 2MAK Architecture LTD
- 3Alan McGowan Architects
- 4The Practical Planning Company
- 5FROMTHEGROUNDUP Studio Limited
- 6Dans Architectural Services
- 7Welham Architects
- 8ARCHIKEI LTD
- 9Swish Architecture Ltd
- 10Hewitt&Carr Architects
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Nottingham 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 West Bridgford and Wollaton, where larger properties support more extensive renovation budgets.
Recent Planning Applications in Nottingham
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap-Around Extension | 51 Howick Drive Nottingham Nottingham City NG6 7FQ | £50k–£100k | Erection of a single-storey wrap-around rear and side extension. | Approved |
| Rear Extension | 90 Leybourne Drive Nottingham Nottingham City NG5 5GP | £50k–£100k | Variation of Condition S1 to amend approved plans by extending first-floor rear accommodation to enlarge an existing bedroom. | Approved |
| Extension | 1 Bramcote Drive Nottingham Nottingham City NG8 2NH | £25k–£50k | Non-material amendment to change external materials to brick and grey interlocking roof tiles, amend windows and replace existing roof as per permission 26/00836/PFUL3. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | 56 Leslie Road Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 6PR | £50k–£100k | Construction of a single-storey rear extension. | Pending |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | 54 Chalfont Drive Nottingham Nottingham City NG8 3LT | £50k–£100k | Single-storey rear extension proposed to the dwelling. | Pending |
Wrap-Around Extension
51 Howick Drive Nottingham Nottingham City NG6 7FQ
Erection of a single-storey wrap-around rear and side extension.
Rear Extension
90 Leybourne Drive Nottingham Nottingham City NG5 5GP
Variation of Condition S1 to amend approved plans by extending first-floor rear accommodation to enlarge an existing bedroom.
Extension
1 Bramcote Drive Nottingham Nottingham City NG8 2NH
Non-material amendment to change external materials to brick and grey interlocking roof tiles, amend windows and replace existing roof as per permission 26/00836/PFUL3.
Single Storey Rear Extension
56 Leslie Road Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 6PR
Construction of a single-storey rear extension.
Single Storey Rear Extension
54 Chalfont Drive Nottingham Nottingham City NG8 3LT
Single-storey rear extension proposed to the dwelling.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 215 Derby Road Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 1QJ | £50k–£100k | Front porch, first-floor rear extension and dormer additions. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
215 Derby Road Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 1QJ
Front porch, first-floor rear extension and dormer additions.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage | 12 Robin Hood Terrace Nottingham Nottingham City NG3 1HF | £25k–£50k | Listed building consent for re-roofing (pitched and flat), installation of one rear Velux rooflight, replacement sash windows, new French doors and replacement front door. | Approved |
| Porch | 256 Wilford Lane Nottingham Nottingham City NG11 7AW | Under £25k | Full planning application for a new entrance porch. | Approved |
| Heritage | Mia House 1 North Circus Street Nottingham Nottingham City NG1 5AE | £25k–£50k | Listed building consent for replacement of roof tiles. | Approved |
| Heritage | 12 Campbell Grove Nottingham Nottingham City NG3 1HA | £50k–£100k | Strip and re-slate the existing roof. | Pending |
| Heritage | 3 Ground Floor And Basement Thurland Street Nottingham Nottingham City NG1 3DR | £25k–£50k | Part-retrospective frontage alterations including entrance signage, menu boxes, lighting and remedial works. | Pending |
Heritage
12 Robin Hood Terrace Nottingham Nottingham City NG3 1HF
Listed building consent for re-roofing (pitched and flat), installation of one rear Velux rooflight, replacement sash windows, new French doors and replacement front door.
Porch
256 Wilford Lane Nottingham Nottingham City NG11 7AW
Full planning application for a new entrance porch.
Heritage
Mia House 1 North Circus Street Nottingham Nottingham City NG1 5AE
Listed building consent for replacement of roof tiles.
Heritage
12 Campbell Grove Nottingham Nottingham City NG3 1HA
Strip and re-slate the existing roof.
Heritage
3 Ground Floor And Basement Thurland Street Nottingham Nottingham City NG1 3DR
Part-retrospective frontage alterations including entrance signage, menu boxes, lighting and remedial works.
Data sourced from Nottingham City Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Nottingham.
This Project involves erecting a single storey rear and side wrap around extension.
£50k–£100k51 Howick Drive Nottingham Nottingham City NG6 7FQ
Erection of a single-storey wrap-around rear and side extension.
Re-roofing, installation of one Velux roof light in main pitched roof to the rear, re-roofing of flat roof with Fibreglass Resin, replacement of front sash windows with double-glazed units. Installation of french doors to rear elevation and replacement of front door.
£25k–£50k12 Robin Hood Terrace Nottingham Nottingham City NG3 1HF
Listed building consent for re-roofing (pitched and flat), installation of one rear Velux rooflight, replacement sash windows, new French doors and replacement front door.
PROVIDE A NEW ENTRANCE PORCH.
Under £25k256 Wilford Lane Nottingham Nottingham City NG11 7AW
Full planning application for a new entrance porch.
Variation of Condition S1 of permission ref. 26/00474/PFUL3 to allow minor amendments to the approved plans, comprising the extension of the first-floor accommodation to the rear to enlarge the existing bedroom.
£50k–£100k90 Leybourne Drive Nottingham Nottingham City NG5 5GP
Variation of Condition S1 to amend approved plans by extending first-floor rear accommodation to enlarge an existing bedroom.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Nottingham
22%
Approved
78%
Pending
0%
Refused
In Nottingham, 22% of planning applications are approved, 78% are still pending, and 0% 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 Nottingham
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Nottingham, 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 Nottingham
In Nottingham, 67% of planning applications are domestic and 33% are commercial. Both segments offer opportunities depending on the scale of work you take on.
Demand for Building Work in Nottingham
Broad Marsh and the Island Quarter are set to dominate Nottingham's construction market for years to come, bringing sustained groundworks, demolition, and finishing trade work as the city centre is rebuilt around thousands of new homes. Away from these schemes, West Bridgford, Wollaton, and Sherwood's period housing stock supports a steady, more standard flow of extension and loft conversion work, giving builders exposure to both large-scale regeneration and everyday householder projects.
How to Win Jobs in Nottingham
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