Updated 9 October 2026 · 1617 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Scotland
Find construction leads in Scotland from newly submitted planning applications across 31 of 32 Scottish council areas, including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee.
- New planning applications added frequently from 31 of 32 Scottish council areas
- Compare construction activity between council areas and drill into any local authority
- No shared enquiries or competitive bidding
Data aggregated from planning records across 31 of 32 Scottish council areas and refreshed regularly.
1617
New Leads (30 Days)
£114,744
Average Project Value
343
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Activity Across Scotland
An area-by-area comparison of construction leads over the last 30 days, built from the same live planning data as each area's own page.
Most Active Areas for Construction
Areas ranked by construction leads in the last 30 days.
- 1Edinburgh247 leads
- 2Highland140 leads
- 3Aberdeenshire131 leads
- 4Glasgow105 leads
- 5East Renfrewshire75 leads
- 6Dumfries and Galloway69 leads
- 7South Lanarkshire68 leads
- 8Scottish Borders63 leads
- 9Aberdeen62 leads
- 10Fife62 leads
- 11Perth and Kinross49 leads
- 12East Dunbartonshire48 leads
- 13South Ayrshire46 leads
- 14Stirling44 leads
- 15West Lothian42 leads
- 16Falkirk40 leads
- 17North Lanarkshire39 leads
- 18Angus36 leads
- 19North Ayrshire35 leads
- 20Renfrewshire32 leads
- 21Midlothian29 leads
- 22Moray29 leads
- 23Dundee25 leads
- 24Argyll and Bute24 leads
- 25Clackmannanshire18 leads
- 26East Lothian18 leads
- 27East Ayrshire14 leads
- 28Inverclyde14 leads
- 29Western Isles10 leads
- 30Orkney2 leads
- 31Shetland1 leads
Highest Value Construction Areas
Areas ranked by average project value over the last 30 days.
- 1Western Isles£202,500
- 2North Ayrshire£161,429
- 3West Lothian£160,714
- 4North Lanarkshire£152,885
- 5Aberdeenshire£152,350
- 6Highland£147,677
- 7Dumfries and Galloway£143,347
- 8Inverclyde£141,071
- 9Scottish Borders£131,466
- 10Angus£130,714
- 11Midlothian£129,911
- 12Perth and Kinross£122,074
- 13South Ayrshire£116,304
- 14Falkirk£113,438
- 15East Renfrewshire£108,784
- 16Stirling£105,060
- 17Edinburgh£97,738
- 18South Lanarkshire£95,313
- 19Aberdeen£93,548
- 20Dundee£93,000
- 21Fife£92,137
- 22Moray£89,224
- 23East Dunbartonshire£88,281
- 24East Lothian£87,500
- 25Clackmannanshire£85,417
- 26Glasgow£85,000
- 27Argyll and Bute£73,438
- 28Renfrewshire£71,484
- 29East Ayrshire£63,393
- 30Orkney£37,500
Construction Trends in Scotland
Edinburgh generated 247 construction leads in the last 30 days, the most of the 31 of 32 Scottish council areas BuildAlert tracks, followed by Highland with 140 and Aberdeenshire with 131. Extensions dominate the national pipeline, while heritage-related work is particularly prominent in Aberdeen and Glasgow. Higher average project values are currently appearing in areas including Western Isles, North Ayrshire, West Lothian.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects across Scotland over the past 30 days.
In Scotland, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 847 of the 1617 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 Scotland
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Scotland, based on recent planning records.
- 1AJL Architectural Services
- 2Baxter Design Company
- 3McWilliam Lippe Architects
- 4John Wink Design
- 5Architectural Services
- 6J.V. Carroll Ltd, Chartered Architectural Technologists
- 7John Gordon Associates Ltd
- 8Thistle Windows & Conservatories Ltd.
- 9DSB Design Ltd
- 10Gerry Robb Architectural Design Services
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values across Scotland 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
Over the last 30 days, Western Isles and North Ayrshire recorded the highest average project values across the 31 of 32 Scottish council areas BuildAlert tracks, based on live BuildAlert data.
Recent Planning Applications in Scotland
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Storey Extension | Aberdeen City | £100k–£250k | Change of use from dwelling house to guesthouse and erection of single storey extension and garage. | Approved |
| Extension | Kirkton of Skene | £100k–£250k | Alterations and dormer extension to a listed dwellinghouse. | Approved |
| Rear Extension | 1 Mount Pleasant Letham Mill St Vigeans Arbroath DD11 4RG | Proposed rear house extension and garage replacement. | Approved | |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Helensburgh | £50k–£100k | Erection of a single storey side and rear extension to a dwellinghouse. | Approved |
| Extension | 13 - 14 Maritime Lane Edinburgh EH6 6RZ | £100k–£250k | Change of use from temporary storage to private recording studio with extension. | Approved |
Single Storey Extension
Aberdeen City
Change of use from dwelling house to guesthouse and erection of single storey extension and garage.
Extension
Kirkton of Skene
Alterations and dormer extension to a listed dwellinghouse.
Rear Extension
1 Mount Pleasant Letham Mill St Vigeans Arbroath DD11 4RG
Proposed rear house extension and garage replacement.
Wrap-Around Extension
Helensburgh
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension to a dwellinghouse.
Extension
13 - 14 Maritime Lane Edinburgh EH6 6RZ
Change of use from temporary storage to private recording studio with extension.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 46 Camperdown Road Aberdeen AB15 5NU | £25k–£50k | Replacement front dormer window and installation of a rear rooflight. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 15 Red Inch Circle Newburgh AB41 6AW | £50k–£100k | Extension to raise roof height and form dormer window to dwellinghouse. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 260 Coupar Angus Road Muirhead Dundee DD2 5QN | £50k–£100k | Certificate of lawfulness for an attic conversion including installation of rooflights. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 3F2 7 Roseburn Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5NG | £50k–£100k | Convert attic for domestic use with front rooflights and a rear dormer. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Dollar | £100k–£250k | Listed building consent for front and rear dormer extensions, new window opening, two rooflights to provide first-floor accommodation and replacement front door. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
46 Camperdown Road Aberdeen AB15 5NU
Replacement front dormer window and installation of a rear rooflight.
Loft Conversion
15 Red Inch Circle Newburgh AB41 6AW
Extension to raise roof height and form dormer window to dwellinghouse.
Loft Conversion
260 Coupar Angus Road Muirhead Dundee DD2 5QN
Certificate of lawfulness for an attic conversion including installation of rooflights.
Loft Conversion
3F2 7 Roseburn Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5NG
Convert attic for domestic use with front rooflights and a rear dormer.
Loft Conversion
Dollar
Listed building consent for front and rear dormer extensions, new window opening, two rooflights to provide first-floor accommodation and replacement front door.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | Roadside Cottage Newton Dee North Deeside Road Bieldside Aberdeen AB15 9DX | £100k–£250k | Erection of a replacement dwelling house for use as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). | Approved |
| Heritage | 14 Earls Court Boddam Aberdeenshire AB42 3NX | £50k–£100k | Alterations to conservatory to replace polycarbonate roof with slate and windows. | Approved |
| Heritage | House Of Mark Invermark Glen Esk Brechin DD9 7YZ | £50k–£100k | Alterations to dwellinghouse to form a short term let. | Approved |
| Garden Room | Portnahaven | £25k–£50k | Erection of a wooden garden shed, fences, gates, and hardstanding areas. | Pending |
| Dropped Kerb | City of Edinburgh | £100k–£250k | Construction of a single-storey dwelling and new garage with access from Lanark Road West. | Withdrawn |
New Build
Roadside Cottage Newton Dee North Deeside Road Bieldside Aberdeen AB15 9DX
Erection of a replacement dwelling house for use as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO).
Heritage
14 Earls Court Boddam Aberdeenshire AB42 3NX
Alterations to conservatory to replace polycarbonate roof with slate and windows.
Heritage
House Of Mark Invermark Glen Esk Brechin DD9 7YZ
Alterations to dwellinghouse to form a short term let.
Garden Room
Portnahaven
Erection of a wooden garden shed, fences, gates, and hardstanding areas.
Dropped Kerb
City of Edinburgh
Construction of a single-storey dwelling and new garage with access from Lanark Road West.
Data aggregated from planning records across 31 of 32 Scottish council areas and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities from across Scotland.
New replacement dwelling house for use as House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) with associated works. (Newton Dee Camphill Community Ltd.)
£100k–£250kRoadside Cottage Newton Dee North Deeside Road Bieldside Aberdeen AB15 9DX
Erection of a replacement dwelling house for use as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO).
Alterations and Dormer Extension to Dwellinghouse
£100k–£250kKirkton of Skene
Alterations and dormer extension to a listed dwellinghouse.
External and Internal Alterations to Dwellinghouse to Form a Short Term Let
£50k–£100kHouse Of Mark Invermark Glen Esk Brechin DD9 7YZ
Alterations to dwellinghouse to form a short term let.
Erection of wooden garden shed, fences and gates, formation of hardstanding areas and installation of replacement surface water drainage to rear of property
£25k–£50kPortnahaven
Erection of a wooden garden shed, fences, gates, and hardstanding areas.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds, drawn from across the country.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Scotland
32%
Approved
67%
Pending
1%
Refused
In Scotland, 32% of planning applications are approved, 67% are still pending, and 1% 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 Scotland
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Scotland, 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 Scotland
In Scotland, 77% of planning applications are domestic and 23% are commercial. Both segments offer opportunities depending on the scale of work you take on.
Demand for Building Work in Scotland
Demand for construction work across Scotland reflects both its four major cities' large-scale regeneration programmes and the steadier, more localised housing need in its central belt and rural council areas. Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and Dundee continue to draw sustained new-build investment through their waterfront and city centre masterplans, supporting a long pipeline of groundworks, steelwork, and finishing trades. Away from the four cities, central belt authorities support high volumes of affordable new-build activity, while rural and island council areas generate a steadier, more standard flow of extension and refurbishment work on established housing.
How Builders Find Construction Leads in Scotland
Contact Homeowners Early
Planning applications highlight upcoming work, giving you a chance to get in touch before builders are shortlisted.
Focus on Approved Applications
Approved applications can be particularly valuable because the project has cleared a major planning hurdle and may be moving closer to construction.
Target Higher-Value Projects
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How BuildAlert Works
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