Updated 9 October 2026 · 69 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Dumfries and Galloway
Find construction leads across Dumfries and Galloway from new planning applications covering Dumfries, Stranraer, Castle Douglas and the wider region.
- New planning applications added frequently from Dumfries and Galloway Council
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Data sourced from Dumfries and Galloway Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
69
New Leads (30 Days)
£143,347
Average Project Value
16
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Dumfries and Galloway
Dumfries is home to the region's biggest regeneration project, a 130 million pound transformation of Lochside, with the first phase of 52 new affordable homes now approved. Wheatley Homes South has pledged to build 800 new homes across the region by 2026, including a 296 home development in Dumfries combining affordable and private sale properties with a dedicated block of 41 flats for people aged 55 and over. The council has also launched a new Housing Regeneration Fund and a five-year Empty Homes Plan to bring long-term empty properties back into use. Away from these schemes, Dumfries, Stranraer, and Castle Douglas keep a steady flow of extensions and loft conversions on established housing.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Dumfries and Galloway over the past 30 days.
In Dumfries and Galloway, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 35 of the 69 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 Dumfries and Galloway
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Dumfries and Galloway, based on recent planning records.
- 1Allan Alexander MCIAT
- 2CP Design
- 3Graeme Ditchburn Architect
- 4peter sassoon
- 5Stuart Beattie Design
- 6EA DESIGN
- 7JML SIPs Low Energy Homes
- 8Technical Architectural Services
- 9Robinson+ ltd
- 10Richard Little Architectural Services
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Dumfries and Galloway 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 Lochside, where new-build plots are more common.
Recent Planning Applications in Dumfries and Galloway
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extension | Wigtownshire Rugby Club Ladies Walk Stranraer DG9 8BN | £100k–£250k | Erection of extension to clubhouse and installation of roof mounted solar panels. | Approved |
| Side Extension | Murtholm Farm Langholm DG13 0LH | £50k–£100k | Change of use and alterations to an agricultural building to create a domestic residential annexe with air source heat pump installation. | Approved |
| Rear Extension | Belljary North Port O'spittal Portpatrick DG9 9AD | £50k–£100k | Erection of extension to rear elevation of dwellinghouse. | Approved |
| Extension | Dumfries | £50k–£100k | Non-material variation request reducing overall extension size, reducing glazing proportion and relocating window openings to planning permission 24/2363/FUL. | Approved |
| Extension | Grovehill Stables Old Edinburgh Road Minnigaff DG8 6PL | £50k–£100k | Erection of a single-storey extension to the west elevation of a dwellinghouse. | Approved |
Extension
Wigtownshire Rugby Club Ladies Walk Stranraer DG9 8BN
Erection of extension to clubhouse and installation of roof mounted solar panels.
Side Extension
Murtholm Farm Langholm DG13 0LH
Change of use and alterations to an agricultural building to create a domestic residential annexe with air source heat pump installation.
Rear Extension
Belljary North Port O'spittal Portpatrick DG9 9AD
Erection of extension to rear elevation of dwellinghouse.
Extension
Dumfries
Non-material variation request reducing overall extension size, reducing glazing proportion and relocating window openings to planning permission 24/2363/FUL.
Extension
Grovehill Stables Old Edinburgh Road Minnigaff DG8 6PL
Erection of a single-storey extension to the west elevation of a dwellinghouse.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Terreglestown Farm House Terraglestown Dumfries DG2 9RW | £50k–£100k | Formation of two dormer windows on the north-east elevation and a dormer balcony window on the south-west elevation of a dwellinghouse. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
Terreglestown Farm House Terraglestown Dumfries DG2 9RW
Formation of two dormer windows on the north-east elevation and a dormer balcony window on the south-west elevation of a dwellinghouse.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | St Bees Cottage 52 Butts Street Annan DG12 5BB | £250k–£1m | Erection of 3 dwellinghouses and formation of vehicular accesses. | Approved |
| New Build | Sandmill Farm Sandhead Stranraer DG9 9JR | £250k–£1m | Erection of 2 dwellinghouses for use as holiday accommodation with air source heat pumps. | Refused |
| New Build | Land Between Luce Bay Avenue And Piggery Road Sandhead DG9 9DB | Erection of 3 dwellinghouses and formation of vehicular access. | Approved | |
| New Build | Rockhallhead Farm Collin Dumfries DG1 4JW | £100k–£250k | Erection of a dwellinghouse and installation of septic tank and soakaway. | Approved |
| New Build | Land Adjacent To Whitecroft Haas Lane Lockerbie | Erection of a dwellinghouse with air source heat pump and vehicular access. | Approved |
New Build
St Bees Cottage 52 Butts Street Annan DG12 5BB
Erection of 3 dwellinghouses and formation of vehicular accesses.
New Build
Sandmill Farm Sandhead Stranraer DG9 9JR
Erection of 2 dwellinghouses for use as holiday accommodation with air source heat pumps.
New Build
Land Between Luce Bay Avenue And Piggery Road Sandhead DG9 9DB
Erection of 3 dwellinghouses and formation of vehicular access.
New Build
Rockhallhead Farm Collin Dumfries DG1 4JW
Erection of a dwellinghouse and installation of septic tank and soakaway.
New Build
Land Adjacent To Whitecroft Haas Lane Lockerbie
Erection of a dwellinghouse with air source heat pump and vehicular access.
Data sourced from Dumfries and Galloway Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Dumfries and Galloway.
ERECTION OF 3 DWELLINGHOUSES AND FORMATION OF VEHICULAR ACCESSES (DEMOLITION OF EXISTING DWELLINGHOUSE)
£250k–£1mSt Bees Cottage 52 Butts Street Annan DG12 5BB
Erection of 3 dwellinghouses and formation of vehicular accesses.
ERECTION OF 2 DWELLINGHOUSES FOR USE AS HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION, INSTALLATION OF AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMPS AND SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM
£250k–£1mSandmill Farm Sandhead Stranraer DG9 9JR
Erection of 2 dwellinghouses for use as holiday accommodation with air source heat pumps.
ERECTION OF EXTENSION TO CLUBHOUSE AND INSTALLATION OF ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PANELS
£100k–£250kWigtownshire Rugby Club Ladies Walk Stranraer DG9 8BN
Erection of extension to clubhouse and installation of roof mounted solar panels.
ERECTION OF DWELLINGHOUSE (CLASS 9) AND INSTALLATION OF SEPTIC TANK AND SOAKAWAY
£100k–£250kRockhallhead Farm Collin Dumfries DG1 4JW
Erection of a dwellinghouse and installation of septic tank and soakaway.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Dumfries and Galloway
46%
Approved
52%
Pending
2%
Refused
In Dumfries and Galloway, 46% of planning applications are approved, 52% are still pending, and 2% 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 Dumfries and Galloway
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Dumfries and Galloway, 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 Dumfries and Galloway
In Dumfries and Galloway, 78% of planning applications are domestic and 22% are commercial. Both segments offer opportunities depending on the scale of work you take on.
Demand for Building Work in Dumfries and Galloway
Lochside and the wider Wheatley Homes South pipeline are set to bring sustained new-build activity to Dumfries over the coming years, backed by a dedicated Housing Regeneration Fund tackling empty homes and stalled sites across the region. Away from Dumfries, Stranraer and Castle Douglas's established housing stock supports a steady, more standard flow of extension and loft conversion work across the wider region.
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