Updated 9 October 2026 · 14 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in East Ayrshire
Find construction leads in East Ayrshire from new planning applications across Kilmarnock, Cumnock and the wider council area.
- New planning applications added frequently from East Ayrshire Council
- Connect with homeowners at the early planning stage
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Data sourced from East Ayrshire Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
14
New Leads (30 Days)
£63,393
Average Project Value
1
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in East Ayrshire
East Ayrshire Council is investing 104 million pounds in new and acquired homes over the next five years, aiming to deliver up to 1,059 new and acquired homes across the region. In Kilmarnock, 48 homes were recently completed at Kennedy Drive, and the regenerated Witch Road site has helped transform a former problem area, while Cumnock is set for a development of up to 65 homes at George McTurk Court. The Cultural Kilmarnock project has also received 20 million pounds from the UK Government Levelling Up Fund to regenerate the town centre. Away from these schemes, Kilmarnock and Cumnock 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 East Ayrshire over the past 30 days.
In East Ayrshire, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 9 of the 14 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Loft Conversions 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 East Ayrshire
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in East Ayrshire, based on recent planning records.
- 1QUICKPLANS
- 2ICDP Architects
- 3Ayrshire Architecture
- 4Thomson Hunter Associates
- 5Munro Architects Ltd.
- 6Resolve 360 Planning Ltd
- 7Hiltech Design
- 8CW Architectural & Design Services
- 9DACAS Design
- 10Dan-wood Concept Plus Ltd
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in East Ayrshire 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 in Kilmarnock, where new-build plots are more common.
Recent Planning Applications in East Ayrshire
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extension | 1 Meagher Court Barshare Cumnock East Ayrshire KA18 1NA | £100k–£250k | Construction of pitched roof extension and installation of GSHP system and solar panels. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 27 Dunure Drive Kilmarnock East Ayrshire KA3 7DZ | £50k–£100k | Extension to rear of property and alterations to form new rooflights, move side door and block up first floor window (Retrospective). | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | 8 Taylor Brown Close Stewarton East Ayrshire KA3 5DG | £50k–£100k | Replacement of existing rear conservatory with a single storey rear extension. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | 60A Main Road Crookedholm East Ayrshire KA3 6JU | £50k–£100k | New entrance porch and single-storey rear extension to a dwelling. | Pending |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | 20 Glen Orrin Avenue Kilmarnock East Ayrshire KA2 0LR | £50k–£100k | Alterations to form a single-storey rear extension to the dwelling. | Pending |
Extension
1 Meagher Court Barshare Cumnock East Ayrshire KA18 1NA
Construction of pitched roof extension and installation of GSHP system and solar panels.
Wrap-Around Extension
27 Dunure Drive Kilmarnock East Ayrshire KA3 7DZ
Extension to rear of property and alterations to form new rooflights, move side door and block up first floor window (Retrospective).
Single Storey Rear Extension
8 Taylor Brown Close Stewarton East Ayrshire KA3 5DG
Replacement of existing rear conservatory with a single storey rear extension.
Single Storey Rear Extension
60A Main Road Crookedholm East Ayrshire KA3 6JU
New entrance porch and single-storey rear extension to a dwelling.
Single Storey Rear Extension
20 Glen Orrin Avenue Kilmarnock East Ayrshire KA2 0LR
Alterations to form a single-storey rear extension to the dwelling.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 42 Lochlibo Road Lugton East Ayrshire KA3 4DZ | £50k–£100k | Install two front dormers and one rear dormer (loft/roof alterations). | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 105 Mauchline Road Hurlford East Ayrshire KA1 5DE | £50k–£100k | Replacement and enlargement of dormer with associated internal alterations. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 38 Loudoun Street Mauchline East Ayrshire KA5 5BT | £50k–£100k | Proposed installation of two rear dormer windows (loft/roof extension). | Pending |
Loft Conversion
42 Lochlibo Road Lugton East Ayrshire KA3 4DZ
Install two front dormers and one rear dormer (loft/roof alterations).
Loft Conversion
105 Mauchline Road Hurlford East Ayrshire KA1 5DE
Replacement and enlargement of dormer with associated internal alterations.
Loft Conversion
38 Loudoun Street Mauchline East Ayrshire KA5 5BT
Proposed installation of two rear dormer windows (loft/roof extension).
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Room | 3 Northgate Ballochmyle Mauchline East Ayrshire KA5 6JT | £25k–£50k | Erection of a double garage to the front of the dwelling and an outbuilding in the rear garden. | Approved |
| Heritage | 14 Portland Road Kilmarnock East Ayrshire KA1 2BS | £25k–£50k | Application to discharge Condition 1(a) concerning replacement slates pursuant to Listed Building Consent 26/0247/LB. | Pending |
| Heritage | Cumnock | Under £25k | Discharge/approval of conditions on working hours, dust management and demolition method statement relating to Conservation Area Consent for complete demolition. | Pending |
| Garden Room | 10 Carnoustie Grove Fardalehill Kilmarnock East Ayrshire KA1 2PW | Under £25k | Erection of a new garage at the property. | Pending |
| Garden Room | 5 Rowallan Castle Estate Kilmaurs East Ayrshire KA3 2DP | Under £25k | Retrospective planning for erection of a garden fence and a garden shed. | Pending |
Garden Room
3 Northgate Ballochmyle Mauchline East Ayrshire KA5 6JT
Erection of a double garage to the front of the dwelling and an outbuilding in the rear garden.
Heritage
14 Portland Road Kilmarnock East Ayrshire KA1 2BS
Application to discharge Condition 1(a) concerning replacement slates pursuant to Listed Building Consent 26/0247/LB.
Heritage
Cumnock
Discharge/approval of conditions on working hours, dust management and demolition method statement relating to Conservation Area Consent for complete demolition.
Garden Room
10 Carnoustie Grove Fardalehill Kilmarnock East Ayrshire KA1 2PW
Erection of a new garage at the property.
Garden Room
5 Rowallan Castle Estate Kilmaurs East Ayrshire KA3 2DP
Retrospective planning for erection of a garden fence and a garden shed.
Data sourced from East Ayrshire Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across East Ayrshire.
Construction of pitched roof extension (including water tank extension), the installation of a GSHP system, solar panels, replacement render and wallhead flashings, windows, doors and curtilage fencing
£100k–£250k1 Meagher Court Barshare Cumnock East Ayrshire KA18 1NA
Construction of pitched roof extension and installation of GSHP system and solar panels.
Extension to rear of property and alterations to form new rooflights, move side door and block up first floor window (Retrospective)
£50k–£100k27 Dunure Drive Kilmarnock East Ayrshire KA3 7DZ
Extension to rear of property and alterations to form new rooflights, move side door and block up first floor window (Retrospective).
Replacement of existing rear conservatory with single storey rear extension
£50k–£100k8 Taylor Brown Close Stewarton East Ayrshire KA3 5DG
Replacement of existing rear conservatory with a single storey rear extension.
Erection of 2 dormers to front and one dormer to rear
£50k–£100k42 Lochlibo Road Lugton East Ayrshire KA3 4DZ
Install two front dormers and one rear dormer (loft/roof alterations).
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in East Ayrshire
29%
Approved
71%
Pending
0%
Refused
In East Ayrshire, 29% of planning applications are approved, 71% 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 East Ayrshire
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in East Ayrshire, the median time from submission to decision is 11 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 East Ayrshire
In East Ayrshire, the vast majority (86%) 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 East Ayrshire
The Strategic Housing Investment Plan and the Cultural Kilmarnock regeneration project are set to bring sustained new-build and refurbishment activity to East Ayrshire over the coming years. Away from these schemes, Kilmarnock and Cumnock's established housing stock supports a steady, more standard flow of extension and loft conversion work across the region.
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