Updated 9 October 2026 · 247 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Edinburgh
Find construction leads in Edinburgh from new planning applications across the city, including Granton, Leith, Meadowbank and established residential areas.
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Data sourced from City of Edinburgh Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
247
New Leads (30 Days)
£97,738
Average Project Value
42
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Edinburgh
Edinburgh has around 27 housing developments in the pipeline expected to add nearly 8,500 new homes, with major schemes progressing in Leith, West Edinburgh, and along key transport corridors. Granton Waterfront alone is a 1.3 billion pound regeneration project set to deliver 3,500 new homes and Scotland's largest coastal park, while the Meadowbank regeneration will bring 705 homes alongside a new sports centre, with work due to start on site in 2026. Away from these large schemes, the New Town and Marchmont keep a strong stock of Georgian and Victorian tenements, generating a steady flow of extensions, loft conversions, and internal reconfigurations subject to conservation area controls.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Edinburgh over the past 30 days.
In Edinburgh, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 116 of the 247 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 Edinburgh
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Edinburgh, based on recent planning records.
- 1Format Design
- 2Sash Window Surveys Edinburgh
- 3scott francis allan architectural design
- 4NGP Architecture Ltd.
- 5VENN ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES LTD
- 6Clare Slifer Architects
- 7Arctec Build Ltd
- 8hLp Architecture
- 9Mozolowski & Murray
- 10Lorn Macneal Architects
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Edinburgh 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 the New Town and Morningside, where larger period properties support more extensive renovation budgets.
Recent Planning Applications in Edinburgh
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extension | 13 - 14 Maritime Lane Edinburgh EH6 6RZ | £100k–£250k | Change of use from temporary storage to private recording studio with extension. | Approved |
| Extension | Carlton Highland Hotel 17 - 19 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1SD | £25k–£50k | Remove the south chimney extension. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | 12 Echline View South Queensferry EH30 9XL | £100k–£250k | Proposed two storey side extension. | Approved |
| Rear Extension | 12 Jordan Lane Edinburgh EH10 4RA | £100k–£250k | Internal reconfiguration and roof space alteration to create a new primary bedroom suite with rear dormer. | Withdrawn |
| Single Storey Extension | 6 St Margaret's Road Edinburgh EH9 1AZ | £50k–£100k | Replacement of existing conservatory with a single storey sunroom extension. | Approved |
Extension
13 - 14 Maritime Lane Edinburgh EH6 6RZ
Change of use from temporary storage to private recording studio with extension.
Extension
Carlton Highland Hotel 17 - 19 North Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1SD
Remove the south chimney extension.
Double Storey Extension
12 Echline View South Queensferry EH30 9XL
Proposed two storey side extension.
Rear Extension
12 Jordan Lane Edinburgh EH10 4RA
Internal reconfiguration and roof space alteration to create a new primary bedroom suite with rear dormer.
Single Storey Extension
6 St Margaret's Road Edinburgh EH9 1AZ
Replacement of existing conservatory with a single storey sunroom extension.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12 Jordan Lane Edinburgh EH10 4RA | £50k–£100k | Internal reconfiguration and alteration/repair of roof space to create a new primary bedroom suite with a rear-facing dormer. | Withdrawn |
| Loft Conversion | City of Edinburgh | £50k–£100k | Attic/loft conversion with removal of concrete tiles, reinstatement of slate roof, chimney removal and new roof windows. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 8 Craigcrook Park Edinburgh EH4 3PL | £50k–£100k | Single-storey rear/gable extension with a front dormer. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 23 North Gyle Loan Edinburgh EH12 8JJ | £50k–£100k | Remove rear sunroom, build a rear extension, internal alterations and convert attic to office (loft conversion). | Approved |
Loft Conversion
3F2 7 Roseburn Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5NG
Convert attic for domestic use with front rooflights and a rear dormer.
Loft Conversion
12 Jordan Lane Edinburgh EH10 4RA
Internal reconfiguration and alteration/repair of roof space to create a new primary bedroom suite with a rear-facing dormer.
Loft Conversion
City of Edinburgh
Attic/loft conversion with removal of concrete tiles, reinstatement of slate roof, chimney removal and new roof windows.
Loft Conversion
8 Craigcrook Park Edinburgh EH4 3PL
Single-storey rear/gable extension with a front dormer.
Loft Conversion
23 North Gyle Loan Edinburgh EH12 8JJ
Remove rear sunroom, build a rear extension, internal alterations and convert attic to office (loft conversion).
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Edinburgh | £250k–£1m | Demolition of existing building and erection of 10 residential dwellings with landscaping. | Withdrawn |
| Garden Room | City of Edinburgh | £25k–£50k | Formation of bi-folding doors and garden room in place of existing shed. | Approved |
| Heritage | 5 Piershill Place Edinburgh EH8 7EH | £50k–£100k | Alteration of existing doorway to form a window and internal layout changes to create a flat. | Approved |
| Heritage | 92 George Street Edinburgh EH2 3DF | £250k–£1m | Proposed alterations and fit-out of existing unit to create new restaurant. | Approved |
Dropped Kerb
City of Edinburgh
Construction of a single-storey dwelling and new garage with access from Lanark Road West.
New Build
Edinburgh
Demolition of existing building and erection of 10 residential dwellings with landscaping.
Garden Room
City of Edinburgh
Formation of bi-folding doors and garden room in place of existing shed.
Heritage
5 Piershill Place Edinburgh EH8 7EH
Alteration of existing doorway to form a window and internal layout changes to create a flat.
Heritage
92 George Street Edinburgh EH2 3DF
Proposed alterations and fit-out of existing unit to create new restaurant.
Data sourced from City of Edinburgh Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Edinburgh.
Erection of a single-storey dwelling within part of the garden ground of 16 Lanark Road West, formation of a new vehicular access and driveway from Lanark Road West, and construction of a new garage serving the existing dwelling, together with associated landscaping and site works.
£100k–£250kCity of Edinburgh
Construction of a single-storey dwelling and new garage with access from Lanark Road West.
Demolition of the existing building and the erection of 10 No. residential dwellings (Class 9), together with associated landscaping and external works.
£250k–£1mEdinburgh
Demolition of existing building and erection of 10 residential dwellings with landscaping.
Formation of bi-folding doors to rear elevation with associated decking for access. Erection of external plant room to the rear elevation and garden room to the west in place of an existing timber shed.
£25k–£50kCity of Edinburgh
Formation of bi-folding doors and garden room in place of existing shed.
External work is limited to removal of a small section of wall on the rear elevation and alteration of an existing doorway to form a window to bedroom 2. Internal work involves alteration of the layout to create a flat. As Amended.
£50k–£100k5 Piershill Place Edinburgh EH8 7EH
Alteration of existing doorway to form a window and internal layout changes to create a flat.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Edinburgh
30%
Approved
68%
Pending
2%
Refused
In Edinburgh, 30% of planning applications are approved, 68% 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 Edinburgh
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Edinburgh, 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 Edinburgh
In Edinburgh, 73% of planning applications are domestic and 27% are commercial. Both segments offer opportunities depending on the scale of work you take on.
Demand for Building Work in Edinburgh
Granton Waterfront and Meadowbank are set to bring sustained new-build and groundworks activity to Edinburgh for years to come, alongside further large schemes in Leith and West Edinburgh. Away from these strategic sites, the New Town, Marchmont, and Morningside's period tenement housing stock supports a steady, more standard flow of extension and loft conversion work, often shaped by conservation area requirements.
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