Updated 9 October 2026 · 105 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Glasgow
Find construction leads in Glasgow from new planning applications across the city, including the West End, Southside and major development areas along the Clyde.
- New planning applications added frequently from Glasgow City Council
- Connect with homeowners at the early planning stage
- No shared enquiries or competitive bidding
Data sourced from Glasgow City Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
105
New Leads (30 Days)
£85,000
Average Project Value
19
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Heritages
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Glasgow
Glasgow's newly approved City Development Plan 2 sets out where the city will grow over the next decade, identifying 36 Areas of Change and making land available for more than 30,000 new homes along the River Clyde corridor and across north and north-east Glasgow, including over 11,000 affordable homes. The plan also targets town centre regeneration in Drumchapel, Easterhouse, Shawlands, and Castlemilk, alongside a 100 million pound Clyde Gateway scheme reshaping the city's east end. Away from these growth areas, the West End and Southside keep a strong stock of Victorian and Edwardian tenements and villas, generating a steady flow of extensions, loft conversions, and internal reconfigurations.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Glasgow over the past 30 days.
In Glasgow, Heritages are the most common project type, appearing in 50 of the 105 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Extensions 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 Glasgow
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Glasgow, based on recent planning records.
- 1BSP Architects Limited
- 2The Drawing Room
- 3State of Matter Architecture Ltd.
- 4DDS Architecture
- 5DTA
- 6ES-G Architects Ltd
- 7Architectural Plans Ltd
- 8North Planning and Development Ltd
- 9Grid Design Ltd
- 10F.E.M Building Design
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Glasgow 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 West End, where larger period properties support more extensive renovation budgets.
Recent Planning Applications in Glasgow
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Extension | Glasgow | £50k–£100k | Formation of dormer windows to the front and rear of a dwellinghouse. | Approved |
| Single Storey Side Extension | Glasgow | £50k–£100k | Erection of a single storey extension to the side of a dwellinghouse. | Approved |
| Side Extension | Glasgow | £100k–£250k | Erection of an extension to the side of a flatted dwelling. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Glasgow | £50k–£100k | Erection of a single storey extension to the rear of the dwellinghouse. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Glasgow | £50k–£100k | Erection of a single storey rear extension to the dwellinghouse. | Withdrawn |
Rear Extension
Glasgow
Formation of dormer windows to the front and rear of a dwellinghouse.
Single Storey Side Extension
Glasgow
Erection of a single storey extension to the side of a dwellinghouse.
Side Extension
Glasgow
Erection of an extension to the side of a flatted dwelling.
Single Storey Rear Extension
Glasgow
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear of the dwellinghouse.
Single Storey Rear Extension
Glasgow
Erection of a single storey rear extension to the dwellinghouse.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Glasgow | £50k–£100k | Formation of a rear dormer and side rooflights to a flatted dwelling. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 8 Cheviot Road Glasgow G43 2AN | £50k–£100k | Formation of a side dormer window to a dwellinghouse. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
Glasgow
Formation of a rear dormer and side rooflights to a flatted dwelling.
Loft Conversion
8 Cheviot Road Glasgow G43 2AN
Formation of a side dormer window to a dwellinghouse.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage | Glasgow | Under £25k | Display of non-illuminated signage. | Approved |
| Heritage | Glasgow | £25k–£50k | Frontage alterations including signage and internal alterations. | Refused |
| Heritage | Glasgow | £100k–£250k | Internal and external alterations to a listed building. | Refused |
| Heritage | Glasgow | £50k–£100k | Internal and external works at Holyrood Secondary School. | Approved |
| Heritage | Glasgow | £25k–£50k | External alterations to a listed building. | Approved |
Heritage
Glasgow
Display of non-illuminated signage.
Heritage
Glasgow
Frontage alterations including signage and internal alterations.
Heritage
Glasgow
Internal and external alterations to a listed building.
Heritage
Glasgow
Internal and external works at Holyrood Secondary School.
Heritage
Glasgow
External alterations to a listed building.
Data sourced from Glasgow City Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Glasgow.
Display of non-illuminated signage.
Under £25kGlasgow
Display of non-illuminated signage.
Frontage alterations including signage, internal alterations, erection of flue, air-condenser unit and vents to rear (retrospective).
£25k–£50kGlasgow
Frontage alterations including signage and internal alterations.
Internal and external alterations to listed building
£100k–£250kGlasgow
Internal and external alterations to a listed building.
Formation of dormer window to rear of dwellinghouse.
£50k–£100kGlasgow
Formation of dormer windows to the front and rear of a dwellinghouse.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Glasgow
39%
Approved
54%
Pending
7%
Refused
In Glasgow, 39% of planning applications are approved, 54% are still pending, and 7% 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 Glasgow
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Glasgow, 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 Glasgow
In Glasgow, 70% of planning applications are domestic and 30% are commercial. Both segments offer opportunities depending on the scale of work you take on.
Demand for Building Work in Glasgow
City Development Plan 2 and the Clyde Gateway regeneration are set to bring a long pipeline of new-build and groundworks activity to Glasgow over the next decade, spanning the Clyde corridor and several outlying town centres. Away from these strategic sites, the West End, Southside, and Shawlands' period tenement and villa 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 Glasgow
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