Updated 9 October 2026 · 140 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Highland
Find construction leads across Highland from new planning applications in Inverness, Fort William, Nairn and communities across the wider region.
- New planning applications added frequently from Highland Council
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Data sourced from Highland Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
140
New Leads (30 Days)
£147,677
Average Project Value
43
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Highland
Inverness is the clear growth centre for Highland, with 136 new homes recently approved at Ness-side and three separate developments totalling more than 130 further homes progressing near Dores Road. The council has endorsed three Masterplan Consent Area sites at Ardersier, Embo, and Essich Road in Inverness, a faster planning route for strategically important sites, with Springfield Properties and Tulloch Homes acting as delivery partners. The first phase of the Balloch development, a joint initiative between the Highland Housing Alliance and the council, has also completed just east of Inverness. Away from Inverness, Fort William and Nairn 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 Highland over the past 30 days.
In Highland, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 54 of the 140 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 Highland
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Highland, based on recent planning records.
- 1Colin Armstrong Architects
- 2Reynolds Architecture Ltd.
- 3Knight & McDonald Architects
- 4Matheson Mackenzie Ross
- 5podz and planz
- 6Cameron Architectural Design Ltd
- 7WA MacDonald Building Design Limite
- 8Highland Design Concepts
- 9Grigor-Taylor Associates
- 10PLAN AHEAD DESIGN LTD
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Highland 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 Inverness and Nairn, where larger properties support more extensive renovation budgets.
Recent Planning Applications in Highland
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extension | Palm Cottage 54 Portgower Helmsdale KW8 6HL | Demolish existing extension and re-erect a replacement extension. | Pending | |
| Extension | Larchfield Station Road Conon Bridge Dingwall IV7 8BJ | Alterations to the house and erection of an extension. | Pending | |
| Extension | Larchfield Station Road Conon Bridge Dingwall IV7 8BJ | Listed building consent for alterations and the erection of an extension to the house. | Pending | |
| Extension | 5 Lybster Road Forss Thurso KW14 7YA | £50k–£100k | Full planning application for an extension to a house. | Pending |
| Extension | 13B Carnoch Glencoe Ballachulish PH49 4HQ | £50k–£100k | Alterations to the property including an extension. | Pending |
Extension
Palm Cottage 54 Portgower Helmsdale KW8 6HL
Demolish existing extension and re-erect a replacement extension.
Extension
Larchfield Station Road Conon Bridge Dingwall IV7 8BJ
Alterations to the house and erection of an extension.
Extension
Larchfield Station Road Conon Bridge Dingwall IV7 8BJ
Listed building consent for alterations and the erection of an extension to the house.
Extension
5 Lybster Road Forss Thurso KW14 7YA
Full planning application for an extension to a house.
Extension
13B Carnoch Glencoe Ballachulish PH49 4HQ
Alterations to the property including an extension.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Sandbank Broadford Isle Of Skye IV49 9AE | £50k–£100k | Erection of an extension and alterations to the roof to form dormer windows (loft conversion). | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 1 Mid Street Clachnaharry Inverness IV3 8RD | £50k–£100k | Erection of an extension together with a dormer to enlarge loft/living space. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 4 Thistle Road Conon Bridge Dingwall IV7 8FG | £50k–£100k | Internal alterations including formation of a dormer to create loft accommodation. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Fairview Invernaver Bettyhill Thurso KW14 7SG | £50k–£100k | Erection of a box dormer (roof/loft extension). | Pending |
Loft Conversion
Sandbank Broadford Isle Of Skye IV49 9AE
Erection of an extension and alterations to the roof to form dormer windows (loft conversion).
Loft Conversion
1 Mid Street Clachnaharry Inverness IV3 8RD
Erection of an extension together with a dormer to enlarge loft/living space.
Loft Conversion
4 Thistle Road Conon Bridge Dingwall IV7 8FG
Internal alterations including formation of a dormer to create loft accommodation.
Loft Conversion
Fairview Invernaver Bettyhill Thurso KW14 7SG
Erection of a box dormer (roof/loft extension).
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | Land 50M NW Of Ness View Cottage Dores | Erection of a new house on the plot east of the play area on Torr Gardens. | Pending | |
| Garage Conversion | Land 25M SW Of Hillcrest Tarvie Strathpeffer | Conversion of garage into a studio for use as a short-term let. | Pending | |
| New Build | Land 130M SW Of Sputie Burn Bothy 52 Sputie Doll Brora | Erection of a new house with installation of septic tank and soakaway. | Pending | |
| New Build | Land 30M SE Of Englebelmer 72 Fairfield Road Inverness | Construction of a new dwelling (amended design to previously approved scheme). | Pending | |
| New Build | Land 15M SE Of Englebelmer 72 Fairfield Road Inverness | Construction of a single dwelling (amended design to 22/03366/FUL). | Pending |
New Build
Land 50M NW Of Ness View Cottage Dores
Erection of a new house on the plot east of the play area on Torr Gardens.
Garage Conversion
Land 25M SW Of Hillcrest Tarvie Strathpeffer
Conversion of garage into a studio for use as a short-term let.
New Build
Land 130M SW Of Sputie Burn Bothy 52 Sputie Doll Brora
Erection of a new house with installation of septic tank and soakaway.
New Build
Land 30M SE Of Englebelmer 72 Fairfield Road Inverness
Construction of a new dwelling (amended design to previously approved scheme).
New Build
Land 15M SE Of Englebelmer 72 Fairfield Road Inverness
Construction of a single dwelling (amended design to 22/03366/FUL).
Data sourced from Highland Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Highland.
Extension to house
£50k–£100k5 Lybster Road Forss Thurso KW14 7YA
Full planning application for an extension to a house.
Alterations & Extension
£50k–£100k13B Carnoch Glencoe Ballachulish PH49 4HQ
Alterations to the property including an extension.
Erection of extensions
£50k–£100kRhubaan Inverness Road Carrbridge PH23 3AU
Erection of extensions.
Change of use from house to shop, erection of extension, demolition of extensions - amended design (retrospective)
£100k–£250k15 Riverside Place Thurso KW14 8BZ
Retrospective amended works: change of use from house to shop, erection of an extension and demolition of existing extensions.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Highland
9%
Approved
91%
Pending
0%
Refused
In Highland, 9% of planning applications are approved, 91% 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 Highland
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Highland, the median time from submission to decision is 7 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 Highland
In Highland, 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 Highland
Inverness's Masterplan Consent Area sites and the wider pipeline of approved developments are set to bring sustained new-build activity to the city and its surrounding area for years to come. Away from Inverness, Fort William and Nairn's established housing stock supports a steady, more standard flow of extension and loft conversion work across the wider Highland region.
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