Updated 9 October 2026 · 63 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Scottish Borders
Track construction leads across the Scottish Borders from new planning applications in Hawick, Galashiels, Peebles, Jedburgh and surrounding towns.
- New planning applications added frequently from Scottish Borders Council
- Connect with homeowners at the early planning stage
- No shared enquiries or competitive bidding
Data sourced from Scottish Borders Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
63
New Leads (30 Days)
£131,466
Average Project Value
16
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Scottish Borders
Three Borderlands Town Investment Plans covering Hawick, Galashiels, and Jedburgh were approved in March 2026, setting out ten proposed capital projects backed by up to 1.8 million pounds of Borderlands Place Programme funding per town, part of a wider 20 million pound Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal. Hawick has already completed public realm works at Teviot Crescent and Buccleuch Mill, with further restoration at the Bakery Building and Exchange Street due in autumn 2026. In Peebles, Whiteburn Projects has secured a 6.56 million pound loan to deliver 50 private and 12 affordable homes at March Street. Away from these schemes, Galashiels and Selkirk 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 the Scottish Borders over the past 30 days.
In Scottish Borders, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 24 of the 63 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 Scottish Borders
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Scottish Borders, based on recent planning records.
- 1Aidan Hume Design Ltd
- 2D & H Farmer Chartered Architects
- 3Richard Amos Ltd
- 4CB3 Design Architects
- 5Thorburn Group Ltd
- 6RM architecture Ltd
- 7Stuart Patterson Building & Timber Frame Design
- 8Aitken Turnbull Architects
- 9R G LICENCE ARCHITECT
- 10Range Studio Limited
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in the Scottish Borders 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 Peebles, where larger properties support more extensive renovation budgets.
Recent Planning Applications in Scottish Borders
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extension | Wychwood 1 Springhill Road Peebles Scottish Borders EH45 9ER | £100k–£250k | Extension to dwellinghouse proposed. | Approved |
| Extension | Peebles | £50k–£100k | Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse and driveway modifications. | Pending |
| Extension | Croftlands Main Street St Boswells Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 0AE | £50k–£100k | Alterations and extension to a dwellinghouse. | Pending |
| Double Storey Extension | 31 Headrig Jedburgh Scottish Borders TD8 6HP | £100k–£250k | Alterations to the dwelling including a two-storey extension. | Pending |
| Extension | Primrose House 4 Beanburn Ayton Eyemouth Scottish Borders TD14 5QZ | £25k–£50k | Link extension connecting the dwellinghouse and an existing outhouse. | Pending |
Extension
Wychwood 1 Springhill Road Peebles Scottish Borders EH45 9ER
Extension to dwellinghouse proposed.
Extension
Peebles
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse and driveway modifications.
Extension
Croftlands Main Street St Boswells Melrose Scottish Borders TD6 0AE
Alterations and extension to a dwellinghouse.
Double Storey Extension
31 Headrig Jedburgh Scottish Borders TD8 6HP
Alterations to the dwelling including a two-storey extension.
Extension
Primrose House 4 Beanburn Ayton Eyemouth Scottish Borders TD14 5QZ
Link extension connecting the dwellinghouse and an existing outhouse.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage | Jedburgh | £50k–£100k | Internal and external alterations to repair defective building. | Pending |
| Heritage | Selkirk | £50k–£100k | Internal alterations, installation of windows and EV charging point. | Pending |
| Heritage | 1-3 Oliver Place Hawick Scottish Borders TD9 9BG | £50k–£100k | Replacement of slates on the roof of a listed building. | Pending |
| New Build | Scarcelaw Farm Lauder Scottish Borders TD2 6QA | £100k–£250k | Proposal for the erection of a dwellinghouse. | Pending |
| Heritage | 2 High Street The Old Bank Innerleithen Scottish Borders EH44 6HA | Internal and external alterations with illuminated signage installation. | Pending |
Heritage
Jedburgh
Internal and external alterations to repair defective building.
Heritage
Selkirk
Internal alterations, installation of windows and EV charging point.
Heritage
1-3 Oliver Place Hawick Scottish Borders TD9 9BG
Replacement of slates on the roof of a listed building.
New Build
Scarcelaw Farm Lauder Scottish Borders TD2 6QA
Proposal for the erection of a dwellinghouse.
Heritage
2 High Street The Old Bank Innerleithen Scottish Borders EH44 6HA
Internal and external alterations with illuminated signage installation.
Data sourced from Scottish Borders Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across the Scottish Borders.
Extension to dwellinghouse
£100k–£250kWychwood 1 Springhill Road Peebles Scottish Borders EH45 9ER
Extension to dwellinghouse proposed.
Internal and external alterations to repair defective building (revision to application 25/00437/LBC)
£50k–£100kJedburgh
Internal and external alterations to repair defective building.
Internal alterations, installation of windows and EV charging point
£50k–£100kSelkirk
Internal alterations, installation of windows and EV charging point.
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse and alterations to driveway.
£50k–£100kPeebles
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse and driveway modifications.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Scottish Borders
13%
Approved
87%
Pending
0%
Refused
In Scottish Borders, 13% of planning applications are approved, 87% 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.
Earlier contact usually means less competition.
Based on planning applications submitted over the last 30 days.
Planning Approval Times in Scottish Borders
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Scottish Borders, the median time from submission to decision is 8–10 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 Scottish Borders
In Scottish Borders, 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 Scottish Borders
The Borderlands Town Investment Plans and the March Street development in Peebles are set to bring sustained regeneration and new-build activity to the Scottish Borders over the coming years. Away from these schemes, Galashiels and Selkirk's established housing stock supports a steady, more standard flow of extension and loft conversion work across the region.
How to Win Jobs in Scottish Borders
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