Updated 22 October 2026 · 49 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Doncaster
Access construction leads in Doncaster by tracking newly submitted planning applications. See which homeowners and developers across the borough are preparing extensions, loft conversions, and new builds, and get in touch before they begin shortlisting builders.
- New planning applications added frequently from City of Doncaster Council
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Data sourced from City of Doncaster Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
49
New Leads (30 Days)
£137,500
Average Project Value
17
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Doncaster
Doncaster's biggest construction story is Unity Yorkshire, a roughly 600 acre regeneration site near the M18 that is being built as a sustainable new community based on the 15 minute neighbourhood principle, one of the largest single regeneration projects in the country. In the town centre, the council is procuring a developer for a major redevelopment of the Waterdale and Colonnades sites, alongside a further phase of investment in Doncaster Market following recent work on the Wool Market and Corn Exchange. Away from these larger schemes, housebuilders continue to bring forward smaller sites on the edge of the borough, such as the 200 home development at Skellow, while towns like Mexborough, Conisbrough, and Thorne keep a steady flow of extensions, loft conversions, and garage conversions on more typical suburban housing.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Doncaster over the past 30 days.
In Doncaster, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 37 of the 49 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Garden Rooms also showing consistent demand alongside Porches. 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 Doncaster
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Doncaster, based on recent planning records.
- 1JHA Architecture Ltd
- 2Anthony Snowden Architect
- 3A.T. Design & Draughting
- 4DRB Architecture & Design Ltd
- 5Clay Architectural Designs Limited
- 6Peel Architecture
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Doncaster 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 at Unity Yorkshire and Skellow, where new-build plots are more common.
Recent Planning Applications in Doncaster
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Storey Extension | Doncaster | £100k–£250k | Erection of a two storey extension for garage and workshop/store with living accommodation. | Approved |
| Extension | Doncaster | £250k–£1m | Erection of a detached dormer bungalow and associated driveway. | Withdrawn |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Doncaster | £50k–£100k | Erection of a single storey rear extension with 3 roof lights following the demolition of existing conservatory. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | Doncaster | £100k–£250k | Two-storey side extension providing a ground-floor granny flat. | Approved |
| Extension | Doncaster | £50k–£100k | Erection of a first-floor extension. | Refused |
Double Storey Extension
Doncaster
Erection of a two storey extension for garage and workshop/store with living accommodation.
Extension
Doncaster
Erection of a detached dormer bungalow and associated driveway.
Single Storey Rear Extension
Doncaster
Erection of a single storey rear extension with 3 roof lights following the demolition of existing conservatory.
Double Storey Extension
Doncaster
Two-storey side extension providing a ground-floor granny flat.
Extension
Doncaster
Erection of a first-floor extension.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 8 Lilac Grove Bawtry Doncaster DN10 6LN | £50k–£100k | Formation of a rear dormer extension and partial loft conversion with associated internal and external alterations. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Doncaster | £50k–£100k | Full planning for a single-storey rear extension and formation of a room in the roofspace with installation of a skylight. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
8 Lilac Grove Bawtry Doncaster DN10 6LN
Formation of a rear dormer extension and partial loft conversion with associated internal and external alterations.
Loft Conversion
Doncaster
Full planning for a single-storey rear extension and formation of a room in the roofspace with installation of a skylight.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage | Doncaster | £100k–£250k | Consent to remove wooden bell tower and repair the roof and damaged sections of the listed building. | Approved |
| Heritage | Doncaster | £25k–£50k | Consent to replace timber windows and roof covering at a listed building. | Approved |
| Dropped Kerb | Doncaster | £25k–£50k | Erection of a detached garage, dropped kerb, and hardstanding to front. | Approved |
| New Build | Doncaster | £250k–£1m | Erection of a self-build detached house following the demolition of an existing building. | Refused |
| Porch | 3 Beech House Croft Clifton Rotherham S66 7SL | Under £25k | Submission seeking approval of conditions 3 (external windows and doors), 5 (porch) and 6 (gates) attached to application 26/00427/FUL. | Approved |
Heritage
Doncaster
Consent to remove wooden bell tower and repair the roof and damaged sections of the listed building.
Heritage
Doncaster
Consent to replace timber windows and roof covering at a listed building.
Dropped Kerb
Doncaster
Erection of a detached garage, dropped kerb, and hardstanding to front.
New Build
Doncaster
Erection of a self-build detached house following the demolition of an existing building.
Porch
3 Beech House Croft Clifton Rotherham S66 7SL
Submission seeking approval of conditions 3 (external windows and doors), 5 (porch) and 6 (gates) attached to application 26/00427/FUL.
Data sourced from City of Doncaster Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Doncaster.
Erection of a two storey extension to form a garage and a workshop/store, including the formation of first floor living accommodation in the roof space.
£100k–£250kDoncaster
Erection of a two storey extension for garage and workshop/store with living accommodation.
Listed Building Consent to remove wooden bell tower and repair roof and damaged sections
£100k–£250kDoncaster
Consent to remove wooden bell tower and repair the roof and damaged sections of the listed building.
Listed building consent to replace timber windows with new timber windows and to replace cement tile roof covering with clay pan tiles.
£25k–£50kDoncaster
Consent to replace timber windows and roof covering at a listed building.
Erection of a detached garage, dropped kerb, hardstanding to front and a 2m boundary wall (Amended Plans and Description)
£25k–£50kDoncaster
Erection of a detached garage, dropped kerb, and hardstanding to front.
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60%
Approved
33%
Pending
7%
Refused
Most planning applications in Doncaster are approved, meaning a large proportion of these projects go ahead and become real building jobs. This creates strong opportunities for builders who contact homeowners early.
Earlier contact usually means less competition.
Based on planning applications submitted over the last 30 days.
Planning Approval Times in Doncaster
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Doncaster, 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 Doncaster
In Doncaster, the vast majority (84%) 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 Doncaster
Unity Yorkshire is set to be Doncaster's dominant construction project for years to come, bringing a long pipeline of groundworks and new-build activity as the 600 acre site is developed in phases. Town centre investment at Waterdale, the Colonnades, and Doncaster Market adds further commercial and mixed-use opportunities, while Mexborough, Conisbrough, and Thorne's more typical suburban housing stock supports a steady, standard flow of extension and loft conversion work across the wider borough.
How to Win Jobs in Doncaster
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Focus on Approved Applications
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