Updated 22 October 2026 · 178 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Sheffield
Access construction leads in Sheffield by tracking newly submitted planning applications. See which homeowners and developers across the city are preparing extensions, loft conversions, and new builds, and get in touch before they begin shortlisting builders.
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Data sourced from Sheffield City Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
178
New Leads (30 Days)
£132,122
Average Project Value
56
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Sheffield
Sheffield's city centre is in the middle of one of the most ambitious housing programmes outside London, with around 20,000 homes planned centrally as part of the Sheffield Together partnership targeting 38,000 new homes across the city by 2039. Major schemes include a 750 home neighbourhood at Furnace Hill, around 430 new homes at Neepsend, the 300 million pound Moorfoot Catalyst regeneration bringing roughly 725 homes, and the 300 million pound West Bar mixed use scheme. Away from these city centre sites, Sheffield's leafier suburbs, including Ecclesall, Dore, and Nether Edge, keep a strong stock of Victorian and Edwardian housing generating a steady flow of extensions and loft conversions.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Sheffield over the past 30 days.
In Sheffield, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 136 of the 178 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Garden Rooms also showing consistent demand alongside Loft Conversions. 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 Sheffield
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Sheffield, based on recent planning records.
- 1Time Architects
- 2JCA Ltd
- 3Extension Plans UK
- 4DLP Planning Ltd
- 5JUMP Architects Ltd
- 6Birch Grove Architecture Limited
- 7DK Designs FPT Ltd
- 8SLA Design Technical LLP
- 9BEN SMITH ARCHITECTURAL LIMITED
- 10Ecclesall Design
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Sheffield 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 Ecclesall and Dore, where larger period properties support more extensive renovation budgets.
Recent Planning Applications in Sheffield
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side Extension | 245 Hollinsend Road Sheffield S12 2EE | £250k–£1m | Change of use from community centre and flat to children's residential institution, with extensions and outbuilding. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | 42 Totley Brook Road Sheffield S17 3QS | £100k–£250k | Erection of additional storey to detached garage and erection of two-storey rear extension to dwellinghouse to link with garage. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | 99 Ravenscroft Crescent Sheffield S13 8PR | £100k–£250k | Erection of two-storey side extension and single-storey front extension to the dwellinghouse. | Withdrawn |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Sheffield | £100k–£250k | Erection of a single-storey rear extension with roof terrace and first-floor side infill extension. | Approved |
| Single Storey Side Extension | 40 Truswell Avenue Sheffield S10 1WJ | £25k–£50k | Erection of a single-storey side extension forming main entrance porch. | Approved |
Side Extension
245 Hollinsend Road Sheffield S12 2EE
Change of use from community centre and flat to children's residential institution, with extensions and outbuilding.
Double Storey Extension
42 Totley Brook Road Sheffield S17 3QS
Erection of additional storey to detached garage and erection of two-storey rear extension to dwellinghouse to link with garage.
Double Storey Extension
99 Ravenscroft Crescent Sheffield S13 8PR
Erection of two-storey side extension and single-storey front extension to the dwellinghouse.
Wrap-Around Extension
Sheffield
Erection of a single-storey rear extension with roof terrace and first-floor side infill extension.
Single Storey Side Extension
40 Truswell Avenue Sheffield S10 1WJ
Erection of a single-storey side extension forming main entrance porch.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 50 Springfield Avenue Sheffield S7 2GA | £100k–£250k | Demolish rear and side extensions, extend and alter roof with rear dormer and Juliet balcony, erect two-storey side and single-storey front extensions and convert basement with lightwells to form additional habitable space. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Sheffield | £100k–£250k | Two-storey side extension, single-storey rear extension and roof alterations including rear dormer to the dwellinghouse. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Sheffield | £50k–£100k | Alterations to roof to provide additional habitable space including hip-to-gable extension, rear dormer and raised ridge height. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 2 - 8 Crookes Road Sheffield S10 5BB | £50k–£100k | Alter first and second floors to form four flats (Use Class C3) including rear dormer extensions, front rooflights and external rear access steps and walkway. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Sheffield | £50k–£100k | Application for a lawful development certificate for a single rear dormer on a dwellinghouse (s192). | Refused |
Loft Conversion
50 Springfield Avenue Sheffield S7 2GA
Demolish rear and side extensions, extend and alter roof with rear dormer and Juliet balcony, erect two-storey side and single-storey front extensions and convert basement with lightwells to form additional habitable space.
Loft Conversion
Sheffield
Two-storey side extension, single-storey rear extension and roof alterations including rear dormer to the dwellinghouse.
Loft Conversion
Sheffield
Alterations to roof to provide additional habitable space including hip-to-gable extension, rear dormer and raised ridge height.
Loft Conversion
2 - 8 Crookes Road Sheffield S10 5BB
Alter first and second floors to form four flats (Use Class C3) including rear dormer extensions, front rooflights and external rear access steps and walkway.
Loft Conversion
Sheffield
Application for a lawful development certificate for a single rear dormer on a dwellinghouse (s192).
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage | High Storrs School High Storrs Road Sheffield S11 7LH | £50k–£100k | Internal alterations and structural repairs to a Grade II listed school building. | Approved |
| Heritage | Hillsborough Barracks Shopping Mall Langsett Road Sheffield S6 2LR | £100k–£250k | Internal alterations to a Grade II listed building including passenger lift installation, internal openings works, partitions and refurbishment. | Approved |
| Heritage | 5 Lady's Bridge Sheffield S3 8GA | £50k–£100k | Listed building consent for internal alterations including widening openings and changes to windows and doors. | Approved |
| Garden Room | The Barn Hagg Lane Cottages Hagg Lane Sheffield S10 5PX | £25k–£50k | Replace existing shed for agricultural/general storage and vehicle parking; increase hardstanding area for parking and install gates and fence enclosures. | Approved |
| New Build | Sheffield | £1m+ | Demolition of two existing buildings and erection of 12 dwellings with a community hub (Use Class D1), new access road, parking and landscaping (S73 to vary approved plans condition). | Approved |
Heritage
High Storrs School High Storrs Road Sheffield S11 7LH
Internal alterations and structural repairs to a Grade II listed school building.
Heritage
Hillsborough Barracks Shopping Mall Langsett Road Sheffield S6 2LR
Internal alterations to a Grade II listed building including passenger lift installation, internal openings works, partitions and refurbishment.
Heritage
5 Lady's Bridge Sheffield S3 8GA
Listed building consent for internal alterations including widening openings and changes to windows and doors.
Garden Room
The Barn Hagg Lane Cottages Hagg Lane Sheffield S10 5PX
Replace existing shed for agricultural/general storage and vehicle parking; increase hardstanding area for parking and install gates and fence enclosures.
New Build
Sheffield
Demolition of two existing buildings and erection of 12 dwellings with a community hub (Use Class D1), new access road, parking and landscaping (S73 to vary approved plans condition).
Data sourced from Sheffield City Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Sheffield.
Use of building as residential institution for up to 3 residents (Use Class C2) and provision of an outbuilding and water tank to rear
£250k–£1m245 Hollinsend Road Sheffield S12 2EE
Change of use from community centre and flat to children's residential institution, with extensions and outbuilding.
Erection of additional storey to detached garage and erection of two-storey rear extension to dwellinghouse to link with garage
£100k–£250k42 Totley Brook Road Sheffield S17 3QS
Erection of additional storey to detached garage and erection of two-storey rear extension to dwellinghouse to link with garage.
Erection of two-storey side extension and single-storey front/side extension to dwellinghouse
£100k–£250k99 Ravenscroft Crescent Sheffield S13 8PR
Erection of two-storey side extension and single-storey front extension to the dwellinghouse.
Alterations and extensions including erection of a single-storey rear extension with roof terrace over, erection of first-floor side infill extension and erection of two-storey outbuilding associated with existing hot food takeaway
£100k–£250kSheffield
Erection of a single-storey rear extension with roof terrace and first-floor side infill extension.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Sheffield
39%
Approved
55%
Pending
6%
Refused
In Sheffield, 39% of planning applications are approved, 55% are still pending, and 6% 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 Sheffield
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Sheffield, 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 Sheffield
In Sheffield, the vast majority (81%) 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 Sheffield
Sheffield Together's scale means new-build activity, groundworks, and finishing trade work will remain a defining feature of the city's construction market for years, with Furnace Hill, Neepsend, Moorfoot, and West Bar all progressing through delivery at once. Away from the city centre, Ecclesall, Dore, and Nether Edge's period housing stock supports a steady, more standard stream of extension and loft conversion work, giving builders exposure to both large-scale regeneration and everyday householder projects.
How to Win Jobs in Sheffield
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