Updated 8 October 2026 · 166 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.
166
New Leads (30 Days)
£124,228
Average Project Value
54
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 120 of the 166 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 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
- 4LSO Architects
- 5DK Designs FPT Ltd
- 6Ecclesall Design
- 7Brightman Clarke Architects
- 8Jump Architects Limited
- 9DLP Planning Ltd
- 10HEM Architects
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap-Around Extension | Sheffield | £250k–£1m | Demolition of rear conservatory and erection of a rear dormer extension with juliette balcony and side/rear extensions. | 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 |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Sheffield | £100k–£250k | Erection of single-storey rear extension, front porch, first floor side extension, hip to gable roof extension with a rear dormer extension to dwellinghouse. | Approved |
| Single Storey Side Extension | Sheffield | £50k–£100k | Erection of a single-storey side extension to dwellinghouse. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | Sheffield | £100k–£250k | Erection of single-storey rear extension and two-storey front extension. | Approved |
Wrap-Around Extension
Sheffield
Demolition of rear conservatory and erection of a rear dormer extension with juliette balcony and side/rear extensions.
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.
Wrap-Around Extension
Sheffield
Erection of single-storey rear extension, front porch, first floor side extension, hip to gable roof extension with a rear dormer extension to dwellinghouse.
Single Storey Side Extension
Sheffield
Erection of a single-storey side extension to dwellinghouse.
Double Storey Extension
Sheffield
Erection of single-storey rear extension and two-storey front extension.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | The Stables Hoyle House Farm Elliot Lane Sheffield S35 8NR | £50k–£100k | Lawful Development Certificate (s192) for a single-storey side extension and a rear dormer window. | Withdrawn |
| Loft Conversion | 14 Maplebeck Drive Sheffield S9 1WH | £100k–£250k | Rear single-storey extension, rear dormer extension and rear veranda to the dwellinghouse. | Refused |
| 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 | 33 Rossington Road Sheffield S11 8SA | £50k–£100k | Section 73 application to vary approved plans for erection of a rear dormer and single-storey rear extension to a dwellinghouse. | Approved |
Loft Conversion
The Stables Hoyle House Farm Elliot Lane Sheffield S35 8NR
Lawful Development Certificate (s192) for a single-storey side extension and a rear dormer window.
Loft Conversion
14 Maplebeck Drive Sheffield S9 1WH
Rear single-storey extension, rear dormer extension and rear veranda to the dwellinghouse.
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
33 Rossington Road Sheffield S11 8SA
Section 73 application to vary approved plans for erection of a rear dormer and single-storey rear extension to a dwellinghouse.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Room | Lowedges Road Fire Station Lowedges Road Sheffield S8 7JN | Under £25k | Erection of a single-storey timber gazebo with accessible ramp. | Approved |
| Heritage | Nether Green Junior School Fulwood Road Sheffield S10 3QA | £25k–£50k | Demolition and reconstruction of a stone wall to enable construction access (listed building context). | Approved |
| Dropped Kerb | Sheffield | Under £25k | Provision of a dropped kerb and creation of a parking area for a dwellinghouse. | Refused |
| Heritage | Sheffield | £100k–£250k | Listed building consent application to consolidate and protect archaeological remains and vary condition 3 (temporary soil cover) related to approved park access works. | Approved |
| Garden Room | 4 Oldfield Close Sheffield S6 6EN | £25k–£50k | Erection of a single-storey detached garden storage/outbuilding with associated retaining wall and landscaping. | Refused |
Garden Room
Lowedges Road Fire Station Lowedges Road Sheffield S8 7JN
Erection of a single-storey timber gazebo with accessible ramp.
Heritage
Nether Green Junior School Fulwood Road Sheffield S10 3QA
Demolition and reconstruction of a stone wall to enable construction access (listed building context).
Dropped Kerb
Sheffield
Provision of a dropped kerb and creation of a parking area for a dwellinghouse.
Heritage
Sheffield
Listed building consent application to consolidate and protect archaeological remains and vary condition 3 (temporary soil cover) related to approved park access works.
Garden Room
4 Oldfield Close Sheffield S6 6EN
Erection of a single-storey detached garden storage/outbuilding with associated retaining wall and landscaping.
Data sourced from Sheffield City Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Sheffield.
Demolition of rear conservatory and erection of rear dormer extension with juliette balcony, one/two-storey side/rear extension, single-storey front porch, and garage/storage space to lower ground floor of dwellinghouse
£250k–£1mSheffield
Demolition of rear conservatory and erection of a rear dormer extension with juliette balcony and side/rear extensions.
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 single-storey rear extension and a front porch, first floor side extension, hip to gable roof extension with a rear dormer extension to dwellinghouse
£100k–£250kSheffield
Erection of single-storey rear extension, front porch, first floor side extension, hip to gable roof extension with a rear dormer extension to dwellinghouse.
Erection of single-storey side extension to dwellinghouse
£50k–£100kSheffield
Erection of a single-storey side extension to dwellinghouse.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Sheffield
42%
Approved
52%
Pending
6%
Refused
In Sheffield, 42% of planning applications are approved, 52% 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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