Updated 8 October 2026 · 88 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Tyne and Wear
Browse construction leads across Tyne and Wear, currently covering Newcastle and Sunderland, with more of the area’s councils being added over time. Every lead below comes from a newly submitted planning application, giving you a chance to reach homeowners and developers before they start comparing quotes.
- New planning applications added frequently from Newcastle and Sunderland city councils
- Compare construction activity between the two cities and drill into either one
- No shared enquiries or competitive bidding
Data aggregated from Newcastle and Sunderland city council planning records and refreshed regularly.
88
New Leads (30 Days)
£97,845
Average Project Value
18
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Activity Across Tyne and Wear
An area-by-area comparison of construction leads over the last 30 days, built from the same live planning data as each area's own page.
Most Active Areas for Construction
Areas ranked by construction leads in the last 30 days.
Highest Value Construction Areas
Areas ranked by average project value over the last 30 days.
Construction Trends in Tyne and Wear
Tyne and Wear's construction market is currently tracked through its two largest cities, Newcastle and Sunderland, which sit either side of the River Tyne and River Wear respectively. Newcastle's city centre is anchored by the Grainger Town conservation area and a student-driven HMO market concentrated in Jesmond and Heaton, both covered by dedicated Article 4 Directions. Sunderland's construction pipeline is increasingly shaped by Riverside Sunderland, a 33.2-hectare regeneration scheme targeting 1,000 new homes on former industrial land beside the River Wear. Away from these focal points, both cities have large stretches of Victorian and post-war terraced housing generating a steady, high-volume flow of extensions and loft conversions.
Gateshead, North Tyneside, and South Tyneside are also part of the wider Tyne and Wear area but aren't yet covered by BuildAlert's planning data feed, so the figures on this page reflect Newcastle and Sunderland only rather than the whole metropolitan county.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects across Newcastle and Sunderland over the past 30 days.
In Tyne and Wear, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 70 of the 88 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Porches also showing consistent demand alongside Heritages. 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 Tyne and Wear
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Tyne and Wear, based on recent planning records.
- 1A.M.WATT DESIGN
- 2cummings architects ltd
- 3alan potter surveying limited
- 4Alexandra Architectural Design
- 5Building Design Solutions (NE) Ltd.
- 6Bethell&Co
- 7Bernard Taylor Partnership Limited
- 8Mr Plan Man
- 9Sharpley Consultancy Ltd
- 10Collaborative Deisign
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values across Tyne and Wear 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 tend to cluster in Newcastle’s Jesmond and Gosforth, and around Sunderland’s newer Riverside developments.
Recent Planning Applications in Tyne and Wear
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap-Around Extension | Sunderland | £100k–£250k | Erection of a two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and conversion of existing garage into habitable room. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Newcastle upon Tyne | £50k–£100k | Erection of single storey extension to side and rear. | Pending |
| Double Storey Extension | Sunderland | £100k–£250k | Two storey extension to the side of the property with garage and bedroom. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Newcastle upon Tyne | £50k–£100k | Erection of single-storey extensions to front, side and rear (amended description). | Pending |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Sunderland | £50k–£100k | Erection of single storey side/front extension to existing garage and rear extension. | Approved |
Wrap-Around Extension
Sunderland
Erection of a two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and conversion of existing garage into habitable room.
Wrap-Around Extension
Newcastle upon Tyne
Erection of single storey extension to side and rear.
Double Storey Extension
Sunderland
Two storey extension to the side of the property with garage and bedroom.
Wrap-Around Extension
Newcastle upon Tyne
Erection of single-storey extensions to front, side and rear (amended description).
Wrap-Around Extension
Sunderland
Erection of single storey side/front extension to existing garage and rear extension.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Smee 18 The Green Washington Village Washington NE38 7AB | £100k–£250k | Erection of first floor extension and loft conversion with dormer window. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Newcastle upon Tyne | £50k–£100k | Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft conversion with dormer extension and rooflights. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Newcastle upon Tyne | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion with side and rear dormers and hip-to-gable roof extension. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Newcastle upon Tyne | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion with rear flat-roof dormer and Velux dormer to the front. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
Smee 18 The Green Washington Village Washington NE38 7AB
Erection of first floor extension and loft conversion with dormer window.
Loft Conversion
Newcastle upon Tyne
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft conversion with dormer extension and rooflights.
Loft Conversion
Newcastle upon Tyne
Loft conversion with side and rear dormers and hip-to-gable roof extension.
Loft Conversion
Newcastle upon Tyne
Loft conversion with rear flat-roof dormer and Velux dormer to the front.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | Newcastle upon Tyne | £100k–£250k | Prior approval notification for an additional storey to the existing dwelling. | Pending |
| Garage Conversion | 11 Carnoustie Usworth Washington NE37 1ND | £25k–£50k | Conversion of existing garage to provide habitable rooms with associated internal and external alterations. | Approved |
| Garden Room | Newcastle upon Tyne | Under £25k | Erection of a single-storey timber summer house in the rear garden for ancillary use to the dwelling. | Pending |
| Heritage | Botanical View Court Flats 1 To 44 John Street Sunderland SR1 1AH | £50k–£100k | Listed building consent for internal alterations to create three additional individual bedrooms. | Approved |
| Heritage | Newcastle upon Tyne | £100k–£250k | Listed building consent for internal refurbishment and rebranding of an existing retail unit, including new shopfitting, fitting rooms, timber cladding and replacement finishes. | Pending |
New Build
Newcastle upon Tyne
Prior approval notification for an additional storey to the existing dwelling.
Garage Conversion
11 Carnoustie Usworth Washington NE37 1ND
Conversion of existing garage to provide habitable rooms with associated internal and external alterations.
Garden Room
Newcastle upon Tyne
Erection of a single-storey timber summer house in the rear garden for ancillary use to the dwelling.
Heritage
Botanical View Court Flats 1 To 44 John Street Sunderland SR1 1AH
Listed building consent for internal alterations to create three additional individual bedrooms.
Heritage
Newcastle upon Tyne
Listed building consent for internal refurbishment and rebranding of an existing retail unit, including new shopfitting, fitting rooms, timber cladding and replacement finishes.
Data aggregated from Newcastle and Sunderland city council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities from across Newcastle and Sunderland.
Erection of two storey extension to side and single storey extension to the rear (as amended)
£100k–£250kSunderland
Erection of a two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and conversion of existing garage into habitable room.
Erection of single storey extension to side and rear
£50k–£100kNewcastle upon Tyne
Erection of single storey extension to side and rear.
Two storey extension to the side of the property with ground floor garage and first floor bedroom with en-suite (Amended plans received on 3.9.26 to remove ensuite at first floor).
£100k–£250kSunderland
Two storey extension to the side of the property with garage and bedroom.
Notification for Prior Approval: Construction of additional storey to existing dwelling
£100k–£250kNewcastle upon Tyne
Prior approval notification for an additional storey to the existing dwelling.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds, drawn from Newcastle and Sunderland.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Tyne and Wear
30%
Approved
69%
Pending
1%
Refused
In Tyne and Wear, 30% of planning applications are approved, 69% are still pending, and 1% 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 Tyne and Wear
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Tyne and Wear, 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 Tyne and Wear
In Tyne and Wear, 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 Tyne and Wear
Demand for construction work in Newcastle is driven heavily by its two universities, which keeps HMO conversion activity high in Jesmond and Heaton even though Article 4 Directions mean that work has to go through full planning applications. Sunderland's demand is shaped more by Riverside Sunderland's ongoing regeneration, which is bringing sustained new-build and conversion work to the city centre. Away from these areas, both cities' suburban terraced streets generate a steady, more affordable flow of standard extension and loft conversion work.
How to Win Jobs in Tyne and Wear
Contact Homeowners Early
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Focus on Approved Applications
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Target Higher-Value Projects
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