Updated 22 October 2026 · 89 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.
89
New Leads (30 Days)
£104,545
Average Project Value
17
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 60 of the 89 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Heritages also showing consistent demand alongside Garage 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 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
- 3Alexandra Architectural Design
- 4Alan Potter Surveying Limited
- 5Building Design Solutions (NE) Ltd.
- 6JDA Solutions
- 7Glasper Lee Design Ltd.
- 8Panda Design
- 9Mario Minchella Architects
- 10Bethell&Co
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Storey Extension | Newcastle upon Tyne | £50k–£100k | Erection of single storey extension, canopy, raised decking, and partial garage conversion. | 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 extension to side and rear. | Pending |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | 1 Corry Court Sunderland SR4 8NQ | £100k–£250k | Erection of a single storey rear extension, garage conversion, and new boundary fences. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Newcastle upon Tyne | £50k–£100k | Erection of a single-storey rear extension with roof lanterns. | Pending |
Single Storey Extension
Newcastle upon Tyne
Erection of single storey extension, canopy, raised decking, and partial garage conversion.
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 extension to side and rear.
Single Storey Rear Extension
1 Corry Court Sunderland SR4 8NQ
Erection of a single storey rear extension, garage conversion, and new boundary fences.
Single Storey Rear Extension
Newcastle upon Tyne
Erection of a single-storey rear extension with roof lanterns.
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 rear flat-roof dormer and Velux dormer to the front. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Newcastle upon Tyne | £50k–£100k | Single-storey rear and dormer extensions, first-floor side extension over garage and two front rooflights. | 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 rear flat-roof dormer and Velux dormer to the front.
Loft Conversion
Newcastle upon Tyne
Single-storey rear and dormer extensions, first-floor side extension over garage and two front rooflights.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porch | Newcastle upon Tyne | £50k–£100k | Listed Building Application for porch erection, external steps installation, and internal wall removal. | Pending |
| Heritage | Sunderland | £25k–£50k | Upgrade of existing walls and floors for fire, acoustic, and thermal insulation. | Approved |
| Porch | Newcastle upon Tyne | £25k–£50k | Erection of porch to front and installation of external steps and door to side. | Pending |
| Garden Room | 39 Treecone Close Sunderland SR3 2XG | Under £25k | Change of use from open amenity space to residential garden space, including the erection of a shed and fence. | Refused |
| Heritage | Newcastle upon Tyne | £25k–£50k | Listed Building Application for alterations to ventilation system and installation of louvres. | Pending |
Porch
Newcastle upon Tyne
Listed Building Application for porch erection, external steps installation, and internal wall removal.
Heritage
Sunderland
Upgrade of existing walls and floors for fire, acoustic, and thermal insulation.
Porch
Newcastle upon Tyne
Erection of porch to front and installation of external steps and door to side.
Garden Room
39 Treecone Close Sunderland SR3 2XG
Change of use from open amenity space to residential garden space, including the erection of a shed and fence.
Heritage
Newcastle upon Tyne
Listed Building Application for alterations to ventilation system and installation of louvres.
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 single storey extension, canopy and raised decking to rear, and partial garage conversion.
£50k–£100kNewcastle upon Tyne
Erection of single storey extension, canopy, raised decking, and partial garage conversion.
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.
Listed Building Application: Erection of porch to front and installation of external steps and door to side and removal of an internal wall.
£50k–£100kNewcastle upon Tyne
Listed Building Application for porch erection, external steps installation, and internal wall removal.
Erection of a single storey extension to rear with lean to roof. Conversion of existing garage into habitable room, replacement of existing fence to rear and side and erection of new boundary fence to front
£100k–£250k1 Corry Court Sunderland SR4 8NQ
Erection of a single storey rear extension, garage conversion, and new boundary fences.
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
24%
Approved
75%
Pending
1%
Refused
In Tyne and Wear, 24% of planning applications are approved, 75% 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, 78% of planning applications are domestic and 22% are commercial. Both segments offer opportunities depending on the scale of work you take on.
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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