Updated 29 October 2026 · 27 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Conwy
Find construction leads in Conwy from new planning applications across Llandudno, Colwyn Bay and the wider county borough area.
- New planning applications added frequently from Conwy County Borough Council
- Connect with homeowners at the early planning stage
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Data sourced from Conwy County Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
27
New Leads (30 Days)
£85,648
Average Project Value
6
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Conwy
Conwy's planning committee has approved 48 affordable homes in Rhos-on-Sea, replacing former wartime government offices on Dinerth Road, while in Gyffin near Conwy town, housing group Adra has lodged plans for 95 affordable homes on agricultural land off Llanrwst Road. The council has published a deposit Replacement Local Development Plan, setting out where new homes, jobs, and green space will go across the county borough through to 2033. Away from these schemes, Llandudno and Colwyn Bay keep a steady flow of extensions and loft conversions on established housing.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Conwy over the past 30 days.
In Conwy, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 22 of the 27 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Loft Conversions also showing consistent demand alongside Garden Rooms. Projects can fall into more than one category, so these figures don't need to add up to the total.
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Conwy 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 Llandudno, where larger properties support more extensive renovation budgets.
Recent Planning Applications in Conwy
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Extension | Conwy | £100k–£250k | Proposed rear second storey extension and dormer for attic room. | Refused |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Colwyn Bay | £50k–£100k | Full planning for a single-storey rear extension with associated landscaping. | Approved |
| Single Storey Side Extension | Conwy | £50k–£100k | Listed building consent for a single-storey side extension, replacement balcony, repositioning of garden wall and internal/window/door alterations. | Refused |
| Single Storey Side Extension | Conwy | £50k–£100k | Full planning permission for a single-storey side extension, replacement balcony, repositioning of garden wall and internal/window/door alterations. | Refused |
| Double Storey Extension | Colwyn Bay | £100k–£250k | Rear extension comprising a two-storey section plus a smaller single-storey, and an extended garage to enlarge kitchen/dining/utility and provide a wet room. | Approved |
Rear Extension
Conwy
Proposed rear second storey extension and dormer for attic room.
Single Storey Rear Extension
Colwyn Bay
Full planning for a single-storey rear extension with associated landscaping.
Single Storey Side Extension
Conwy
Listed building consent for a single-storey side extension, replacement balcony, repositioning of garden wall and internal/window/door alterations.
Single Storey Side Extension
Conwy
Full planning permission for a single-storey side extension, replacement balcony, repositioning of garden wall and internal/window/door alterations.
Double Storey Extension
Colwyn Bay
Rear extension comprising a two-storey section plus a smaller single-storey, and an extended garage to enlarge kitchen/dining/utility and provide a wet room.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Conwy | £100k–£250k | Extensions and alterations to dwelling including rear extension, roof alterations and dormers, balcony, replacement windows/doors, rooflights, access changes and landscaping/biodiversity enhancements. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Llandudno Junction | £50k–£100k | First-floor dormer extension to the dwelling (dormer/roof extension). | Refused |
| Loft Conversion | Conwy | £100k–£250k | Front, rear and side extensions with a rear balcony and raised roof to create an additional loft bedroom. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Old Colwyn | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion incorporating a rear flat roof dormer, front pitched roof dormers and a porch extension. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
Conwy
Extensions and alterations to dwelling including rear extension, roof alterations and dormers, balcony, replacement windows/doors, rooflights, access changes and landscaping/biodiversity enhancements.
Loft Conversion
Llandudno Junction
First-floor dormer extension to the dwelling (dormer/roof extension).
Loft Conversion
Conwy
Front, rear and side extensions with a rear balcony and raised roof to create an additional loft bedroom.
Loft Conversion
Old Colwyn
Loft conversion incorporating a rear flat roof dormer, front pitched roof dormers and a porch extension.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage | Eglwysbach | £25k–£50k | Minor alterations to the main staircase and arched doorway to increase head height, improve proportions and introduce borrowed light (listed building consent). | Approved |
| Dropped Kerb | Llandudno | Under £25k | Removal of front boundary wall to create a vehicular parking space. | Refused |
| Garden Room | Colwyn Bay | Under £25k | Non-material amendment to planning approval 0/53009 to replace a garden room window with a front door. | Pending |
| Garden Room | Colwyn Bay | £25k–£50k | Construction of a single-storey detached garage ancillary to the existing dwelling, replacing the existing garage. | Pending |
| Garden Room | Llandudno Junction | £25k–£50k | Construction of an agricultural building/shed with hardstanding for implements storage. | Pending |
Heritage
Eglwysbach
Minor alterations to the main staircase and arched doorway to increase head height, improve proportions and introduce borrowed light (listed building consent).
Dropped Kerb
Llandudno
Removal of front boundary wall to create a vehicular parking space.
Garden Room
Colwyn Bay
Non-material amendment to planning approval 0/53009 to replace a garden room window with a front door.
Garden Room
Colwyn Bay
Construction of a single-storey detached garage ancillary to the existing dwelling, replacing the existing garage.
Garden Room
Llandudno Junction
Construction of an agricultural building/shed with hardstanding for implements storage.
Data sourced from Conwy County Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Conwy.
Proposed Rear second storey extension and dormer to attic room.
£100k–£250kConwy
Proposed rear second storey extension and dormer for attic room.
Single storey rear extension & associated landscaping
£50k–£100kColwyn Bay
Full planning for a single-storey rear extension with associated landscaping.
Single storey side extension. Erection of replacement balcony. Reposition of garden wall. Internal alterations. Window and door alterations and replacement (Listed Building Consent)
£50k–£100kConwy
Listed building consent for a single-storey side extension, replacement balcony, repositioning of garden wall and internal/window/door alterations.
Single storey side extension. Erection of replacement balcony. Reposition of garden wall. Internal alterations. Window and door alterations and replacement.
£50k–£100kConwy
Full planning permission for a single-storey side extension, replacement balcony, repositioning of garden wall and internal/window/door alterations.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
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33%
Approved
44%
Pending
23%
Refused
In Conwy, 33% of planning applications are approved, 44% are still pending, and 23% are refused. Pending applications can give builders an opportunity to make contact while projects are still at an early stage.
Reaching out while applications are still active helps you get ahead of the pack.
Based on planning applications submitted over the last 30 days.
Planning Approval Times in Conwy
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Conwy, the median time from submission to decision is 6 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 Conwy
In Conwy, 70% of planning applications are domestic and 30% are commercial. Both segments offer opportunities depending on the scale of work you take on.
Demand for Building Work in Conwy
Rhos-on-Sea and Gyffin are set to bring sustained affordable new-build activity to Conwy over the coming years, guided by the county's emerging Replacement Local Development Plan. Away from these schemes, Llandudno and Colwyn Bay's established housing stock supports a steady, more standard flow of extension and loft conversion work across the county borough.
How to Win Jobs in Conwy
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