Updated 23 October 2026 · 79 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Dudley
Access construction leads in Dudley by tracking newly submitted planning applications. See which homeowners and developers across the borough are preparing extensions, loft conversions, and new builds, and get in touch before they begin shortlisting builders.
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Data sourced from Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
79
New Leads (30 Days)
£118,354
Average Project Value
29
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Dudley
Dudley's town centre is in the middle of a five-year, £500 million investment programme, anchored by a Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre that opened near Dudley Castle in 2022, complete with a test track running down to Cinder Bank Island and a new Castle Hill Metro tram stop. That regeneration sits alongside the borough's long Black Country industrial heritage, reflected in the Black Country Living Museum and in Stourbridge's historic glass-making trade. Away from the town centre, Halesowen, Sedgley, and Kingswinford keep a more suburban character, generating a steady flow of extensions, loft conversions, and garage conversions on largely Victorian and inter-war housing.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Dudley over the past 30 days.
In Dudley, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 65 of the 79 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Loft Conversions 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.
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Dudley 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 Halesowen and Kingswinford, where larger properties support more extensive renovation budgets.
Recent Planning Applications in Dudley
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap-Around Extension | Dudley | £100k–£250k | Two-storey side extension, single-storey rear extension and front extension following demolition of a rear conservatory. | Pending |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Dudley | £25k–£50k | Prior notification for a single-storey rear extension projecting 4.60m with 2.50m eaves and 2.75m maximum height. | Pending |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Dudley | £100k–£250k | Full planning application for single-storey side/rear, two-storey side/rear and single-storey rear extensions following demolition of existing detached garage. | Refused |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Dudley | £50k–£100k | Householder local development order for a first-floor side and single-storey rear extension. | Approved |
| Single Storey Front Extension | Dudley | £100k–£250k | Single-storey front and side extensions to the wardens' base to provide visitor facilities, with a detached workshop, new car parking area and associated works. | Pending |
Wrap-Around Extension
Dudley
Two-storey side extension, single-storey rear extension and front extension following demolition of a rear conservatory.
Single Storey Rear Extension
Dudley
Prior notification for a single-storey rear extension projecting 4.60m with 2.50m eaves and 2.75m maximum height.
Wrap-Around Extension
Dudley
Full planning application for single-storey side/rear, two-storey side/rear and single-storey rear extensions following demolition of existing detached garage.
Wrap-Around Extension
Dudley
Householder local development order for a first-floor side and single-storey rear extension.
Single Storey Front Extension
Dudley
Single-storey front and side extensions to the wardens' base to provide visitor facilities, with a detached workshop, new car parking area and associated works.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Dudley | £50k–£100k | Installation of a front elevation dormer. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Dudley | £100k–£250k | Ground floor front and side extension with conversion of roof space to form habitable rooms. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Dudley | £100k–£250k | Two-storey side and rear extensions, single-storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer following demolition of existing garage, utility and store. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Dudley | £100k–£250k | Single-storey rear extension, two-storey side extension and loft conversion. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Dudley | £100k–£250k | Two-storey rear extension, first-floor side extension and loft conversion with raised roof. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
Dudley
Installation of a front elevation dormer.
Loft Conversion
Dudley
Ground floor front and side extension with conversion of roof space to form habitable rooms.
Loft Conversion
Dudley
Two-storey side and rear extensions, single-storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer following demolition of existing garage, utility and store.
Loft Conversion
Dudley
Single-storey rear extension, two-storey side extension and loft conversion.
Loft Conversion
Dudley
Two-storey rear extension, first-floor side extension and loft conversion with raised roof.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Room | Dudley | £50k–£100k | Erection of a detached double garage with ancillary accommodation in the roof space. | Pending |
| Garage Conversion | Dudley | £25k–£50k | Retrospective full planning permission for a garage conversion with elevational changes including a bay window. | Pending |
| Garage Conversion | Dudley | £50k–£100k | Convert existing double garage into kitchen, utility and WC with reduced garage area and raised roof to provide the new accommodation. | Pending |
| New Build | VACANT LAND ADJACENT 6, COOK AVENUE, DUDLEY, DY2 8SP | £1m+ | Erection of 5 three-bedroom houses and 8 two-bedroom flats with associated works (13 dwellings). | Pending |
| Garden Room | Dudley | £25k–£50k | Erection of a single-storey detached timber garden outbuilding (log cabin) for use as a private home gym. | Pending |
Garden Room
Dudley
Erection of a detached double garage with ancillary accommodation in the roof space.
Garage Conversion
Dudley
Retrospective full planning permission for a garage conversion with elevational changes including a bay window.
Garage Conversion
Dudley
Convert existing double garage into kitchen, utility and WC with reduced garage area and raised roof to provide the new accommodation.
New Build
VACANT LAND ADJACENT 6, COOK AVENUE, DUDLEY, DY2 8SP
Erection of 5 three-bedroom houses and 8 two-bedroom flats with associated works (13 dwellings).
Garden Room
Dudley
Erection of a single-storey detached timber garden outbuilding (log cabin) for use as a private home gym.
Data sourced from Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Dudley.
ERECTION OF A DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE WITH ANCILLARY ACCOMMODATION IN ROOF SPACE
£50k–£100kDudley
Erection of a detached double garage with ancillary accommodation in the roof space.
Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and front extension (following demolition of rear conservatory)
£100k–£250kDudley
Two-storey side extension, single-storey rear extension and front extension following demolition of a rear conservatory.
Garage conversion with elevational changes including bay window (retrospective)
£25k–£50kDudley
Retrospective full planning permission for a garage conversion with elevational changes including a bay window.
Prior Notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension with a projection of 4.60m from rear wall, 2.50m to eaves and 2.75m maximum height
£25k–£50kDudley
Prior notification for a single-storey rear extension projecting 4.60m with 2.50m eaves and 2.75m maximum height.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Dudley
9%
Approved
90%
Pending
1%
Refused
In Dudley, 9% of planning applications are approved, 90% 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.
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 Dudley
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Dudley, the median time from submission to decision is 28 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 Dudley
In Dudley, the vast majority (95%) 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 Dudley
Dudley town centre's Very Light Rail-led regeneration is bringing renewed commercial and residential investment to an area that has struggled for decades, and that momentum is likely to continue as the wider £500 million programme unfolds over the next few years. Away from the town centre, Halesowen, Sedgley, Kingswinford, and Stourbridge's more typical suburban housing stock supports a steady, standard flow of extension and loft conversion work, giving builders across the borough exposure to both regeneration-led opportunities and everyday householder projects.
How to Win Jobs in Dudley
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