Updated 8 October 2026 · 41 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Sandwell
Access construction leads in Sandwell 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.
- New planning applications added frequently from Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
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Data sourced from Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
41
New Leads (30 Days)
£94,207
Average Project Value
6
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Sandwell
Sandwell's clearest new-build story is Friar Park Urban Village in Wednesbury, the largest brownfield housing site in the West Midlands. The 27-hectare site, previously a contaminated former waste treatment plant, foundry, and hospital site left derelict for more than 30 years, is being redeveloped by Sandwell Council, the West Midlands Combined Authority, and Keepmoat into around 630 new homes with substantial public green space. Away from Friar Park, Sandwell's main towns, West Bromwich, Oldbury, Tipton, Smethwick, and Wednesbury, share the Black Country's dense Victorian and inter-war terraced housing stock, generating a steady, high-volume flow of extensions, loft conversions, and garage conversions.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Sandwell over the past 30 days.
In Sandwell, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 41 of the 41 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Loft Conversions 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 Sandwell
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Sandwell, based on recent planning records.
- 1Betaplan Ltd
- 2ARCON ARCHITECTS
- 3MISBAH SADAF
- 4KSN DESIGN LTD.
- 5Scale Architecture UK Ltd
- 6Seamless Concepts
- 7Complete Design
- 8MN ARCHITECTURE LTD
- 9ADG Architects
- 10Planware Limited
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Sandwell 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 around the newer Friar Park developments in Wednesbury, where new-build plots are more common.
Recent Planning Applications in Sandwell
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extension | Sandwell | £100k–£250k | Retrospective change of use from retail to self-contained apartment with extensions. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Sandwell | £100k–£250k | Proposed first floor side and single storey rear extensions, front dormer window, and garage conversion. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 27 Hoylake Drive Tividale Oldbury B69 1QA | £50k–£100k | Proposed single storey side and rear extensions. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Sandwell | £250k–£1m | Proposed two storey side/rear and single storey rear extensions with a front porch. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Sandwell | £25k–£50k | Prior notification for a single-storey 4.5m rear extension (2.7m to eaves). | Approved |
Extension
Sandwell
Retrospective change of use from retail to self-contained apartment with extensions.
Wrap-Around Extension
Sandwell
Proposed first floor side and single storey rear extensions, front dormer window, and garage conversion.
Wrap-Around Extension
27 Hoylake Drive Tividale Oldbury B69 1QA
Proposed single storey side and rear extensions.
Wrap-Around Extension
Sandwell
Proposed two storey side/rear and single storey rear extensions with a front porch.
Single Storey Rear Extension
Sandwell
Prior notification for a single-storey 4.5m rear extension (2.7m to eaves).
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 125 Hill Top Road Oldbury B68 9DX | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion including a rear dormer window. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 1 Richard Street South West Bromwich B70 8AN | £100k–£250k | Single- and two-storey side extension, loft conversion and internal ground-floor alterations. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
125 Hill Top Road Oldbury B68 9DX
Loft conversion including a rear dormer window.
Loft Conversion
1 Richard Street South West Bromwich B70 8AN
Single- and two-storey side extension, loft conversion and internal ground-floor alterations.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
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Data sourced from Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Sandwell.
Retrospective change of use from retail to 1 No. self-contained apartment, single storey front and rear extensions and associated works.
£100k–£250kSandwell
Retrospective change of use from retail to self-contained apartment with extensions.
Proposed first floor side and single storey rear extensions, front dormer window and part garage conversion into habitable room.
£100k–£250kSandwell
Proposed first floor side and single storey rear extensions, front dormer window, and garage conversion.
Proposed single storey side and rear extensions.
£50k–£100k27 Hoylake Drive Tividale Oldbury B69 1QA
Proposed single storey side and rear extensions.
Proposed two storey side/rear and single storey rear extensions and front porch.
£250k–£1mSandwell
Proposed two storey side/rear and single storey rear extensions with a front porch.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Sandwell
40%
Approved
50%
Pending
10%
Refused
In Sandwell, 40% of planning applications are approved, 50% are still pending, and 10% are refused. Pending applications can give builders an opportunity to make contact while projects are still at an early stage.
Earlier contact usually means less competition.
Based on planning applications submitted over the last 30 days.
Planning Approval Times in Sandwell
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Sandwell, 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 Sandwell
In Sandwell, the vast majority (98%) 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 Sandwell
Friar Park Urban Village is set to be Sandwell's dominant new-build project for years to come, bringing sustained groundworks and finishing trade work as this long-derelict site is finally brought back into use. Away from that scheme, West Bromwich, Oldbury, Tipton, Smethwick, and Wednesbury's dense terraced housing stock supports a steady, more affordable stream of standard extension and loft conversion work, giving builders across the borough a broad, high-volume pipeline of everyday householder projects alongside the one major regeneration site.
How to Win Jobs in Sandwell
Contact Homeowners Early
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Focus on Approved Applications
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