Updated 8 October 2026 · 268 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Bradford
Access construction leads in Bradford by tracking newly submitted planning applications. See which homeowners and developers across the district are preparing extensions, loft conversions, and new builds, and get in touch before they begin shortlisting builders.
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Data sourced from City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
268
New Leads (30 Days)
£119,549
Average Project Value
76
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Bradford
Bradford City Village is transforming the former retail heart of the city into a new neighbourhood of around 1,000 homes, three community parks, and new shops and offices, with phase one of 97 townhouses across Chain Street and the Oastler site starting construction in 2026. It is only the first stage of a much larger Southern Gateway scheme that could eventually deliver up to 5,000 homes across a 311-acre site, supported by a proposed new rail station and the West Yorkshire Mass Transit system. Away from the city centre, Bradford's outlying areas, including Saltaire, Baildon, and Ilkley, keep a distinct stone-built Victorian character that generates a steady flow of extensions and loft conversions on period housing.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Bradford over the past 30 days.
In Bradford, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 197 of the 268 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Loft Conversions 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 Bradford
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Bradford, based on recent planning records.
- 1PD Architectural Services
- 2Khawaja Planning Services
- 3Belmont Design Services Ltd
- 4Euro Engineering Consultant
- 5AV Architects
- 6Bradford Woodworkers Ltd
- 7Roost Architects
- 8LARK Architects
- 9MAS Design Consultants Ltd.
- 10Overton Architects
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Bradford 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 Ilkley and Baildon, where larger stone-built properties support more extensive renovation budgets.
Recent Planning Applications in Bradford
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap-Around Extension | 405 Dick Lane Bradford West Yorkshire BD3 7AQ | £100k–£250k | Proposal for a two-storey side and rear extension. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | Bradford | £100k–£250k | Two storey side extension with front porch and front dormer windows. | Approved |
| Side Extension | 1 Thornbury Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD3 8HE | £250k–£1m | Change of use from single dwelling to mixed use with retail unit and flat, including side extension and dormer windows. | Approved |
| Single Storey Side Extension | 14 Moore Avenue Bradford West Yorkshire BD6 3HH | £50k–£100k | Proposal for a single storey side extension. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Bradford | £50k–£100k | Prior approval for a single storey rear extension measuring 6m in depth and 3.3m in height. | Approved |
Wrap-Around Extension
405 Dick Lane Bradford West Yorkshire BD3 7AQ
Proposal for a two-storey side and rear extension.
Double Storey Extension
Bradford
Two storey side extension with front porch and front dormer windows.
Side Extension
1 Thornbury Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD3 8HE
Change of use from single dwelling to mixed use with retail unit and flat, including side extension and dormer windows.
Single Storey Side Extension
14 Moore Avenue Bradford West Yorkshire BD6 3HH
Proposal for a single storey side extension.
Single Storey Rear Extension
Bradford
Prior approval for a single storey rear extension measuring 6m in depth and 3.3m in height.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 76 Hall Drive Burley In Wharfedale Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 7LP | £50k–£100k | Dormer to the rear for lawful development. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 53 Brantwood Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD9 6PY | £50k–£100k | Hip to gable roof extension with front and rear dormer windows. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 70 Kenley Parade Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 4JJ | £50k–£100k | Single-storey wraparound extension with front and rear dormer windows. | Refused |
| Loft Conversion | Bradford | £50k–£100k | Front and rear dormer windows to create additional loft space. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 13 Ghyll Wood Drive Cottingley Bingley West Yorkshire BD16 1NF | £50k–£100k | Construction of a rear dormer (loft conversion / dormer extension). | Approved |
Loft Conversion
76 Hall Drive Burley In Wharfedale Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 7LP
Dormer to the rear for lawful development.
Loft Conversion
53 Brantwood Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD9 6PY
Hip to gable roof extension with front and rear dormer windows.
Loft Conversion
70 Kenley Parade Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 4JJ
Single-storey wraparound extension with front and rear dormer windows.
Loft Conversion
Bradford
Front and rear dormer windows to create additional loft space.
Loft Conversion
13 Ghyll Wood Drive Cottingley Bingley West Yorkshire BD16 1NF
Construction of a rear dormer (loft conversion / dormer extension).
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Room | 26 Park Drive Bradford West Yorkshire BD9 4DT | £25k–£50k | Construction of a single storey outbuilding to the rear. | Approved |
| Garden Room | 4 Charteris Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD8 0DX | £25k–£50k | Retrospective application for a single storey outbuilding in the rear garden. | Approved |
| Heritage | 7 Chapel Lane Keighley West Yorkshire BD21 2AJ | £50k–£100k | Internal alterations and external repairs including rooflights and stonework. | Approved |
| Garden Room | 189 Manningham Lane Bradford West Yorkshire BD8 7HP | £1m+ | Variation of condition for change of use and conversion of education use to residential townhouses and apartments. | Approved |
| Heritage | 71 Main Street Haworth Keighley West Yorkshire BD22 8DA | £100k–£250k | Internal alterations to subdivide ground floor shop and upper floors flat, with door replacement. | Approved |
Garden Room
26 Park Drive Bradford West Yorkshire BD9 4DT
Construction of a single storey outbuilding to the rear.
Garden Room
4 Charteris Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD8 0DX
Retrospective application for a single storey outbuilding in the rear garden.
Heritage
7 Chapel Lane Keighley West Yorkshire BD21 2AJ
Internal alterations and external repairs including rooflights and stonework.
Garden Room
189 Manningham Lane Bradford West Yorkshire BD8 7HP
Variation of condition for change of use and conversion of education use to residential townhouses and apartments.
Heritage
71 Main Street Haworth Keighley West Yorkshire BD22 8DA
Internal alterations to subdivide ground floor shop and upper floors flat, with door replacement.
Data sourced from City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Bradford.
Two storey side and single storey rear extension
£100k–£250k405 Dick Lane Bradford West Yorkshire BD3 7AQ
Proposal for a two-storey side and rear extension.
Two-storey side extension to south-facing side elevation, single-storey extensions to north-facing side elevation and east-facing front elevation and raising of the ridge (amended description and amended drawings showing revised side extensions 18.08.2026)
£100k–£250kBradford
Two storey side extension with front porch and front dormer windows.
Change of use from single dwelling house (Use Class C3) to mixed use comprising of retail unit (Use Class E(a)) on ground floor with single storey side extension, and one flat at upper floors (Use Class C3), dormer windows to front and rear rooflsopes
£250k–£1m1 Thornbury Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD3 8HE
Change of use from single dwelling to mixed use with retail unit and flat, including side extension and dormer windows.
Single storey side extension
£50k–£100k14 Moore Avenue Bradford West Yorkshire BD6 3HH
Proposal for a single storey side extension.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Bradford
35%
Approved
61%
Pending
4%
Refused
In Bradford, 35% of planning applications are approved, 61% are still pending, and 4% 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 Bradford
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Bradford, 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 Bradford
In Bradford, the vast majority (82%) 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 Bradford
City Village and the wider Southern Gateway scheme are set to bring a long pipeline of groundworks and new-build activity to Bradford city centre over the next decade, as thousands of new homes are delivered on former retail and brownfield land. Away from the centre, Saltaire, Baildon, and Ilkley's stone-built Victorian and Edwardian housing supports a steady, more standard flow of extension and loft conversion work, giving builders exposure to both large-scale regeneration and everyday householder projects.
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