Updated 22 October 2026 · 207 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.
207
New Leads (30 Days)
£116,244
Average Project Value
57
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 144 of the 207 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
- 7MAS Design Consultants Ltd.
- 8Roost Architects
- 9LARK Architects
- 10Flinn Architecture
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Storey Front Extension | 41 Gibson Street Bradford West Yorkshire BD3 9TB | £50k–£100k | Single storey side extension and front porch. | 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 |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 24 Thornbury Grove Bradford West Yorkshire BD3 8HA | £100k–£250k | Single storey side and rear extension, hip to gable roof extension with dormers. | Approved |
Single Storey Front Extension
41 Gibson Street Bradford West Yorkshire BD3 9TB
Single storey side extension and front porch.
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.
Wrap-Around Extension
24 Thornbury Grove Bradford West Yorkshire BD3 8HA
Single storey side and rear extension, hip to gable roof extension with dormers.
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 | 70 Kenley Parade Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 4JJ | £50k–£100k | Single-storey wraparound extension with front and rear dormer windows. | Refused |
| Loft Conversion | 34 Speeton Avenue Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 4NQ | £100k–£250k | Hip-to-gable roof conversion with front and rear dormers together with a single-storey rear extension. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Keighley | £100k–£250k | Mixed-use reconfiguration: reduce fish and chip shop size and create three dwellings, including a single-storey rear extension, front and rear dormers and fenestration changes. | Refused |
| Loft Conversion | 53 Heidelberg Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD9 5EA | £50k–£100k | Installation of front and rear dormer windows (roof/loft alteration). | Approved |
Loft Conversion
76 Hall Drive Burley In Wharfedale Ilkley West Yorkshire LS29 7LP
Dormer to the rear for lawful development.
Loft Conversion
70 Kenley Parade Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 4JJ
Single-storey wraparound extension with front and rear dormer windows.
Loft Conversion
34 Speeton Avenue Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 4NQ
Hip-to-gable roof conversion with front and rear dormers together with a single-storey rear extension.
Loft Conversion
Keighley
Mixed-use reconfiguration: reduce fish and chip shop size and create three dwellings, including a single-storey rear extension, front and rear dormers and fenestration changes.
Loft Conversion
53 Heidelberg Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD9 5EA
Installation of front and rear dormer windows (roof/loft alteration).
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 |
| Dropped Kerb | Land South And East Of Princes Soft Drinks Production West Yorkshire Industrial Estate Weaverthorpe Road Bradford West Yorkshire | £25k–£50k | Proposal for a 2 metre boundary fence and vehicular access point with dropped kerb and electric sliding gates. | 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.
Dropped Kerb
Land South And East Of Princes Soft Drinks Production West Yorkshire Industrial Estate Weaverthorpe Road Bradford West Yorkshire
Proposal for a 2 metre boundary fence and vehicular access point with dropped kerb and electric sliding gates.
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.
Single storey side extension and front porch
£50k–£100k41 Gibson Street Bradford West Yorkshire BD3 9TB
Single storey side extension and front porch.
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.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Bradford
51%
Approved
43%
Pending
6%
Refused
Most planning applications in Bradford are approved, meaning a large proportion of these projects go ahead and become real building jobs. This creates strong opportunities for builders who contact homeowners early.
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.
How to Win Jobs in Bradford
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