Updated 8 October 2026 · 432 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Leeds
Access construction leads in Leeds by tracking newly submitted planning applications. See which homeowners and developers across the city are preparing extensions, loft conversions, and new builds, and get in touch before they begin shortlisting builders.
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Data sourced from Leeds City Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
432
New Leads (30 Days)
£126,288
Average Project Value
139
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Leeds
Leeds South Bank is one of the largest city centre regeneration programmes in Europe, and a proposed Mayoral Development Zone around it is aiming to unlock up to 20,000 new homes alongside the wider transformation. Schemes such as Whitehall Riverside and the Triangle Yard tower are already delivering hundreds of new apartments along the waterfront, backed by a 2.1 billion pound investment in transport improvements across West Yorkshire. Away from South Bank, Leeds' suburbs tell a different story. Headingley and Chapel Allerton keep a strong Victorian and Edwardian terraced character that generates a steady flow of loft conversions and rear extensions, while Roundhay and Alwoodley's larger detached housing supports higher-spec refurbishment work.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Leeds over the past 30 days.
In Leeds, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 318 of the 432 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Heritages also showing consistent demand alongside Loft Conversions. 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 Leeds
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Leeds, based on recent planning records.
- 1MAS Design Consultants Ltd.
- 2HB Architectural Services Ltd
- 3eleven52architects
- 4CONCEPT ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING LTD
- 5Vaughan Monckton Architecture Ltd
- 6CRL Architects
- 7LS Design & Planning LTD
- 8McNicholas Architects Ltd
- 9Mesh Architects
- 10Colannino Design Limited
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Leeds 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 Roundhay and Alwoodley, where larger detached properties support more extensive renovation budgets.
Recent Planning Applications in Leeds
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap-Around Extension | 6 Lyndon Way Bramham Wetherby LS23 6SP | £100k–£250k | Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, and partial garage conversion. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | 19 Shaw Lane Headingley Leeds LS6 4DH | £250k–£1m | Demolition of existing rear extension and construction of a two-storey extension with balconies and basement conversion. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | 19 Shaw Lane Headingley Leeds LS6 4DH | £250k–£1m | Listed building application for demolition of rear extension and construction of a two-storey extension with balconies and basement conversion. | Approved |
| Extension | 188B Roundhay Road Leeds LS8 5PL | Extension of existing extraction flue above roof line. | Withdrawn | |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Leeds | £50k–£100k | Single storey rear extension and alterations to external boundary wall. | Approved |
Wrap-Around Extension
6 Lyndon Way Bramham Wetherby LS23 6SP
Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, and partial garage conversion.
Double Storey Extension
19 Shaw Lane Headingley Leeds LS6 4DH
Demolition of existing rear extension and construction of a two-storey extension with balconies and basement conversion.
Double Storey Extension
19 Shaw Lane Headingley Leeds LS6 4DH
Listed building application for demolition of rear extension and construction of a two-storey extension with balconies and basement conversion.
Extension
188B Roundhay Road Leeds LS8 5PL
Extension of existing extraction flue above roof line.
Single Storey Rear Extension
Leeds
Single storey rear extension and alterations to external boundary wall.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 36 Royds Lane Rothwell Leeds LS26 0BH | £100k–£250k | Comprehensive householder works including multiple single-storey extensions, porch, loft conversion with rooflights, widened driveway, outbuilding alterations to form garden room, new boundary fencing and landscaping. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 5 Allanfield Grove Wetherby LS22 7QH | £50k–£100k | Part conversion of garage to habitable accommodation and loft conversion with front and rear rooflights. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Leeds | £50k–£100k | Certificate of proposed lawful development for a rear dormer window and a front rooflight. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Leeds | £50k–£100k | Conversion of second storey to habitable space with rear dormer windows and a new front rooflight. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 60 Castle Ings Gardens New Farnley Leeds LS12 5EF | £50k–£100k | Full planning for single-storey front extension, rear dormer with rooflights, and various fenestration alterations including new side door. | Approved |
Loft Conversion
36 Royds Lane Rothwell Leeds LS26 0BH
Comprehensive householder works including multiple single-storey extensions, porch, loft conversion with rooflights, widened driveway, outbuilding alterations to form garden room, new boundary fencing and landscaping.
Loft Conversion
5 Allanfield Grove Wetherby LS22 7QH
Part conversion of garage to habitable accommodation and loft conversion with front and rear rooflights.
Loft Conversion
Leeds
Certificate of proposed lawful development for a rear dormer window and a front rooflight.
Loft Conversion
Leeds
Conversion of second storey to habitable space with rear dormer windows and a new front rooflight.
Loft Conversion
60 Castle Ings Gardens New Farnley Leeds LS12 5EF
Full planning for single-storey front extension, rear dormer with rooflights, and various fenestration alterations including new side door.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | Leeds | £100k–£250k | Demolition of car garage and service station; erection of retail shops. | Approved |
| Garden Room | 89 Smalewell Road Pudsey LS28 8HU | £250k–£1m | Demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of new dwelling to form end terrace. | Approved |
| New Build | Leeds | £250k–£1m | Variation of condition for previously approved change of use and construction of new dwelling. | Approved |
| Garden Room | Unit 1 And Part Unit 2 Leeds Twelve Business Park Barras Garth Road Upper Wortley Leeds LS12 4JY | Demolition of existing warehouse and construction of a new industrial building with workshop, storage, and office space. | Approved | |
| Heritage | The Half Roundhouse Graingers Way Armley Leeds LS12 1AH | £25k–£50k | Listed building application to replace existing door with external double doors. | Approved |
New Build
Leeds
Demolition of car garage and service station; erection of retail shops.
Garden Room
89 Smalewell Road Pudsey LS28 8HU
Demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of new dwelling to form end terrace.
New Build
Leeds
Variation of condition for previously approved change of use and construction of new dwelling.
Garden Room
Unit 1 And Part Unit 2 Leeds Twelve Business Park Barras Garth Road Upper Wortley Leeds LS12 4JY
Demolition of existing warehouse and construction of a new industrial building with workshop, storage, and office space.
Heritage
The Half Roundhouse Graingers Way Armley Leeds LS12 1AH
Listed building application to replace existing door with external double doors.
Data sourced from Leeds City Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Leeds.
Demolition of existing car garage and service station and totem sign. Erection of four new storage units with new gates, boundary wall to front
£100k–£250kLeeds
Demolition of car garage and service station; erection of retail shops.
Demolition of existing outbuilding; erection of new dwelling to form end terrace; formation of dropped kerb and hardstanding to front to form driveway; associated alterations to roofing, boundary treatments and landscaping
£250k–£1m89 Smalewell Road Pudsey LS28 8HU
Demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of new dwelling to form end terrace.
Two storey side extension including first floor balcony to side, fenestration alterations to garage, part conversion of garage to habitable room.
£100k–£250k6 Lyndon Way Bramham Wetherby LS23 6SP
Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, and partial garage conversion.
Demolition of existing ancillary rear extension and construction of a two-storey extension with balcony to side, Juliet balcony to rear and glazed link to principal dwelling; conversion of basement to habitable rooms; conversion of existing rear window opening to create external access door; widening of vehicular entrance from Shaw Lane and electric gate, infilling of secondary access point and raising of existing boundary wall; new fire escape/lightwell to basement to rear
£250k–£1m19 Shaw Lane Headingley Leeds LS6 4DH
Demolition of existing rear extension and construction of a two-storey extension with balconies and basement conversion.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Leeds
45%
Approved
45%
Pending
10%
Refused
In Leeds, 45% of planning applications are approved, 45% 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.
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 Leeds
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Leeds, 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 Leeds
In Leeds, 78% of planning applications are domestic and 22% are commercial. Both segments offer opportunities depending on the scale of work you take on.
Demand for Building Work in Leeds
South Bank's scale means new-build activity, groundworks, and finishing trade work will remain a dominant feature of the Leeds market for years, with over 2,000 homes already under construction there and thousands more planned. Away from the city centre, Headingley and Chapel Allerton's period terraced housing supports a steady, more standard stream of loft conversion and extension work, while Roundhay and Alwoodley's larger detached properties generate higher-spec refurbishment and extension projects.
How to Win Jobs in Leeds
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