Updated 22 October 2026 · 481 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Wiltshire
Browse construction leads across Wiltshire, covering both Wiltshire Council and Swindon Borough Council. Every lead below comes from a newly submitted planning application, giving you a chance to reach homeowners and developers before they start comparing quotes.
- New planning applications added frequently from both Wiltshire Council and Swindon Borough Council
- Compare construction activity between the two authorities and drill into either one
- No shared enquiries or competitive bidding
Data aggregated from Wiltshire Council and Swindon Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
481
New Leads (30 Days)
£130,106
Average Project Value
128
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Activity Across Wiltshire and Swindon
An area-by-area comparison of construction leads over the last 30 days, built from the same live planning data as each area's own page.
Most Active Areas for Construction
Areas ranked by construction leads in the last 30 days.
Highest Value Construction Areas
Areas ranked by average project value over the last 30 days.
Construction Trends in Wiltshire and Swindon
Wiltshire and Swindon cover two quite different construction markets under one ceremonial county. Wiltshire Council's area is largely rural, dominated by historic cities and market towns such as Salisbury, Devizes, and Marlborough, and constrained across a large stretch of the county by Salisbury Plain, the UK's largest military training area. Swindon, by contrast, is a much more urban, growth-focused borough built up around its former Great Western Railway works, currently in the middle of one of the largest greenfield developments in the country at New Eastern Villages, alongside the redevelopment of the former Honda plant into logistics and industrial space.
That split gives builders working across the wider area exposure to two distinct pipelines: steady, often heritage-sensitive extension and renovation work across Wiltshire's towns and villages, and a mix of large-scale new-build and standard suburban extension work in Swindon.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects across Wiltshire and Swindon over the past 30 days.
In Wiltshire and Swindon, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 210 of the 481 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Garden Rooms 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 Wiltshire and Swindon
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Wiltshire and Swindon, based on recent planning records.
- 1Home Plan Design Services
- 2SJF Planning &Design Service
- 3Fowler Architecture & Planning Ltd
- 4LPC (Trull) Ltd
- 5Armstrong Architecture
- 6A Harlow & Son
- 7keech design and build
- 8SKBC Ltd
- 9A.D. Draughting
- 10Atelier 17 Ltd
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values across Wiltshire and Swindon 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 tend to cluster in Wiltshire’s historic towns such as Salisbury, Devizes, and Marlborough, and around Swindon’s newer New Eastern Villages developments.
Recent Planning Applications in Wiltshire and Swindon
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extension | Aldi, Bradley Road, Trowbridge, BA14 0QT | £250k–£1m | Extension of existing ALDI foodstore and car park with associated works. | Approved |
| Extension | Spectrol Building, Unit 1 Garrard Way Stratton St Margaret Swindon SN3 3HY | £250k–£1m | Extension to building and change of use from industrial to storage and distribution with ancillary office space. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | 49 West Park Road, Corsham, SN13 9LW | £100k–£250k | Proposed single storey rear extension and second storey extension over existing garage. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 37 Falmouth Grove Old Walcot Swindon SN3 1EL | £100k–£250k | Two-storey wrap-around extension to side and rear with single-storey rear elements. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | Rowans, Higher Coombe, Donhead St Mary, Shaftesbury, SP7 9LS | £100k–£250k | Extensions and alterations including a garage and two-storey side extension with en-suite, plus demolition of existing conservatory. | Approved |
Extension
Aldi, Bradley Road, Trowbridge, BA14 0QT
Extension of existing ALDI foodstore and car park with associated works.
Extension
Spectrol Building, Unit 1 Garrard Way Stratton St Margaret Swindon SN3 3HY
Extension to building and change of use from industrial to storage and distribution with ancillary office space.
Single Storey Rear Extension
49 West Park Road, Corsham, SN13 9LW
Proposed single storey rear extension and second storey extension over existing garage.
Wrap-Around Extension
37 Falmouth Grove Old Walcot Swindon SN3 1EL
Two-storey wrap-around extension to side and rear with single-storey rear elements.
Double Storey Extension
Rowans, Higher Coombe, Donhead St Mary, Shaftesbury, SP7 9LS
Extensions and alterations including a garage and two-storey side extension with en-suite, plus demolition of existing conservatory.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 14 Mulberry Grove Rodbourne Cheney Swindon SN2 1HU | £50k–£100k | Single‑storey rear extension, loft conversion with rear dormer and chimney removal, with associated external works and fenestration changes. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 1 Astute Place, Corsham, SN13 0EP | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion including a rear flat roof dormer and two decorative front dormers. | Refused |
| Loft Conversion | 24 Riverdale Close Swindon SN1 4EF | £50k–£100k | Hip-to-gable conversion with replacement rear dormer and new front dormer to provide additional loft accommodation. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Trowbridge | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion with a rear dormer to provide additional living accommodation. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 128 County Road Swindon SN1 2DY | £250k–£1m | Change of use from two flats to an 8-bed (8 person) HMO (Sui Generis) with two-storey rear and single-storey side extensions and rear dormer. | Approved |
Loft Conversion
14 Mulberry Grove Rodbourne Cheney Swindon SN2 1HU
Single‑storey rear extension, loft conversion with rear dormer and chimney removal, with associated external works and fenestration changes.
Loft Conversion
1 Astute Place, Corsham, SN13 0EP
Loft conversion including a rear flat roof dormer and two decorative front dormers.
Loft Conversion
24 Riverdale Close Swindon SN1 4EF
Hip-to-gable conversion with replacement rear dormer and new front dormer to provide additional loft accommodation.
Loft Conversion
Trowbridge
Loft conversion with a rear dormer to provide additional living accommodation.
Loft Conversion
128 County Road Swindon SN1 2DY
Change of use from two flats to an 8-bed (8 person) HMO (Sui Generis) with two-storey rear and single-storey side extensions and rear dormer.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage | Cart Shed at Westfield Farm, Down Ampney, Cirencester, GL7 5QQ | £25k–£50k | Consent for removal of roof and debris for structural inspection. | Approved |
| New Build | Land At Lotmead Farm Eastern Villages Swindon | £1m+ | Discharge of drainage condition for previously approved residential development of 283 dwellings. | Approved |
| Garage Conversion | Kent End Farm, Kent End, Ashton Keynes, Swindon, SN6 6PF | £25k–£50k | Demolish existing garage and replace with a larger garage for vehicle storage. | Refused |
| New Build | Former Intel Uk Ltd Pipers Way Old Town Swindon SN3 1RJ | £1m+ | Construction of two additional floors for 88 flats and change of use from office to residential for 13 units. | Withdrawn |
| Heritage | The Old Manor House, Church Road, Milston, Salisbury, SP4 8HT | £25k–£50k | Retention of stairs in bedroom with handrails. | Refused |
Heritage
Cart Shed at Westfield Farm, Down Ampney, Cirencester, GL7 5QQ
Consent for removal of roof and debris for structural inspection.
New Build
Land At Lotmead Farm Eastern Villages Swindon
Discharge of drainage condition for previously approved residential development of 283 dwellings.
Garage Conversion
Kent End Farm, Kent End, Ashton Keynes, Swindon, SN6 6PF
Demolish existing garage and replace with a larger garage for vehicle storage.
New Build
Former Intel Uk Ltd Pipers Way Old Town Swindon SN3 1RJ
Construction of two additional floors for 88 flats and change of use from office to residential for 13 units.
Heritage
The Old Manor House, Church Road, Milston, Salisbury, SP4 8HT
Retention of stairs in bedroom with handrails.
Data aggregated from Wiltshire Council and Swindon Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities from across Wiltshire and Swindon.
Removal of roof, vegetation and debris to allow full structural inspection of building.
£25k–£50kCart Shed at Westfield Farm, Down Ampney, Cirencester, GL7 5QQ
Consent for removal of roof and debris for structural inspection.
Discharge of Condition (7) Drainage details from previous application S/RES/25/0997- Erection of 283no. dwellings and associated works (Phase 2) for the layout, scale, appearance, access (other than access from Wanborough Road, as already approved by the outline permission) and landscaping - Reserved Matters from previous outline permission S/OUT/19/0582.
£1m+Land At Lotmead Farm Eastern Villages Swindon
Discharge of drainage condition for previously approved residential development of 283 dwellings.
Extension of existing Class E ALDI foodstore and car park, with associated works.
£250k–£1mAldi, Bradley Road, Trowbridge, BA14 0QT
Extension of existing ALDI foodstore and car park with associated works.
Extension to southern end of building and change of use of part of existing building from B2 (industrial) for use as B8 (storage and distribution) with ancillary office space.
£250k–£1mSpectrol Building, Unit 1 Garrard Way Stratton St Margaret Swindon SN3 3HY
Extension to building and change of use from industrial to storage and distribution with ancillary office space.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds, drawn from both Wiltshire and Swindon.
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27%
Approved
72%
Pending
1%
Refused
In Wiltshire and Swindon, 27% of planning applications are approved, 72% 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.
Earlier contact usually means less competition.
Based on planning applications submitted over the last 30 days.
Planning Approval Times in Wiltshire and Swindon
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Wiltshire and Swindon, 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 Wiltshire and Swindon
In Wiltshire and Swindon, 76% of planning applications are domestic and 24% are commercial. Both segments offer opportunities depending on the scale of work you take on.
Demand for Building Work in Wiltshire
Demand for construction work in Wiltshire Council's area is shaped by its rural character and by Salisbury Plain's restrictions on new development, which keeps activity weighted toward extending and renovating existing homes in towns like Salisbury, Devizes, and Marlborough. Swindon's demand looks very different, driven by New Eastern Villages' roughly 8,000-home pipeline and the borough's more typical suburban housing stock, which generates a steadier flow of standard extension and loft conversion work alongside that large-scale new-build activity.
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