Updated 22 October 2026 · 84 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Swindon
Access construction leads in Swindon 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.
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Data sourced from Swindon Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
84
New Leads (30 Days)
£233,537
Average Project Value
34
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Swindon
Swindon grew from a small railway town into a major commercial centre around the Great Western Railway works, and that growth mindset still shapes the borough today. New Eastern Villages, one of the largest greenfield developments in the country, is planning around 8,000 homes across 724 hectares to the east of the A419, with construction already under way at the 2,500-home Lotmead village. The former Honda plant, once a major local employer, is now the subject of a £700 million redevelopment into industrial and logistics space rather than housing. Away from these large sites, Swindon's older Victorian railway-town streets and later suburban estates generate a steady flow of extensions, loft conversions, and garage conversions.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Swindon over the past 30 days.
In Swindon, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 45 of the 84 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Garden Rooms also showing consistent demand alongside New Builds. 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 Swindon
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Swindon, based on recent planning records.
- 1Home Plan Design Services
- 2MJF CAD Solutions Ltd.
- 3A.D. Draughting
- 4MATHEWSON WATERS ARCHITECTS
- 5Knight Frank
- 6Tom Gristwood Architects
- 7Holmes Architects
- 8FSC
- 9Pier Architects Ltd
- 10Pendle Property Design
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in 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 are often found around the newer New Eastern Villages developments, where larger properties and new-build plots are more common.
Recent Planning Applications in Swindon
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Single Storey Front Extension | 18A King Henry Drive Grange Park Swindon SN5 6BL | £25k–£50k | Erection of a single-storey rear extension and installation of a front porch. | Approved |
| Single Storey Front Extension | Russley Park Cottage Russley Park Bishopstone Swindon SN8 2JY | £50k–£100k | Single-storey rear extensions, front porch and conversion of garage into living accommodation. | Approved |
| Rear Extension | 1 Atbara Close Rodbourne Cheney Swindon SN25 3DD | £50k–£100k | Erection of a first-floor rear extension to the dwelling. | Approved |
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.
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.
Single Storey Front Extension
18A King Henry Drive Grange Park Swindon SN5 6BL
Erection of a single-storey rear extension and installation of a front porch.
Single Storey Front Extension
Russley Park Cottage Russley Park Bishopstone Swindon SN8 2JY
Single-storey rear extensions, front porch and conversion of garage into living accommodation.
Rear Extension
1 Atbara Close Rodbourne Cheney Swindon SN25 3DD
Erection of a first-floor rear extension to the dwelling.
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 | 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 | 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 | 71 Avenue Road Old Town Swindon SN1 4DA | £100k–£250k | Single-storey side and rear extension, loft conversion and detached rear garage. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 29 East Wichel Way East Wichel Swindon SN1 7AD | £50k–£100k | Proposed lawful development certificate for a single-storey rear extension, loft conversion 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
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
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.
Loft Conversion
71 Avenue Road Old Town Swindon SN1 4DA
Single-storey side and rear extension, loft conversion and detached rear garage.
Loft Conversion
29 East Wichel Way East Wichel Swindon SN1 7AD
Proposed lawful development certificate for a single-storey rear extension, loft conversion and rear dormer.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | Land At Lotmead Farm Eastern Villages Swindon | £1m+ | Discharge of drainage condition for previously approved residential development of 283 dwellings. | Approved |
| 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 |
| New Build | 4 Grove Cottages Tadpole Lane Blunsdon St Andrew Swindon SN25 2DY | £250k–£1m | Discharge of conditions 3 (hard and soft landscaping) and 4 (integral bat and bird boxes) relating to permission S/26/0674 for a replacement dwelling (revised design). | Approved |
| Garden Room | 11 Ausden Terrace Swindon SN2 2FY | £25k–£50k | Erection of an ancillary outbuilding at the dwelling to accommodate a dog grooming salon. | Approved |
| Heritage | The Manor Badbury Lane Badbury Swindon SN4 0EU | £25k–£50k | Listed building consent application for installation of a PV panel array on an existing barn slate roof. | Approved |
New Build
Land At Lotmead Farm Eastern Villages Swindon
Discharge of drainage condition for previously approved residential development of 283 dwellings.
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.
New Build
4 Grove Cottages Tadpole Lane Blunsdon St Andrew Swindon SN25 2DY
Discharge of conditions 3 (hard and soft landscaping) and 4 (integral bat and bird boxes) relating to permission S/26/0674 for a replacement dwelling (revised design).
Garden Room
11 Ausden Terrace Swindon SN2 2FY
Erection of an ancillary outbuilding at the dwelling to accommodate a dog grooming salon.
Heritage
The Manor Badbury Lane Badbury Swindon SN4 0EU
Listed building consent application for installation of a PV panel array on an existing barn slate roof.
Data sourced from Swindon Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Swindon.
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 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.
Construction of two additional floors to the existing main building to provide 88 flats (Class C3) and change of use within the existing main building from Class E (office) to create 13 residential units (Class C3) and associated works to access, parking and landscaping.
£1m+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.
Erection of single storey rear extension, loft conversion with rear dormer and removal of chimney and associated works
£50k–£100k14 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.
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40%
Approved
59%
Pending
1%
Refused
In Swindon, 40% of planning applications are approved, 59% 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.
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 Swindon
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Swindon, the median time from submission to decision is 7 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 Swindon
In Swindon, 69% of planning applications are domestic and 31% are commercial. Both segments offer opportunities depending on the scale of work you take on.
Demand for Building Work in Swindon
New Eastern Villages is Swindon's dominant new-build story, and with roughly 8,000 homes planned across a 724-hectare site, it will continue to generate groundworks, roofing, and finishing trade work for years as further phases such as Lotmead are built out. The former Honda plant's redevelopment into logistics and industrial space brings a different kind of commercial construction opportunity rather than residential work. Away from these strategic sites, Swindon's older neighbourhoods produce a steady, more standard flow of extension and loft conversion work.
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