Updated 8 October 2026 · 75 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.
75
New Leads (30 Days)
£217,230
Average Project Value
36
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 75 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
- 5Tom Gristwood Architects
- 6Holmes Architects
- 7David Lock Associates
- 8keech design and build
- 9Knight Frank
- 10SKBC Ltd
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap-Around Extension | 502 Ferndale Road Swindon SN2 1HW | £100k–£250k | Change of use from residential dwelling to two 1-bedroom flats with rear extensions. | 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 |
| Extension | Swindon | £250k–£1m | Retrospective application for building extension and change of use to short stay accommodation. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 21 John Herring Crescent Stratton St Margaret Swindon SN3 4JJ | £100k–£250k | Erection of two storey side and rear extension. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | 2 Castleton Road Middleleaze Swindon SN5 5GD | £50k–£100k | Demolition of rear extension and erection of a new single storey rear extension. | Approved |
Wrap-Around Extension
502 Ferndale Road Swindon SN2 1HW
Change of use from residential dwelling to two 1-bedroom flats with rear extensions.
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.
Extension
Swindon
Retrospective application for building extension and change of use to short stay accommodation.
Wrap-Around Extension
21 John Herring Crescent Stratton St Margaret Swindon SN3 4JJ
Erection of two storey side and rear extension.
Single Storey Rear Extension
2 Castleton Road Middleleaze Swindon SN5 5GD
Demolition of rear extension and erection of a new single storey rear extension.
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 | 116 Goddard Avenue Old Town Swindon SN1 4HU | £100k–£250k | Single-storey rear and side extension plus loft conversion with rear dormer and associated works. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 3 Roberts Close Wroughton Swindon SN4 0RS | £100k–£250k | Single-storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer. | Pending |
| 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
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
116 Goddard Avenue Old Town Swindon SN1 4HU
Single-storey rear and side extension plus loft conversion with rear dormer and associated works.
Loft Conversion
3 Roberts Close Wroughton Swindon SN4 0RS
Single-storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer.
Loft Conversion
71 Avenue Road Old Town Swindon SN1 4DA
Single-storey side and rear extension, loft conversion and detached rear garage.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage | Unit Spectrum House Mead Way Swindon SN5 7UT | £250k–£1m | Construction of external plant compound and associated infrastructure. | Approved |
| New Build | Land North Of Blackworth Blackworth Industrial Estate Highworth Swindon SN6 7NA | £250k–£1m | Discharge of condition related to hybrid planning application for mixed-use development. | Approved |
| New Build | Land North Of Blackworth Blackworth Industrial Estate Highworth Swindon SN6 7NA | Discharge of Condition 30 for bird/swift nesting boxes from a hybrid planning application for a mixed-use development. | Approved | |
| New Build | Stubbs Hill Farm Broad Bush Blunsdon Swindon SN26 7ES | £250k–£1m | Erection of 4 new dwellings in lieu of previously approved conversions. | 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 |
Heritage
Unit Spectrum House Mead Way Swindon SN5 7UT
Construction of external plant compound and associated infrastructure.
New Build
Land North Of Blackworth Blackworth Industrial Estate Highworth Swindon SN6 7NA
Discharge of condition related to hybrid planning application for mixed-use development.
New Build
Land North Of Blackworth Blackworth Industrial Estate Highworth Swindon SN6 7NA
Discharge of Condition 30 for bird/swift nesting boxes from a hybrid planning application for a mixed-use development.
New Build
Stubbs Hill Farm Broad Bush Blunsdon Swindon SN26 7ES
Erection of 4 new dwellings in lieu of previously approved conversions.
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.
Data sourced from Swindon Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Swindon.
Construction of external plant compound, internal road, fire escape footpaths, test bay and security kiosks.
£250k–£1mUnit Spectrum House Mead Way Swindon SN5 7UT
Construction of external plant compound and associated infrastructure.
Change of use from residential dwelling to 2no 1 bedroom flats, first floor rear extension, single storey rear extension and associated works.
£100k–£250k502 Ferndale Road Swindon SN2 1HW
Change of use from residential dwelling to two 1-bedroom flats with rear extensions.
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.
Retrospective planning application for the extension of the building and the change of use of first floor and associated attic storage (Class E) to Class C1 short stay visitor accommodation.
£250k–£1mSwindon
Retrospective application for building extension and change of use to short stay accommodation.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Swindon
39%
Approved
59%
Pending
2%
Refused
In Swindon, 39% of planning applications are approved, 59% are still pending, and 2% 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, 73% of planning applications are domestic and 27% 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.
How to Win Jobs in Swindon
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