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Sample of the planning applications builders are quoting on right now. Last 90 days.

1,092 live applicationsMostly Extensions (517)Updated this morning

50 of 1,092 shown below, anonymised to street level. Subscribe to get every new lead with full details, plus a starter batch the day you sign up.

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Pinfold LanePR8

Erection of a single storey extension to the side and rear, dormer extension to the front and rear and porch extension to the front of the dwellinghouse.

ExtensionLoftSingle StoreyDormerPorch

today6 Jul

Church StreetPR9

New

Conversion of existing property to 7 no. self-contained apartments (Class C3) including single storey front extension following demolition of conservatory, alterations to the elevations, lowering of…

ExtensionConversionSingle StoreyFront ExtensionConservatory

6 days ago2 Oct

High Barn Wood LanePR7

New

Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a single storey rear extension and two single storey side extensions

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionSide Extension

6 days ago2 Oct

Water StreetBB5

Full: Proposed change of use from shop (Use Class E a) to 4 apartments (Use Class C3), alterations to the rear elevation; new windows, external staircase and walkway for first floor access.

New BuildConversionStaircaseRear Elevation ChangeChange of Use Class

1 week ago1 Oct

Mercer StreetBB5

Householder: Demolition of existing rear extension and erection of single storey rear extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionDemolition

1 week ago1 Oct

Higher Healey Cottage Higher House LanePR6

Installation of new door and windows following removal of a garage door to facilitate conversion to self-contained annex

OutbuildingAnnex/AnnexeGarage DoorWindows & Doors

1 week ago1 Oct

Wateringpool LanePR5

Two-storey side extension and single storey rear extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyTwo StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago1 Oct

Halifax RoadBB9

Full: Installation of a new ground floor access door to first floor flat and demolition and rebuild of existing outbuilding with a new shutter.

OutbuildingDemolition

1 week ago30 Sept

Turnpike RoadL39

Proposed front / side extension following the removal of existing Garage

ExtensionSide Extension

1 week ago30 Sept

Moss Edge Farm Gulf LaneLA2

Outline application for the demolition of an existing dwelling and erection of one dwelling

New BuildDemolitionOutline Permission

1 week ago30 Sept

Ennerdale RoadBB10

Proposed conversion of existing detached garage to provide a ground-floor bedroom with en-suite shower room and utility area, including associated internal alterations and external alterations to fac…

ConversionOutbuildingInternal AlterationsExternal Alterations

1 week ago29 Sept

Preston RoadPR6

Application for a lawful development certificate to confirm that a lawful commencement has been made to planning permission ref: 22/00081/FUL (Erection of two storey building containing seven self co…

New BuildTwo StoreyDriveway/HardstandingDemolition

1 week ago29 Sept

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Blackburn RoadPR6

Erection of a detached dwelling and associated driveway

New BuildDriveway/HardstandingDetached House

1 week ago29 Sept

Holly LaneL40

Conversion of garage to habitable area. Replacement of rear Conservatory roof and existing rear canopy. Installation of solar panels to rear elevation. Construct canopy to front door entrance.

ExtensionConversionCanopyConservatorySolar Panels/PV

1 week ago29 Sept

Ruskin DriveLA6

Roof lift of existing dwelling to create first floor, two storey rear extension, enlargement of front gable, installation of in-roof solar PV panels and rooflights, internal alterations and associate…

ExtensionTwo StoreyRear ExtensionSolar Panels/PV

1 week ago28 Sept

Queensgate Nelson LancashireBB9

Full: Erection of dormer windows to front roof slope and alterations to existing dormer windows to rear roof slope.

LoftDormer

1 week ago28 Sept

Queensgate Nelson LancashireBB9

Full: Erection of dormer windows to front and rear roof slopes.

LoftDormer

1 week ago28 Sept

Hodder PlaceLA1

Demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension with roof lantern

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionConservatory

1 week ago28 Sept

North End Barn Holme LaneLA2

Erection of a front porch

ExtensionFront ExtensionPorch

1 week ago28 Sept

County RoadL39

Proposed two-storey side extension with pitched roof, single-storey rear extensions with flat roof and front porch with pitched roof.

ExtensionSingle StoreyTwo StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago28 Sept

Bramble WayWN8

Proposed two storey extension to the side, single storey extension to the rear with internal/external structural adaptations to the existing house following the demolition of the original entrance ha…

ExtensionSingle StoreyTwo StoreyConservatory

1 week ago28 Sept

Sherdley RoadPR5

Erection of a two-storey ambulance station hub, ambulance wash bay and garage, vehicle parking, landscaping, temporary car park during construction and other associated works.

OutbuildingTwo StoreyNew/Detached GarageLandscaping

1 week ago28 Sept

Kilworth DriveBL6

Erection of front porch, two storey front, side and single storey rear extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyTwo StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago28 Sept

Spring MewsPR6

Application for technical details consent for the erection of one 4 bedroom home and the demolition of the existing conservatory pursuant to permission in principle 26/00138/PIP.

ExtensionNew BuildConservatoryDemolition

1 week ago28 Sept

Willows LaneBB5

Full: Erection of single storey rear extension across No. 266 & 268 Willows Lane

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago25 Sept

HernemedeBB6

Householder: Proposed raised roof to accommodate front and rear dormers

Loft

1 week ago25 Sept

Wicks CrescentL37

Erection of a single-storey side and rear extension and garage conversion to existing dwellinghouse

ExtensionConversionOutbuildingSingle StoreyRear ExtensionNew/Detached Garage

1 week ago25 Sept

Primrose Bank Kirkby Lonsdale RoadLA6

Erection of a single storey rear extension,construction of a pitched roof extension to the front elevation, conversion of garage into living space, installation of solar panels and roof lights, insta…

ExtensionLoftConversionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionNew/Detached Garage

1 week ago25 Sept

Broadway Morecambe LancashireLA4

Erection of side and rear extensions and construction of a side pitched-roof dormer extension

ExtensionLoftRear ExtensionDormerPitched Roof

1 week ago25 Sept

Regent ClosePR8

Erection of three detached dwelling houses each with a new vehicular access, landscaping, and other associated works

New BuildLandscapingDetached HouseDropped Kerb/Crossover

1 week ago25 Sept

Valley ViewPR6

Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension (following demolition of conservatory)

ExtensionSingle StoreyTwo StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago25 Sept

Preston RoadPR7

Installation of new door and windows following removal of a garage door and erection of canopies to facilitate conversion of garage.

ConversionOutbuildingNew/Detached GarageGarage DoorWindows & Doors

1 week ago25 Sept

Bannister Hall CrescentPR5

Proposed single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory, two storey side extension with single storey element to front and first floor rear infill extension to Bedroom 2

ExtensionSingle StoreyTwo StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago25 Sept

Highgate Penwortham Preston LancashirePR1

Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing and relocation of gate posts.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionDemolition

1 week ago25 Sept

Carr LanePR4

Construction of a detached garage.

Outbuilding

1 week ago25 Sept

Isleworth DrivePR7

Single storey flat roof rear extension attached to new raised height flat roof to side bay window; new rear patio with stepped access

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionBay Window

1 week ago25 Sept

Banbury RoadFY8

Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing single storey rear outrigger including extension of existing raised patio to rear

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionPatio/Terrace

1 week ago25 Sept

Richmond CrescentBB1

Householder: Erection of single storey side and rear extensions and erection of rear dormer above proposed single storey rear extension

ExtensionLoftSingle StoreyRear ExtensionDormer

2 weeks ago24 Sept

KingswayBB5

Householder: Erection of single storey side extension

ExtensionSingle StoreySide Extension

2 weeks ago24 Sept

Richmond AvenueBB10

Removal of existing conservatory and construction of single storey extension to the rear elevation

ExtensionSingle StoreyConservatoryRear Elevation Change

2 weeks ago24 Sept

BankBB11

Listed Building consent for external and internal alteration to allow conversion to Student Accommodation (Sui Generis).

HeritageInternal AlterationsListed BuildingSui Generis Use Class

2 weeks ago24 Sept

Colvin WayBB12

Garage conversion and driveway alterations

ConversionGarage ConversionDriveway/Hardstanding

2 weeks ago24 Sept

Waterfoot County Primary School Thornfield AvenueBB4

Change of use of 21 one-bedroom units from C2 to C3 use.

Conversion

2 weeks ago24 Sept

Rowland AvenueBB9

Permitted Development Notification (Larger Home Extension): Erection of a single storey rear extension (5.00m length, 3.60m height and 2.90m eaves height).

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

2 weeks ago24 Sept

Churn Clough House Wesley StreetBB7

Full: Erection of a single storey side extension.

ExtensionSingle StoreySide Extension

2 weeks ago24 Sept

Park AvenueBB18

Full: Erection of 3 no. dwellings with associated garages.

New BuildOutbuilding

2 weeks ago24 Sept

County RoadL39

Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Conversion of the existing integral double garage to form a childrens playroom and home office ancillary to the existing dwellinghouse; new windows to repl…

ConversionOutbuilding

2 weeks ago24 Sept

Hall CrescentBB2

Two storey side extension

ExtensionTwo StoreySide Extension

2 weeks ago24 Sept

Greenwood CloseL39

Proposed Two Storey Side and Rear Extension, New Dormer and Porch.

ExtensionLoftTwo StoreyRear ExtensionDormer

2 weeks ago24 Sept

Holmestrand AvenueBB11

Proposed single storey extension projecting 4.50 metres from the rear elevation, height to eaves 3.00 metres and maximum height to ridge 4.00 metres

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Elevation Change

2 weeks ago23 Sept

12-month application volume

Lancashire sees between 345 and 651 planning applications per month (averaging 517); recent months are easing.

Local intelligence

Know your patch: what gets built in Lancashire, by whom, and who approves it

The patterns behind the leads. Helpful when you're deciding which jobs to chase.

What's being built in Lancashire

Application volume by project type, last 90 days.

Extensions

517

New builds

Heritage

Outbuildings

Conversions

Loft conversions

Applications · 90d

1,092

vs 1,673 prior quarter

Approval rate

83%

303 decided

Biggest category

Extensions

517 apps

vs prior 90d

-35%

The three busiest councils in Lancashire right now are Lancaster (636 apps in the last 90 days), West Lancashire (549) and Chorley (519). Between them, that's about 156% of what comes through the area.

How councils in Lancashire compare

Approval rates, decision times and what gets approved most often. Last 12 months.

Lancaster

21% of the area

Approval rate: 83%
Median decision: 7.7 wk

Most approved

Patio100%
Render Cladding100%
Commercial Unit100%

West Lancashire

18% of the area

Approval rate: 80%
Median decision: 9.1 wk

Most approved

Solar Panels100%
Infill100%
Canopy100%

Chorley

17% of the area

Approval rate: 86%
Median decision: 8.0 wk

Most approved

New Garage100%
Self Build100%
Flat Roof100%

Most active architects

12-month view

Mr Peter Entwistle5 apps
Mr Rob Sherwood3 apps
Mr Douglas Philip Bertram3 apps
Mr Peter E Gilkes3 apps
Mr Scott Wilkinson3 apps

Towns we cover in Lancashire

15 towns, ordered by population.

Preston141,801 residents · 51 apps 90d Blackburn117,963 residents · 12 apps 90d Southport91,703 residents · 62 apps 90d Burnley82,002 residents · 74 apps 90d Lancaster52,660 residents · 38 apps 90d Lytham St Annes42,954 residents · 32 apps 90d Skelmersdale38,813 residents · 30 apps 90d Leyland38,578 residents · 28 apps 90d Chorley38,420 residents · 79 apps 90d Accrington35,456 residents · 31 apps 90d Morecambe34,768 residents · 17 apps 90d Nelson33,488 residents · 62 apps 90d Fulwood28,353 residents · 26 apps 90d St Annes27,630 residents · 32 apps 90d Fleetwood26,226 residents · 9 apps 90d

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EST. 2012 · SHEFFIELD

14 Station Road
Sheffield S7 4RQ
0114 555 0192

The Homeowner
22 Laurel Gardens
Sheffield
S7 1DH

15 April 2026

Re: Your planning application at 22 Laurel Gardens

Dear Homeowner,

Congratulations on submitting your planning application for a loft conversion at 22 Laurel Gardens. It's exciting to see local homeowners investing in improving their properties.

I'm writing to introduce Oakwood Construction, a local building company that specialises in extensions, loft conversions and home improvements across South Sheffield. We've been trading since 2012, and everything we build is carried out by our own team rather than subcontractors, so someone is on your job every day and the work never stalls.

We finished a loft conversion much like yours on Abbeydale Road earlier this year: two bedrooms and a shower room, done in eleven weeks with the family living at home throughout.

I know the two big questions at this stage are what it will really cost and what it's like to live through the build. Those are exactly the things I'd rather set out honestly with you before you commit to anything.

If you'd like to discuss your plans or would welcome a free, no-obligation consultation, I'd be happy to visit at a time that suits you. Call me on 0114 555 0192, or scan the code below to see examples of our recent work.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,

Dave Morgan

Director · Oakwood Construction

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