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1,348 jobs just hit West Midlands planning. None of those homeowners know you exist yet.

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

1,348 live applicationsMostly Extensions (847)Updated this morning

44 of 1,348 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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Frederick RoadB29

New

Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 metres, eaves height 2.8 metres

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

4 days ago4 Oct

Cranes Park RoadB26

New

Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 metres, eaves height 2.5 metres

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

6 days ago2 Oct

Dyas AvenueB42

New

Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.4 metres, eaves height 2.7 metres

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

6 days ago2 Oct

Dawlish RoadB29

New

Erection of 4.63 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

6 days ago2 Oct

Dawlish RoadB29

New

Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

6 days ago2 Oct

Vicarage RoadB33

Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.8 metres, eaves height 2.8 metres

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago30 Sept

Bellencroft GardensWV3

Erection of a single-storey rear extension and installation of a new shower room within the existing study room.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago29 Sept

Gatis StreetWV6

Erection of a single storey rear extension.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago29 Sept

Barrows LaneB26

Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago29 Sept

The GroveB92

Certificate of lawful development for proposed single storey detached outbuilding for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse (home office/gym/games room, garden store and W/C)

OutbuildingSingle StoreyLawful Development Certificate

1 week ago29 Sept

24-26WS10

Full planning application for the demolition of 3 no. existing terrace dwellings and erection of a two and a-half storey residential building comprising 6 no. flats, provision of 8 no. parking spaces…

New BuildShed/StorePatio/TerraceDemolition

1 week ago28 Sept

Fernfields Pattingham RoadWV6

Alteration to extension approved under 26/00112/FULHH for use as balcony

ExtensionBalcony (non-Juliet)

1 week ago28 Sept

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Cole Valley RoadB28

Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 metres, eaves height 3 metres

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago28 Sept

Old Lode LaneB92

Single storey rear extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago28 Sept

Laburnum CloseB47

Erection of an attached garage within and along the site boundary to an end terrace house.

OutbuildingNew/Detached GaragePatio/Terrace

1 week ago28 Sept

Coalway AvenueWV3

Erection of a door enclosure structure over the existing recessed front porch of the dwelling

ExtensionFront ExtensionPorch

1 week ago27 Sept

Pendragon RoadB42

Erection of 4 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago26 Sept

Church View GardensDY7

Propose side extension to form new utiltiy room.

ExtensionSide Extension

1 week ago25 Sept

Hilton RoadB69

Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 5.0m L x 3.3m H (3.0m to eaves)

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago25 Sept

Melbourne AvenueB19

Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago25 Sept

Newnham Bickenhill Lane Marston GreenB37

Two storey rear extension, new bay window and front entrance canopy.

ExtensionTwo StoreyRear ExtensionCanopy

1 week ago25 Sept

Newnham Bickenhill Lane Marston GreenB37

Certificate of lawful development for proposed 2No single storey garden rooms to rear.

OutbuildingSingle StoreyLawful Development Certificate

1 week ago25 Sept

Chester RoadB73

Erection of 5.3 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.5 metres, eaves height 3 metres

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago25 Sept

Gerardsfield RoadB33

Erection of 4.6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 metres, eaves height 3 metres

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago25 Sept

Oakhill CrescentB27

Erection of 5.7 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 metres, eaves height 3 metres

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago25 Sept

Northolt DriveWV2

Erection of a single-storey rear extension to the rear of the existing detached house, extending 4.0 metres from the original rear wall, with a pitched roof, a maximum height of 3.5 metres and an eav…

ExtensionNew BuildSingle StoreyRear ExtensionPitched Roof

2 weeks ago24 Sept

Church HillDY9

Side garage extension and loft conversion with rear dormer window, as indicated on GSA drawing 26-2293/30a.

ExtensionLoftDormerLoft Conversion

2 weeks ago24 Sept

Western RoadDY9

Rear extension and conversion of existing out building to create kitchen and dining areas. Loft Conversion to create additional bedrooms and bathroom.

ExtensionLoftConversionRear ExtensionLoft Conversion

2 weeks ago24 Sept

Canwell AvenueB37

Single storey detached gym/games room with storage above. Amendment to previous application PL/2023/02199/MINFHO to increase footprint and addition of 1no extra rooflight

OutbuildingSingle StoreyRoof Light/Velux

2 weeks ago24 Sept

Harbury CloseB76

Erection of 4 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.7 metres, eaves height 2.6 metres

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

2 weeks ago24 Sept

Sharmans Cross RoadB91

Demolition of the existing garage and conservatory; erection of a two storey side extension and a single storey rear extension; and erection of a new porch.

ExtensionSingle StoreyTwo StoreyRear Extension

2 weeks ago24 Sept

Masham CloseB33

Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 metres, eaves height 3 metres

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

2 weeks ago24 Sept

Newick AvenueB74

Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a 4 bedroom detached dwelling with associated works (resubmission of 26/00234/FUL)

New BuildDemolitionDetached House

2 weeks ago24 Sept

Jacks Cafe Frederick StreetWV2

Single storey extension to provide storage areas for business and extended roof terrace with retractable roof canopy/blinds

ExtensionSingle StoreyCanopyPatio/Terrace

2 weeks ago23 Sept

Vibart RoadB26

Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

2 weeks ago23 Sept

Butterwick Close Barnt GreenB45

Erection of a single-storey rear extension.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

2 weeks ago23 Sept

Horseley RoadDY4

Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 6.0m L x 3.0m H (2.7m to eaves)

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

2 weeks ago23 Sept

Campden GreenB92

Two storey side extension.

ExtensionTwo StoreySide Extension

2 weeks ago23 Sept

Windsor DriveB92

Single story rear and front extensions, part garage conversion, changes to front and side roof form, changes to front and rear fenestration finish.

ExtensionConversionSingle StoreyFront ExtensionGarage Conversion

2 weeks ago23 Sept

Penley GroveB8

Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 3 metres

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

2 weeks ago23 Sept

Gospel Ash RoadDY7

Two storey side extension

ExtensionTwo StoreySide Extension

2 weeks ago23 Sept

279WS5

Full planning application for demolition of existing single storey rear and side extensions and erection of new part single, part double storey front, side, and rear extensions, and the replacement o…

ExtensionSingle StoreyTwo StoreyPart Single/Part Two Storey

2 weeks ago22 Sept

Scout Association Billy Wright CloseWV4

Refurbishment and remodelling of existing facility. Rebuild and extension

Extension

2 weeks ago22 Sept

Wolverhampton Art Gallery Lichfield StreetWV1

Installation of external lighting to illuminate the south and west elevations of Wolverhampton Art Gallery, together with associated cable routing and fixings.

Heritage

2 weeks ago22 Sept

12-month application volume

West Midlands sees between 306 and 887 planning applications per month (averaging 738); recent months are easing.

Local intelligence

Know your patch: what gets built in West Midlands, 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 West Midlands

Application volume by project type, last 90 days.

Extensions

847

New builds

Conversions

Outbuildings

Loft conversions

Heritage

Applications · 90d

1,348

vs 2,414 prior quarter

Approval rate

83%

417 decided

Biggest category

Extensions

847 apps

vs prior 90d

-44%

How Birmingham works

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

Birmingham

45% of the area

Approval rate: 84%
Median decision: 8.0 wk

Most approved

Render Cladding100%
Bay Window100%
Windows Doors100%

Towns we cover in West Midlands

27 towns, ordered by population.

Birmingham1,137,100 residents · 1,413 apps 90d Coventry362,690 residents · 78 apps 90d Wolverhampton250,970 residents · 322 apps 90d Solihull206,674 residents · 337 apps 90d West Bromwich146,386 residents · 335 apps 90d Sutton Coldfield96,475 residents · 114 apps 90d Dudley79,379 residents · 149 apps 90d Walsall67,594 residents · 110 apps 90d Stourbridge63,298 residents · 57 apps 90d Halesowen60,097 residents · 69 apps 90d Willenhall51,429 residents · 118 apps 90d Rowley Regis50,257 residents · 97 apps 90d Smethwick48,180 residents · 120 apps 90d Edgbaston42,295 residents · 96 apps 90d Nechells33,957 residents · 73 apps 90d Sparkbrook32,415 residents · 70 apps 90d Springfield31,391 residents · 84 apps 90d South Yardley30,786 residents · 85 apps 90d Soho30,317 residents · 81 apps 90d Hodge Hill28,026 residents · 74 apps 90d Shard End26,794 residents · 45 apps 90d Bournville25,938 residents · 38 apps 90d Tyburn25,927 residents · 32 apps 90d Oldbury25,488 residents · 83 apps 90d Longbridge25,410 residents · 34 apps 90d Kingstanding25,334 residents · 56 apps 90d Kingswinford25,191 residents · 14 apps 90d

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Upload your logo and letterhead once, or let PlanPost generate one for you. Every matched application triggers a letter personalised with the homeowner's address and the project they applied for. The greeting stays “Dear Homeowner”: we never use their name. Royal Mail, same working day.

“The letters look better than anything I'd have put together myself. One landed on a £72k loft before the homeowner had even spoken to another builder.”

Chris K.

Owner, CSK Property

Oakwood

Construction

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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