Q3 Residential Planning Pipeline Report

The Q3 2025 Residential Planning Pipeline Report from Buildscout shows exactly where the next wave of residential construction work is taking shape. Using live UK construction data 2025, it pinpoints the regions, project types, and early planning activity that feed the housing development pipeline across England.

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See where the work is

Over 92,000 planning applications were submitted between 1 July and 30 September 2025. This report helps contractors see what that means in real terms. Which areas are busy? Where is demand growing? And which jobs will be ready to move from plans to sites in the coming months?

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From extensions, roofing, and refurbishments to new builds and low-carbon retrofits, the report highlights the sectors driving steady work for local builders and specialist trades.

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Spot the hot regions and emerging opportunities

Every region tells a different story. London continues to push high-value residential projects. The South East shows strong appetite for solar and energy-efficient upgrades. The South West stands out for heritage and listed-building work, while the Midlands and North West are seeing a healthy balance of demolition, regeneration, and new build schemes.

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Whether you’re a general contractor, roofing specialist, or M&E installer, the Q3 report helps you focus your effort where demand is real.

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Turn planning data into work

The Q3 2025 Residential Planning Pipeline Report gives you a forward view of the UK housing and renovation market before projects hit tender stage. It’s practical intelligence that helps you line up labour, materials, and bids ahead of your competitors.

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Get ahead of the market. See which regions are heating up, which job types are rising, and where new leads are ready to convert into real projects.