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.
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?
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.
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.
Whether you’re a general contractor, roofing specialist, or M&E installer, the Q3 report helps you focus your effort where demand is real.
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.
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.
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Erection of single storey extension and raised platform to rear of dwellinghouse.
Loft conversion including raised ridge height and dormer window to rear; roof lights to front
Conversion of an existing two storey commercial building into 8 x 1 bedroom flats
Retrospective renovation to the shop front
Proposed 3 metre single storey rear extension to create enhanced kitchen/dining/family area and utility
Installation of dormer windows and roof lights to facilitate loft conversion; alterations to existing kitchen extension; new door to side
Installation of two ensuite bathroom facilities
Two storey front extension and part single/two storey rear extension
Demolition of canopy tower outside retail unit
Listed Building consent - Proposed internal wall insulation at first and second floors. Proposed replacement lime render on rear elevations.
C3 dwellinghouse to C4 6 occupant HMOUse dwellinghouse (Class C3) as 6 person HMO (Class C4).
Erection of first floor side extension, ground floor rear extension and resiting of existing prefabricated garage.
