Good research ends with a decision, not a longer list. Use these guides to understand planning leads, recognise projects that fit your business and choose a sensible next step.
Start with the bigger picture
Our two pillar guides bring the whole process together:
- Planning leads: a practical guide to finding relevant building work — what the information means, how to research it and where the app fits.
- Extension leads for builders: build a better project pipeline — match opportunities to your scope, working area and capacity.
Choose the task you want to improve
How to find building work from planning applications
Move from public planning records to a shortlist worth investigating.
Read the guide : How to find building work from planning applications
How to qualify an extension lead before quoting
Decide what deserves attention before investing quotation time.
Read the guide : How to qualify an extension lead before quoting
A weekly planning-lead routine for busy builders
A manageable rhythm for reviewing new opportunities and revisiting your shortlist.
Read the guide : A weekly planning-lead routine for busy builders
Planning leads versus quotation requests
Two different starting points, with different questions to ask.
Read the guide : Planning leads versus quotation requests
How to read a planning application as a builder
Read the record carefully—and separate facts from assumptions.
Read the guide : How to read a planning application as a builder
Planning stages: what they mean for builders
Use the stage to frame better questions, not to invent buying signals.
Read the guide : Planning stages: what they mean for builders
Build a useful local project shortlist
A simple structure that makes research easier to act on.
Read the guide : Build a useful local project shortlist
Is planning-lead research useful? What to measure
Judge a lead source by useful decisions, not headline record counts.
Read the guide : Is planning-lead research useful? What to measurePut the reading into practice
The app gives you a focused starting point for selected extension-related planning opportunities. Use the preview to assess coverage and relevance before choosing paid access.