Roofing leads from planning applications

Look beyond the word “roofing”

Planning descriptions may mention a new roof, changes to a roofline, a dormer, rooflights or an extension with a different roof form. Those terms describe different scopes of work. A rooflight-only proposal may suit a different business from a substantial roof alteration.

In the member search, start with Windows and roofing and try individual keywords such as roof or roofing. Also run a broader keyword search for dormer: a dormer proposal can be categorised under extensions and conversions, so relying on a single category can miss useful records.

Decide what the application actually tells you

• Alteration or wider project? Read whether the roof work stands alone or forms part of an extension or conversion.
• Existing or proposed? The description may refer to an existing roof as context. Check the proposed drawings on the council register.
• Which submission? A revised design or follow-up document is not necessarily a new roofing prospect. Compare the address and linked references.

Build a shortlist suited to your roofing business

Keep distinct searches for broad roof work and smaller rooflight or dormer projects. Search keywords one at a time, compare the results and save useful records. A proposal does not establish roof condition, materials quantities, access arrangements or an installation date.

Work Signals provides planning evidence rather than a list of households reporting leaks or requesting emergency repairs. It is therefore a starting point for researching proposed projects, not a substitute for an enquiry from a customer.

What the free preview includes

Search an area above to see up to five local signals and the total matching that area. Free results can include other trades. Members can narrow by category and keyword, view full details and follow source links to investigate the roofing scope.

Read how our planning sources and coverage work before treating a search as a complete picture of local activity.