Over 1,000 London planning applications every week
Find local construction leads, instantly
Be the firm on the card when a household gets planning permission or moves into a new home. BrightNest prints and posts it for you.
Live lead search arrives with our next platform release. Until then, every district is monitored by hand and by machine.
Built for construction businesses across London
Built for the trades that win work early
Builders
Extensions, renovations and general builds, reached before contractors are appointed.
Loft conversion companies
Roof-space applications surface weeks before quotes are invited.
Structural engineers
Every extension needs calculations. Be the name in the letter.
Scaffolders
Jobs that will need access, spotted at planning stage.
Roofers
Re-roofs and new builds, flagged the day they are published.
Window & bifold suppliers
Glazing-heavy projects matched to your range.
Build a reliable construction pipeline
See what is about to be built, and put yourself in front of the client before contractors are appointed or tenders are issued.
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We watch the plans
London’s 33 councils publish over 1,000 planning applications a week. BrightNest reads new permissions as they are decided — before most builders ever see them.
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We match your district
Approved and expiring permissions go out on the permission card, with one main contractor on it. New home movers get the welcome card, with six to eight trades on it.
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We print and post
A folded A5 card on 350gsm stock, in an envelope, addressed to the homeowner, with one QR code to the district’s page. Printed, posted and tracked by us.
Want to follow up? We send follow-up letters to the same households on your behalf, at £2 each.
Testimonials
Trusted by construction companies
Client testimonials slot in here — name, firm, and the district they hold. No invented quotes; this block stays empty until the words are real.
Why planning applications are the best construction leads
Planning applications show projects before contractors are appointed, giving you the chance to reach homeowners early.
This means:
- Homeowners are already committed to the project
- Budgets are usually approved
- You reach them before competitors quote
Builders who contact homeowners early are far more likely to win the job.
Best value
A card on the doormat, not another dashboard
Other planning-lead platforms charge up to £4,000 a year for access, then make you find the leads and post the letters yourself.
BrightNest is different. You hold your trade’s place in a district; we do the rest:
- Permission card: one main contractor per district, £200 a month
- Welcome card: six to eight trades per district, £100 a month each
- Every card printed and posted for you
- Follow-up letters £2 each
Platform statistics
Built for builders. Backed by data.
Sample lead alert
| Project type | House extension |
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| Location | Clapham, SW4 |
| Description | Rear single-storey extension |
| Estimated value | £50k–£100k |
| Action | Permission card posted with the district’s main contractor on it |
Sample drawn from the live data shape BrightNest records for every application.
Construction leads in your area
Discover areas seeing the highest levels of new planning activity and homeowner demand. BrightNest opens one postcode district at a time.
Clapham
SW4 and surrounding streets — heavy extension and refurbishment activity.
Camberwell
SE5 — loft conversions and rear extensions in steady supply.
Crystal Palace
SE19/SE20 — Victorian stock, constant renovation demand.
Dulwich
SE21/SE22 — high-value extensions and garden rooms.
Norwich & Broadland
NR1–NR7 and the surrounding districts — new builds and barns.
Great Yarmouth
Coastal works, seafront refurbishments and extensions.
Coverage grows one district at a time. Ask us about yours.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is BrightNest only for builders?
No. The permission card carries one main contractor per district. The welcome card carries six to eight other trades, such as electricians, plumbers, roofers and decorators.
Is there a per-card charge?
No. Cards are covered by the monthly price for your district. Follow-up letters are charged at £2 each.
What does the card look like?
A folded A5 card on 350gsm stock, in an envelope addressed to the homeowner. The front is a watercolour-style picture of a building in the district, and the back has one QR code to the district’s page.
How do follow-ups work?
We can send follow-up letters to the same households on your behalf. Each one costs £2 and is itemised on your monthly bill.
What is on the QR code?
The district’s page, listing the firms on the card with tap-to-call, email and website links. Every scan is recorded so you can see engagement.
How much does it cost?
The permission card is £200 a month per district for its one main contractor. A place on the welcome card is £100 a month per district per trade. Follow-up letters are £2 each.
How is BrightNest different from shared lead sites?
We use real planning and property-sale records, so you reach households at the moment they need a trade, and nobody else in your trade is on the card in your district while you hold it.
Can I track results?
Yes. Your dashboard shows cards sent in your district, QR scans, follow-up letters and the jobs you mark as won.