How we select the top construction projects in the South West
We’ve curated the Barbour ABI project planning data to bring you the top construction projects within the South West in 2026. This includes the top construction projects by total value across all sectors with a start date 6 months back, and 6 months forward. Please note that we have excluded all masterplans from our league tables.
Jersey Hospital Redevelopment is Top Construction Project in South West
According to Barbour ABI’s extensive planning data, the Jersey Hospital Redevelopment Overdale Site is the top construction project in the South West with a value of £710m. The National Composites Centre takes second place with a project value of £300m. In third place is the Epic Long Ashton Phase 1-3 Office Buildings project valued at £260m.
Last updated: April 2026
Top Construction Projects 2026
Regional Tables: London | United Kingdom | South East | East of England | East Midlands | West Midlands | Northern Ireland | North West | Wales | Yorkshire & the Humber | North East | Scotland
City Tables: Birmingham | Liverpool | Manchester | Aberdeen | Cardiff | Nottingham | Glasgow |
| Position | Project | Main Sector | Location | Start Date | Project Value | Project ID | View Project |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jersey Hospital Redevelopment – Overdale Site | Medical & Healthcare | South West | 01/06/2026 | £ 710,000,000 | 12597104 | View project |
| 2 | National Composites Centre, Isambard Al Development | Industrial | South West | 31/03/2026 | £ 300,000,000 | 12718382 | View project |
| 3 | Epic Long Ashton, Phase 1 – 3 Office Buildings | Commercial & Retail | South West | 01/10/2025 | £ 260,000,000 | 12741338 | View project |
| 4 | The Old Soap works Redevelopment | Residential | South West | 01/06/2026 | £ 200,000,000 | 12498818 | View project |
| 5 | 15.2MW Portland Energy Recovery Facility – Castletown | Water | South West | 01/06/2026 | £ 180,000,000 | 12522130 | View project |
| 6 | Pydar Street, Phase 1A – 164 Apartments & Commercial Space | Residential | South west | 01/07/2026 | £ 170,000,000 | 12679461 | View project |
| 7 | YTL Arena Complex – Aviva Arena | Leisure | South West | 01/10/2025 | £ 154,902,000 | 12473500 | View project |
| 8 | Northacre Renewable Energy Limited – Energy From Waste Plant | Utilities | South West | 01/01/2026 | £ 150,000,000 | 12114935 | View project |
| 9 | Penvose Student Village Development | Residential | South west | 01/04/2026 | £ 147,762,500 | 12259401 | View project |
| 10 | Junction 27 Energy Hub – 400MW Battery Energy Storage Hub | Utilities | South West | 12/09/2026 | £ 120,000,000 | 12731915 | View project |
| 11 | Apetito – Kitchen West Factory | Industrial | South West | 17/06/2026 | £ 100,000,000 | 12864338 | View project |
| 12 | Ashton Gate Stadium – Ashton Gate Sporting Quarter | Leisure | South West | 01/07/2026 | £ 100,000,000 | 12384987 | View project |
| 13 | Bedminster Green, Plot 1, Malago Road – 484 Bed Student Accommodation | Residential | South West | 05/01/2026 | £ 100,000,000 | 12414994 | View project |
| 14 | National Grid – Cotswolds Overhead Electricity Line Project | Utilities | South West | 01/06/2026 | £ 100,000,000 | 12657229 | View project |
| 15 | Salterns Marina Regeneration | Residential | South West | 01/06/2026 | £ 100,000,000 | 12149947 | View project |
| 16 | AFC Bournemouth – Vitality Stadium South Stand & Fan Zone | Sports | South West | 01/07/2026 | £ 90,000,000 | 12860251 | View project |
| 17 | Wichelstowe District Centre – Peglars Way Mixed Development | Residential | South West | 01/07/2026 | £ 80,000,000 | 12767331 | View project |
| 18 | HMP Guys Marsh – New Houseblocks | Civic & Public | South West | 01/06/2026 | £ 79,000,000 | 12529076 | View project |
| 19 | Freestone Island, Gas Lane – 622 Bed Student Accommodation | Residential | South West | 01/05/2026 | £ 73,000,000 | 12686993 | View project |
| 20 | Knapp Mill Water Treatment Works Upgrades | Utilities | South West | 01/05/2026 | £ 70,000,000 | 12644060 | View project |
| 21 | Hotel Bristol, Narrowcliff – 176 Apartments & Hotel Redevelopment | Residential | South west | 01/06/2026 | £ 65,000,000 | 12679502 | View project |
| 22 | Temple Reach, 38 Albert Road – 531 Bed Student Accommodation | Residential | South West | 01/09/2026 | £ 65,000,000 | 12796660 | View project |
| 23 | Bluebell Wood 49.9MW Solar Farm & 50MW Battery Storage | Utilities | South West | 01/06/2026 | £ 64,900,000 | 12710852 | View project |
| 24 | South Point Business Park – Commercial Development | Commercial & Retail | South West | 01/07/2026 | £ 62,500,000 | 11994518 | View project |
| 25 | Forest Gate – Solar Farm & Battery Storage | Utilities | South West | 01/07/2026 | £ 61,900,000 | 12576912 | View project |
| 26 | Leigh Delamere – 50 MW Solar Farm & Battery Storage Facility | Utilities | South West | 01/06/2026 | £ 61,900,000 | 12577218 | View project |
| 27 | Park Farm, Thornbury, Phase 2 – Mixed Development | Residential | South West | 01/07/2026 | £ 61,440,000 | 12814912 | View project |
| 28 | Freestone Road – 204 Bed Student Accommodation | Residential | South West | 01/01/2026 | £ 60,000,000 | 12447653 | View project |
| 29 | University Of The West Of England – Glenside Campus Relocation | Education | South West | 01/11/2025 | £ 60,000,000 | 12708238 | View project |
| 30 | Westerleigh Hill, Westerleigh – 200MW Battery Energy Storage Facility | Utilities | South West | 09/07/2026 | £ 60,000,000 | 12698579 | View project |
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