How we select the top construction projects in the East Midlands
We’ve curated the Barbour ABI project planning data to bring you the top 30 construction projects within the East Midlands. 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.
The Top Construction Projects in East Midlands – Solar Taking The Lead
According to Barbour ABI planning data, there are three solar projects competing for the top spot in our top construction projects in the East Midlands. The following projects are in lead with the value of £500m each: Cottam 600MW Solar Project, Heckington Fen Solar Park 500MW Solar Farm & Battery Storage, Tillbridge 500MW Solar Farm.
Last updated: February 2026
Top Construction Projects 2026
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| Position | Project | Main Sector | Location | Start Date | Project Value | Project ID | View Project |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cottam 600MW Solar Project | Utilities | Lincolnshire County Council | Mar-26 | £ 500,000,000 | 12627877 | View Project |
| 2 | Heckington Fen Solar Park - 500MW Solar Farm & Battery Storage | Utilities | North Kesteven | Feb-26 | £ 500,000,000 | 12598362 | View Project |
| 3 | Tillbridge 500MW Solar Farm | Utilities | Lincoln | Apr-26 | £ 500,000,000 | 12664862 | View Project |
| 4 | West Burton 480MW Solar Project | Utilities | Lincolnshire County Council | Apr-26 | £ 400,000,000 | 12627878 | View Project |
| 5 | Normanton Energy Reserve - 500MW Battery Storage | Utilities | Blaby | Dec-25 | £ 350,000,000 | 12656772 | View Project |
| 6 | Corby Energy Recovery Facility | Industrial | Corby | Apr-26 | £ 260,000,000 | 12222131 | View Project |
| 7 | West Burton Power Station - 500MW Battery Storage | Utilities | Bassetlaw | Aug-26 | £ 150,000,000 | 12654591 | View Project |
| 8 | Bracebridge Heath, Phase 1a - 450 Houses | Residential | North Kesteven | Jan-26 | £ 106,240,000 | 12800454 | View Project |
| 9 | Boston Alternative 102MW Energy Facility | Utilities | Lincoln | Apr-26 | £ 102,000,000 | 12628067 | View Project |
| 10 | HMP Onley Expansion | Civic & Public | Daventry | Sep-25 | £ 100,000,000 | 12708948 | View Project |
| 11 | Leicester City King Power Stadium - East Stand Expansion | Sports | Leicester | Jul-26 | £ 100,000,000 | 12583370 | View Project |
| 12 | Harrier Park, Dorey Way, Hucknall - Industrial Units | Industrial | Ashfield | Aug-25 | £ 95,000,000 | 12718715 | View Project |
| 13 | Kettering South - Symmetry Park Phase 3 & 4 | Industrial | Kettering | Aug-25 | £ 90,000,000 | 12688285 | View Project |
| 14 | Spittalgate Level - Given Distribution Facility | Industrial | South Kesteven | Jan-26 | £ 85,000,000 | 12576933 | View Project |
| 15 | Top Wighay Farm - 763 Houses & Community Hub | Residential | Gedling | Sep-25 | £ 80,000,000 | 12759446 | View Project |
| 16 | VGP Park - Netherfields Lane, Sawley - Industrial Development | Industrial | North West Leicester | Oct-25 | £ 80,000,000 | 12492681 | View Project |
| 17 | DIRFT III, Zone G, Crick - M&S Distribution Warehouse Units | Industrial | West Northamptonshire | Jan-26 | £ 75,000,000 | 12855206 | View Project |
| 18 | Staythorpe BESS - 360MW Battery Energy Storage | Utilities | Newark | Aug-25 | £ 71,500,000 | 12637821 | View Project |
| 19 | Welford Road Development, Phase 2B - 650 Houses | Residential | Oadby & Wigston | Nov-25 | £ 65,000,000 | 12788429 | View Project |
| 20 | Fair Oaks Renewable Energy Park - 49.9MW Solar Panels & 50MW Battery | Utilities | Rushcliffe | Jul-26 | £ 64,900,000 | 12597885 | View Project |
| 21 | Barnards Drive, Sileby - 282 Houses & 6 Flats | Residential | Charnwood | Feb-26 | £ 63,200,000 | 12356654 | View Project |
| 22 | Farthing stone Hotel - Visitor Centre/Leisure Centre/Restaurant | Hotel & Catering | Daventry | Apr-26 | £ 60,000,000 | 12694426 | View Project |
| 23 | Loughborough University - 552 Bed Student Accommodation (LUSA) Development | Residential | Charnwood | Jan-26 | £ 59,096,074 | 12832572 | View Project |
| 24 | The Island Quarter, Phase 1b - 247 Apartments, 223 Bed Hotel & Commercial Space | Commercial & Retail | Nottingham | Apr-26 | £ 57,000,000 | 12549456 | View Project |
| 25 | Coventry Lane - 473 Houses | Residential | Broxtowe | Oct-25 | £ 56,760,000 | 12683440 | View Project |
| 26 | Leicester Royal Infirmary - Windsor Building Extension | Medical & Healthcare | Leicester | Jul-26 | £ 50,000,000 | 12870612 | View Project |
| 27 | Mulberry 350, Millbuck Industrial Estate - Storage & Distribution Unit | Industrial | Kettering | Jan-26 | £ 50,000,000 | 12669656 | View Project |
| 28 | Highfields Farm - 49.9MW Solar Farm & 8MW Battery Storage | Utilities | Rushcliffe | Apr-26 | £ 49,990,000 | 12587367 | View Project |
| 29 | Pilton Village, Luffenham Lane - 49.99MW Solar Array | Utilities | Rutland | May-26 | £ 49,990,000 | 12676012 | View Project |
| 30 | Belvoir Estate - 49.9MW Solar Farm | Utilities | Melton | Apr-26 | £ 49,900,000 | 12552300 | View Project |
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