Updated 21 September 2026 · 71 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Basildon
Browse construction leads in Basildon using recently published planning applications. See which homeowners are preparing extensions, loft conversions, and new builds, and reach out before builders are shortlisted.
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Data sourced from Basildon Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
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New Leads (30 Days)
£144,366
Average Project Value
26
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Basildon
Basildon's housing stock is shaped by its history as a post-war New Town, so much of the borough is made up of 1950s-70s estate housing built to fairly uniform layouts — plenty of scope for extensions and loft conversions, but less of the period stock found in an older market town. Billericay, in the north of the borough, is different: an older, more affluent town with Victorian and Edwardian housing plus later infill, where refurbishment and larger extension projects are more common. Wickford has a mix of inter-war and post-war semis similar to the New Town core, while Langdon Hills, on the borough's greener southern edge, has larger plots and more detached housing suited to double-storey additions. Basildon Council's Cabinet has also approved plans for Article 4 Directions targeting new HMO conversions — an immediate direction covering the St Martins and Nethermayne wards, with a further borough-wide direction expected once public consultation is complete. Away from that, permitted development is otherwise fairly unrestricted across most of the borough; the main heritage constraint is the borough's four conservation areas, concentrated in Billericay and the older parts of the borough, where extensions and alterations need planning permission rather than falling under permitted development.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Basildon over the past 30 days.
In Basildon, Extensions account for the majority of planning applications (45 of 88 in the last 30 days), with New Builds also showing consistent demand alongside Garden Rooms.
Most Active Architects and Planning Consultants in Basildon
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Basildon, based on recent planning records.
- 1RSP Design
- 2KVD PLANS LTD
- 3REVO DESIGN
- 4KMDS Designs
- 5More Space Architecture Ltd
- 6Architectural Hub
- 7ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & BUILDER - Building Surveyor
- 8e+m design partnership
- 9Simple-Build
- 10Nigel Cooper
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Basildon helps you prioritise the most profitable leads and plan your workload effectively.
- £25k – £50kGarage conversions, porches, and small extensions
- £50k – £100kRear extensions and loft conversions
- £100k – £250kDouble-storey extensions and major refurbishments
- £250k+New builds and large-scale structural projects
Higher-value work is often found in Billericay, Langdon Hills, and Wickford, where larger homes and bigger budgets are more typical.
Recent Planning Applications in Basildon
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Storey Extension | 27 Chantry Way Billericay Essex CM11 2AT | £100k–£250k | Proposal for a two storey rear extension. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | Norfolk House Wash Road Laindon Essex SS15 4AZ | £100k–£250k | Two-storey extension and replacement of front balustrade. | Approved |
| Side Extension | Beccles Glebe Road Ramsden Bellhouse Billericay Essex CM11 1RJ | £50k–£100k | First floor side extension. | Refused |
| Rear Extension | 314 Mountnessing Road Billericay Essex CM12 0ER | £50k–£100k | Erection of proposed rear extension. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 98 St Nicholas Lane Laindon Basildon Essex SS15 5NY | £50k–£100k | Demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of a single-storey wrap extension. | Approved |
Double Storey Extension
27 Chantry Way Billericay Essex CM11 2AT
Proposal for a two storey rear extension.
Double Storey Extension
Norfolk House Wash Road Laindon Essex SS15 4AZ
Two-storey extension and replacement of front balustrade.
Side Extension
Beccles Glebe Road Ramsden Bellhouse Billericay Essex CM11 1RJ
First floor side extension.
Rear Extension
314 Mountnessing Road Billericay Essex CM12 0ER
Erection of proposed rear extension.
Wrap-Around Extension
98 St Nicholas Lane Laindon Basildon Essex SS15 5NY
Demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of a single-storey wrap extension.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Billericay | £100k–£250k | Proposed new dwelling with loft accommodation and rear dormer. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 12 Upland Close Billericay Essex CM12 0JR | £50k–£100k | Establish lawfulness of proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and front skylights. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 26 Third Avenue Shotgate Wickford Essex SS11 8RF | £50k–£100k | Establish lawfulness of proposed loft conversion with hip to gable and rear dormer. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 8 Hunts Mead Billericay Essex CM12 9JA | £50k–£100k | Convert loft to habitable rooms with rear facing dormer. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 149 Perry Street Billericay Essex CM12 0NS | £50k–£100k | Establish lawfulness of proposed open porch, loft conversion, and flat-roof dormer for additional accommodation. | Approved |
Loft Conversion
Billericay
Proposed new dwelling with loft accommodation and rear dormer.
Loft Conversion
12 Upland Close Billericay Essex CM12 0JR
Establish lawfulness of proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and front skylights.
Loft Conversion
26 Third Avenue Shotgate Wickford Essex SS11 8RF
Establish lawfulness of proposed loft conversion with hip to gable and rear dormer.
Loft Conversion
8 Hunts Mead Billericay Essex CM12 9JA
Convert loft to habitable rooms with rear facing dormer.
Loft Conversion
149 Perry Street Billericay Essex CM12 0NS
Establish lawfulness of proposed open porch, loft conversion, and flat-roof dormer for additional accommodation.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Room | Basildon | £100k–£250k | Demolition of existing outbuildings and erection of a detached self-build chalet-style dwelling. | Approved |
| New Build | Alameda House Bells Hill Road Basildon Essex SS16 5JR | £250k–£1m | Replacement dwelling with associated amenity space and parking. | Refused |
| Garden Room | Lilac Cottage Dry Street Langdon Hills Basildon Essex SS16 5ND | Under £25k | Establish lawfulness of proposed single storey rear/side alterations and outbuilding. | Approved |
| Porch | Sunbury High Road Langdon Hills Basildon Essex SS16 6HQ | £25k–£50k | Internal alterations to reconfigure bungalow and construct a new porch. | Approved |
| Garage Conversion | 127A Noak Hill Road Great Burstead Billericay Essex CM12 9UJ | £25k–£50k | Establishing lawfulness of garage conversion into a habitable room. | Approved |
Garden Room
Basildon
Demolition of existing outbuildings and erection of a detached self-build chalet-style dwelling.
New Build
Alameda House Bells Hill Road Basildon Essex SS16 5JR
Replacement dwelling with associated amenity space and parking.
Garden Room
Lilac Cottage Dry Street Langdon Hills Basildon Essex SS16 5ND
Establish lawfulness of proposed single storey rear/side alterations and outbuilding.
Porch
Sunbury High Road Langdon Hills Basildon Essex SS16 6HQ
Internal alterations to reconfigure bungalow and construct a new porch.
Garage Conversion
127A Noak Hill Road Great Burstead Billericay Essex CM12 9UJ
Establishing lawfulness of garage conversion into a habitable room.
Data sourced from Basildon Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities in the Basildon area.
Demolition of existing outbuildings and erection of 1no. detached self-build chalet-style dwelling with associated access, parking and amenity space.
£100k–£250kBasildon
Demolition of existing outbuildings and erection of a detached self-build chalet-style dwelling.
Proposed new dwelling with loft accommodation and rear dormer (following planning approval 26/00007/VAR)
£100k–£250kBillericay
Proposed new dwelling with loft accommodation and rear dormer.
Two storey rear extension
£100k–£250k27 Chantry Way Billericay Essex CM11 2AT
Proposal for a two storey rear extension.
Two-storey extension and replacement of front ballastrade.
£100k–£250kNorfolk House Wash Road Laindon Essex SS15 4AZ
Two-storey extension and replacement of front balustrade.
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41%
Approved
55%
Pending
4%
Rejected
In Basildon, 41% of planning applications are approved, 55% are still pending, and 4% are rejected. Contacting homeowners early gives you the best chance of winning work.
Getting in touch earlier puts you in a stronger position before others step in.
Based on planning application outcomes over the last 3 months.
Planning Approval Times in Basildon
In Basildon, most planning applications are decided within 7 weeks. Smaller projects like extensions tend to be approved more quickly, while larger developments can take longer.
Domestic vs Commercial Projects in Basildon
In Basildon, the vast majority (94%) of planning applications are domestic projects such as extensions and loft conversions. Commercial developments make up a smaller portion but can offer higher-value opportunities for larger contractors.
Demand for Building Work in Basildon
Basildon sits at the more affordable end of the Essex market, which keeps a steady flow of homeowners choosing to extend rather than move. That pattern is sharper across the New Town estates, where terrace and semi values make moving up the ladder expensive relative to building out. Billericay and the edges of Langdon Hills see a different pattern — better-off buyers investing in larger extensions and full refurbishments rather than smaller, budget-driven projects. The borough is also working through a new Local Plan, consulted on through winter 2025/26 ahead of a planned Winter 2026 adoption, which needs to accommodate a housing target of around 28,000 homes through to 2043. Wherever the new allocations land, that scale of growth points to sustained construction activity across the borough for years to come, on top of the ongoing extension and refurbishment work in existing neighbourhoods.
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