Updated 27 July 2026 · 87 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.
87
New Leads (30 Days)
£182,716
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 (59 of 108 in the last 30 days), with Garden Rooms also showing consistent demand alongside New Builds.
Most Active Planning Agents in Basildon
The architects and planning agents submitting the most applications in Basildon, based on recent planning records.
- 1KVD PLANS LTD
- 2RSP Design
- 3REVO DESIGN
- 4Munday + Cramer
- 5Krystal Architecture Ltd.
- 6LNT Care Developments
- 7Design Spec Ltd.
- 8WS Planning & Architecture
- 9Iceni Projects
- 10Anglian Home Improvements
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap-Around Extension | Billericay | £250k–£1m | Demolition of existing garage and construction of part single and part two storey front, side and rear extensions with a new porch. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Billericay | £250k–£1m | Proposed side extension, raising the existing roof and converting with a rear dormer. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | 3 Chapel Street Billericay Essex CM12 9LT | £50k–£100k | Demolish and rebuild a modern single storey flat roof rear extension with internal alterations. | Approved |
| Extension | Pafra Adhesives Limited Bentalls Basildon Essex SS14 3BU | £250k–£1m | Extension to existing factory unit with associated vehicular parking and landscaping enhancements. | Approved |
| Rear Extension | 63 South Ridge Billericay Essex CM11 2ER | £50k–£100k | Erection of a first floor rear extension. | Approved |
Wrap-Around Extension
Billericay
Demolition of existing garage and construction of part single and part two storey front, side and rear extensions with a new porch.
Wrap-Around Extension
Billericay
Proposed side extension, raising the existing roof and converting with a rear dormer.
Single Storey Rear Extension
3 Chapel Street Billericay Essex CM12 9LT
Demolish and rebuild a modern single storey flat roof rear extension with internal alterations.
Extension
Pafra Adhesives Limited Bentalls Basildon Essex SS14 3BU
Extension to existing factory unit with associated vehicular parking and landscaping enhancements.
Rear Extension
63 South Ridge Billericay Essex CM11 2ER
Erection of a first floor rear extension.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 19 Russell Close Laindon Basildon Essex SS15 6AS | £50k–£100k | Establishing lawfulness of a proposed loft conversion with rear dormer. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 29 Mountfields Pitsea Basildon Essex SS13 3DH | £50k–£100k | Raise the ridge to create a loft conversion with rear dormer and velux window. | Pending |
| 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. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 8 Hunts Mead Billericay Essex CM12 9JA | £50k–£100k | Convert loft to habitable rooms with rear facing dormer. | Pending |
| 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. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
19 Russell Close Laindon Basildon Essex SS15 6AS
Establishing lawfulness of a proposed loft conversion with rear dormer.
Loft Conversion
29 Mountfields Pitsea Basildon Essex SS13 3DH
Raise the ridge to create a loft conversion with rear dormer and velux window.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porch | Basildon | £25k–£50k | Construction of a new storm porch and dwarf wall. | Approved |
| Garden Room | The Cottage Nurseries Buckwyns Chase Billericay Essex CM12 0TN | £25k–£50k | Proposed detached outbuilding for domestic storage use. | Refused |
| Garden Room | 92 Grange Road Billericay Essex CM11 2RL | £25k–£50k | Erection of a detached outbuilding. | Approved |
| New Build | Land West Of Adelaide Cottage Osborne Road Bowers Gifford Essex | Construction of 2 detached self-build residential dwellings with private amenity and parking. | Approved | |
| Garden Room | 141 Rantree Fold Lee Chapel South Basildon Essex SS16 5TR | Retrospective planning for an outbuilding as a summer house with a veranda. | Approved |
Porch
Basildon
Construction of a new storm porch and dwarf wall.
Garden Room
The Cottage Nurseries Buckwyns Chase Billericay Essex CM12 0TN
Proposed detached outbuilding for domestic storage use.
Garden Room
92 Grange Road Billericay Essex CM11 2RL
Erection of a detached outbuilding.
New Build
Land West Of Adelaide Cottage Osborne Road Bowers Gifford Essex
Construction of 2 detached self-build residential dwellings with private amenity and parking.
Garden Room
141 Rantree Fold Lee Chapel South Basildon Essex SS16 5TR
Retrospective planning for an outbuilding as a summer house with a veranda.
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 the existing garage, utility, front external wall, staircase and roof. Construction of part single and part two storey front, side and rear extensions, oak porch, a newly raised roof, and internal reconfiguration.
£250k–£1mBillericay
Demolition of existing garage and construction of part single and part two storey front, side and rear extensions with a new porch.
Single storey side extension, raise existing roof and convert, along with insertion of rear dormer.
£250k–£1mBillericay
Proposed side extension, raising the existing roof and converting with a rear dormer.
New storm porch and dwarf wall
£25k–£50kBasildon
Construction of a new storm porch and dwarf wall.
Demolish and rebuild modern single storey flat roof rear extension. Internal alterations - modifying C20 studwork
£50k–£100k3 Chapel Street Billericay Essex CM12 9LT
Demolish and rebuild a modern single storey flat roof rear extension with internal alterations.
Examples of early-stage projects you can approach before they become competitive.
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44%
Approved
52%
Pending
4%
Rejected
In Basildon, 44% of planning applications are approved, 52% 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 8 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 (95%) 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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