Updated 22 October 2026 · 37 new leads in the last 30 days

Construction Leads in Maldon

Discover construction leads in Maldon by tracking recent planning applications across the district. See which homeowners are preparing building work and reach out before they start approaching multiple contractors.

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Data sourced from Maldon District Council planning records and refreshed on a regular basis.

37

New Leads (30 Days)

£151,071

Average Project Value

11

High Value Projects

Over £100k

Extensions

Most Common Project

Construction Trends in Maldon

Across Maldon, you’ll find a mix of older cottages, riverside properties, and expanding residential estates. Projects often involve updating ageing homes, reworking internal layouts, and adding extra living space. In areas with larger plots, detached properties frequently see structural alterations or rebuild elements, while town locations tend to focus on internal refurbishments and modest extensions.

Project Type Breakdown

Below is a summary of the types of construction work currently coming through in Maldon based on recent planning activity.

Extension
20
Garden Room
9
Porch
7
New Build
6
Heritage
4
Loft Conversion
2
Garage Conversion
1
Dropped Kerb
0

In Maldon, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 20 of the 37 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Garden Rooms also showing consistent demand alongside Porches. Projects can fall into more than one category, so these figures don't need to add up to the total.

Most Active Architects and Planning Consultants in Maldon

The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Maldon, based on recent planning records.

  1. 1Design Designed Ltd
  2. 2Petro Designs Ltd
  3. 3Annabel Brown Architect
  4. 4RJB Architect Ltd
  5. 5Bacchus Design Limited
  6. 6J BELL DESIGN AND CONSERVATION LTD
  7. 7RSP Design
  8. 8P A Design
  9. 9Paul r harris
  10. 10Ridgeway Building Design Ltd

Project Value Insights

Having a clear view of typical job values in Maldon makes it easier to focus on the right kind of work for your business.

  • £25k – £50kInternal refurbishments, small-scale alterations, and garden buildings
  • £50k – £100kSingle-storey extensions and layout reconfigurations
  • £100k – £250kMajor upgrades, multi-room renovations, and larger additions
  • £250k+New dwellings, full rebuilds, and high-spec residential projects

Higher-value work is more common around Burnham-on-Crouch, Heybridge, and Southminster, where property sizes and budgets tend to be larger.

Recent Planning Applications in Maldon

Extensions

Wrap-Around Extension

Vine Farm Green Lane Little Totham Maldon Essex CM9 8LA

£100k–£250kApproved

Single storey side extension and part single, part two storey rear extension.

Extension

Maldon Crystal Salt Company Limited Saltworks At Longwick Farm Joyces Chase Tolleshunt Major Maldon Essex CM9 8AQ

£250k–£1mApproved

Extension to Salt Processing Building 2.

Wrap-Around Extension

18 Queen Street Maldon Essex CM9 5DP

£50k–£100kApproved

Householder application for single-storey side and rear extensions, new pitched roof to garage, chimney removal and fenestration alterations including a new window.

Double Storey Extension

34 Beeleigh Road Maldon Essex CM9 5QH

£100k–£250kApproved

Two-storey front and rear extensions, canopy, external alterations including timber cladding, slate roof with PV, replacement windows/doors, improved insulation and air source heat pump, and new single-storey garage/store in garden.

Single Storey Side Extension

13 Norfolk Road Maldon Essex CM9 6AZ

£50k–£100kApproved

Replacement of garage, porch and link with a single-storey side extension.

Loft Conversions

Loft Conversion

7 Braeburn Close Burnham-On-Crouch Essex CM0 8FW

£50k–£100kApproved

Proposed loft conversion to create habitable rooms.

Loft Conversion

Hartswood 15 Arbour Lane Wickham Bishops Witham Essex CM8 3NS

£100k–£250kPending

Two-storey rear extension, roof alterations raising ridge height with front and rear dormers and rooflights, fenestration/material changes, replacement porch and chimney removal.

Other Projects

New Build

Land Adjacent To Limes Cottages Burnham Road Althorne Essex

Refused

Demolition of existing building and erection of a self-build single storey detached dwelling.

Garden Room

Land At Walnut Tree Cottage 44 Beeleigh Road Maldon Essex

Approved

Demolition of outbuilding and erection of a self-build single storey dwelling with landscaping.

New Build

Land Rear Of 7 To 9 King Edward Avenue Burnham-On-Crouch Essex

Under £25kApproved

Compliance notification for conditions related to outline planning permission for a dwelling.

New Build

Former Long View 2 Grange Road Wickham Bishops Witham Essex CM8 3LT

£250k–£1mApproved

Compliance/variation of conditions for replacement dwelling permission (materials specification and native species planting).

Garden Room

6 McIntosh Way Maldon Essex CM9 6FB

Under £25kApproved

Retrospective householder application for the erection of an outbuilding.

Data sourced from Maldon District Council planning records and refreshed on a regular basis.

Featured Projects

Recent planning activity in Maldon highlights a range of upcoming building opportunities across the area.

Single storey side extension, part single, part two storey rear extension.

£100k–£250k

Vine Farm Green Lane Little Totham Maldon Essex CM9 8LA

Single storey side extension and part single, part two storey rear extension.

Extension to Salt Processing Building 2.

£250k–£1m

Maldon Crystal Salt Company Limited Saltworks At Longwick Farm Joyces Chase Tolleshunt Major Maldon Essex CM9 8AQ

Extension to Salt Processing Building 2.

Compliance with conditions notification 23/01031/OUT (Outline planning permission with all matters reserved for the erection of a dwelling). Conditon 12 - surface water drainage scheme. Condition 13 - foul drainage scheme. Condition 16 - Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy. Condition 17 - lighting design scheme for biodiversity.

Under £25k

Land Rear Of 7 To 9 King Edward Avenue Burnham-On-Crouch Essex

Compliance notification for conditions related to outline planning permission for a dwelling.

Single storey side and rear extension. New pitched roof to garage. Removal of chimney and fenestration alterations including addition of new window.

£50k–£100k

18 Queen Street Maldon Essex CM9 5DP

Householder application for single-storey side and rear extensions, new pitched roof to garage, chimney removal and fenestration alterations including a new window.

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Planning Application Status in Maldon

69%

Approved

28%

Pending

3%

Refused

Most planning applications in Maldon are approved, meaning a large proportion of these projects go ahead and become real building jobs. This creates strong opportunities for builders who contact homeowners early.

Reaching out while applications are still active helps you get ahead of the pack.

Based on planning applications submitted over the last 30 days.

Planning Approval Times in Maldon

Median approval time8 weeks
Typical residential projects8 weeks
New builds8 weeks

Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Maldon, the median time from submission to decision is 8 weeks. Smaller projects like extensions tend to be approved more quickly, while larger developments can take longer.

Based on approved applications with recorded decision dates over the last 3 months.

Domestic vs Commercial Projects in Maldon

Domestic76%
Commercial24%

In Maldon, 76% of planning applications are domestic and 24% are commercial. Both segments offer opportunities depending on the scale of work you take on.

Demand for Building Work in Maldon

In Maldon, rising property prices and the cost of relocating are pushing many homeowners to invest in what they already own. Families are adapting spaces to suit changing needs, while buyers of older homes often plan improvements soon after purchase. This creates a steady flow of work where timing matters, especially for builders who can get in early before plans turn into active tenders.

How to Win Jobs in Maldon

Contact Homeowners Early

Planning records show who is getting ready to build, giving you a head start in securing the work.

Focus on Approved Applications

Approved applications can be particularly valuable because the project has cleared a major planning hurdle and may be moving closer to construction.

Target Higher-Value Projects

Filter by estimated project value to focus your outreach on jobs that match the size and type of work your business takes on.

How BuildAlert Works

Start securing more local work in Maldon by following a simple three-step process.

Track Planning Applications

We monitor Maldon District Council and surrounding authorities daily for new residential projects.

Filter by Location & Type

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Contact Homeowners

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Nearby Areas

Many builders based in Maldon also take on work in surrounding towns, helping them keep a consistent flow of projects throughout the year.

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