Updated 22 October 2026 · 37 new leads in the last 30 days
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.
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
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.
Below is a summary of the types of construction work currently coming through in Maldon based on recent planning activity.
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.
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Maldon, based on recent planning records.
Having a clear view of typical job values in Maldon makes it easier to focus on the right kind of work for your business.
Higher-value work is more common around Burnham-on-Crouch, Heybridge, and Southminster, where property sizes and budgets tend to be larger.
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap-Around Extension | Vine Farm Green Lane Little Totham Maldon Essex CM9 8LA | £100k–£250k | Single storey side extension and part single, part two storey rear extension. | Approved |
| Extension | Maldon Crystal Salt Company Limited Saltworks At Longwick Farm Joyces Chase Tolleshunt Major Maldon Essex CM9 8AQ | £250k–£1m | Extension to Salt Processing Building 2. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 18 Queen Street Maldon Essex CM9 5DP | £50k–£100k | Householder application for single-storey side and rear extensions, new pitched roof to garage, chimney removal and fenestration alterations including a new window. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | 34 Beeleigh Road Maldon Essex CM9 5QH | £100k–£250k | 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. | Approved |
| Single Storey Side Extension | 13 Norfolk Road Maldon Essex CM9 6AZ | £50k–£100k | Replacement of garage, porch and link with a single-storey side extension. | Approved |
Wrap-Around Extension
Vine Farm Green Lane Little Totham Maldon Essex CM9 8LA
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
Extension to Salt Processing Building 2.
Wrap-Around Extension
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.
Double Storey Extension
34 Beeleigh Road Maldon Essex CM9 5QH
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
Replacement of garage, porch and link with a single-storey side extension.
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 7 Braeburn Close Burnham-On-Crouch Essex CM0 8FW | £50k–£100k | Proposed loft conversion to create habitable rooms. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Hartswood 15 Arbour Lane Wickham Bishops Witham Essex CM8 3NS | £100k–£250k | Two-storey rear extension, roof alterations raising ridge height with front and rear dormers and rooflights, fenestration/material changes, replacement porch and chimney removal. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
7 Braeburn Close Burnham-On-Crouch Essex CM0 8FW
Proposed loft conversion to create habitable rooms.
Loft Conversion
Hartswood 15 Arbour Lane Wickham Bishops Witham Essex CM8 3NS
Two-storey rear extension, roof alterations raising ridge height with front and rear dormers and rooflights, fenestration/material changes, replacement porch and chimney removal.
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | Land Adjacent To Limes Cottages Burnham Road Althorne Essex | Demolition of existing building and erection of a self-build single storey detached dwelling. | Refused | |
| Garden Room | Land At Walnut Tree Cottage 44 Beeleigh Road Maldon Essex | Demolition of outbuilding and erection of a self-build single storey dwelling with landscaping. | Approved | |
| New Build | Land Rear Of 7 To 9 King Edward Avenue Burnham-On-Crouch Essex | Under £25k | Compliance notification for conditions related to outline planning permission for a dwelling. | Approved |
| New Build | Former Long View 2 Grange Road Wickham Bishops Witham Essex CM8 3LT | £250k–£1m | Compliance/variation of conditions for replacement dwelling permission (materials specification and native species planting). | Approved |
| Garden Room | 6 McIntosh Way Maldon Essex CM9 6FB | Under £25k | Retrospective householder application for the erection of an outbuilding. | Approved |
New Build
Land Adjacent To Limes Cottages Burnham Road Althorne Essex
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
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
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
Compliance/variation of conditions for replacement dwelling permission (materials specification and native species planting).
Garden Room
6 McIntosh Way Maldon Essex CM9 6FB
Retrospective householder application for the erection of an outbuilding.
Data sourced from Maldon District Council planning records and refreshed on a regular basis.
Recent planning activity in Maldon highlights a range of upcoming building opportunities across the area.
Vine Farm Green Lane Little Totham Maldon Essex CM9 8LA
Single storey side extension and part single, part two storey rear extension.
Maldon Crystal Salt Company Limited Saltworks At Longwick Farm Joyces Chase Tolleshunt Major Maldon Essex CM9 8AQ
Extension to Salt Processing Building 2.
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.
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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28%
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Planning records show who is getting ready to build, giving you a head start in securing the work.
Approved applications can be particularly valuable because the project has cleared a major planning hurdle and may be moving closer to construction.
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