Updated 24 August 2026 · 78 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Tendring
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Planning data sourced from Tendring District Council records and updated regularly.
78
New Leads (30 Days)
£131,331
Average Project Value
17
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Tendring
Tendring covers a stretch of the Essex coast from Harwich down to Clacton-on-Sea, with Frinton and Walton-on-the-Naze sitting in between. The housing stock varies considerably — Victorian terraces in the seafront towns, post-war semis across larger estates in Clacton, and a scattering of detached properties in villages like Manningtree and Lawford. Renovation and refurbishment work comes through regularly, particularly on older terraced houses that need structural updating. Rear extensions and garage conversions are also common across the semi-detached belt.
Project Type Breakdown
A summary of construction project types coming through Tendring District Council planning records recently.
In Tendring, Extensions account for the majority of planning applications (48 of 90 in the last 30 days), with Garden Rooms also showing consistent demand alongside Heritages.
Most Active Planning Agents in Tendring
The architects and planning agents submitting the most applications in Tendring, based on recent planning records.
- 1Rothwell Tree Services Ltd
- 2OB Architectural Design
- 3Wright Ruffell Cameron ltd
- 4Grow Design Studio
- 5Complete Planning and Sustainable Development Ltd
- 6Studio Four Architects Ltd
- 7Dedham Vale Tree Surgery
- 8Green Robins
- 9Duncan Clark & Beckett Ltd
- 10Avison Young
Project Value Insights
Project values in Tendring tend to sit below the Essex average, but volume is consistent and competition is lower than in urban areas closer to London.
- £15k – £40kPorches, small extensions, and basic refurbishments
- £40k – £80kRear extensions, loft conversions, and full kitchen/bathroom refits
- £80k – £200kDouble-storey extensions and larger property refurbishments
- £200k+New builds and commercial-to-residential conversions
Higher-value projects tend to come from Manningtree, Lawford, and the northern part of the district, where detached homes and larger plots are more typical than on the coastal strip.
Recent Planning Applications in Tendring
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Storey Extension | Frinton-on-Sea | £100k–£250k | Relocation of garage, single storey and first floor extensions, and swimming pool. | Approved |
| Single Storey Extension | Weeley | £50k–£100k | Single storey infill extension and roof alterations with dormer extension. | Approved |
| Single Storey Front Extension | Manningtree | £50k–£100k | Single storey front and rear extensions to enhance living area. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Elmstead Market | £50k–£100k | Single storey rear extension proposed for the property. | Approved |
| Single Storey Side Extension | Clacton-on-Sea | £50k–£100k | Retrospective application for a single storey side extension. | Approved |
Single Storey Extension
Frinton-on-Sea
Relocation of garage, single storey and first floor extensions, and swimming pool.
Single Storey Extension
Weeley
Single storey infill extension and roof alterations with dormer extension.
Single Storey Front Extension
Manningtree
Single storey front and rear extensions to enhance living area.
Single Storey Rear Extension
Elmstead Market
Single storey rear extension proposed for the property.
Single Storey Side Extension
Clacton-on-Sea
Retrospective application for a single storey side extension.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 70 Madeira Road Holland On Sea Clacton On Sea Essex CO15 5NE | £100k–£250k | Single storey rear extension and loft conversion with rooflights. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 54 Weeley Road Little Clacton Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 9EN | £50k–£100k | Single-storey side extension, two first-floor side dormers and removal of existing porch to reveal original ground-floor bay window. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 34 Cliff Road Holland On Sea Clacton On Sea Essex CO15 5QG | £50k–£100k | Single-storey flat-roofed rear extension, side dormer and first-floor balcony above existing side garage. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Tendring | £50k–£100k | Roof replacement with increased ridge height to facilitate a loft conversion. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
70 Madeira Road Holland On Sea Clacton On Sea Essex CO15 5NE
Single storey rear extension and loft conversion with rooflights.
Loft Conversion
54 Weeley Road Little Clacton Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 9EN
Single-storey side extension, two first-floor side dormers and removal of existing porch to reveal original ground-floor bay window.
Loft Conversion
34 Cliff Road Holland On Sea Clacton On Sea Essex CO15 5QG
Single-storey flat-roofed rear extension, side dormer and first-floor balcony above existing side garage.
Loft Conversion
Tendring
Roof replacement with increased ridge height to facilitate a loft conversion.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | Manningtree | £250k–£1m | Planning application for a self-build detached dwelling with landscaping and revised access. | Approved |
| Garden Room | Manningtree | £50k–£100k | Conversion and change of use from workshop to retail and community hub. | Approved |
| New Build | Ardleigh | £250k–£1m | Construction of five new dwellings with associated landscaping and EV charging points. | Approved |
| Garden Room | Brightlingsea | £25k–£50k | Outbuilding in rear garden for boat storage, woodwork, and art studio. | Refused |
| Heritage | Ardleigh | Under £25k | Consent for previous works undertaken to an internal fire fireplace. | Approved |
New Build
Manningtree
Planning application for a self-build detached dwelling with landscaping and revised access.
Garden Room
Manningtree
Conversion and change of use from workshop to retail and community hub.
New Build
Ardleigh
Construction of five new dwellings with associated landscaping and EV charging points.
Garden Room
Brightlingsea
Outbuilding in rear garden for boat storage, woodwork, and art studio.
Heritage
Ardleigh
Consent for previous works undertaken to an internal fire fireplace.
Planning data sourced from Tendring District Council records and updated regularly.
Featured Projects
A selection of recent planning applications from across the Tendring district.
Householder Planning Application - Relocation of existing detached garage. Single storey and first floor extensions. Swimming pool in rear garden.
£100k–£250kFrinton-on-Sea
Relocation of garage, single storey and first floor extensions, and swimming pool.
Householder Planning Application - Single storey infill extension, roof alterations with dormer extension
£50k–£100kWeeley
Single storey infill extension and roof alterations with dormer extension.
Planning Application - 1 No. Self Build Detached dwellinghouse, with landscaping works and revised highways access.
£250k–£1mManningtree
Planning application for a self-build detached dwelling with landscaping and revised access.
Householder Planning Application - Single storey front and rear extensions.
£50k–£100kManningtree
Single storey front and rear extensions to enhance living area.
Recent applications from across the district — most still in early stages.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Outcomes in Tendring
49%
Approved
49%
Pending
2%
Rejected
In Tendring, 49% of planning applications are approved, 49% are still pending, and 2% are rejected. Contacting homeowners early gives you the best chance of winning work.
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Based on planning application outcomes over the last 3 months.
Planning Approval Times in Tendring
In Tendring, 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 Tendring
In Tendring, the vast majority (81%) 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 Tendring
Property prices in Tendring are lower than much of Essex, which changes the economics of building decisions. For homeowners who have been in their properties for years and seen values rise, spending on improvements makes financial sense without the disruption of moving. There is also a consistent thread of holiday and rental property upgrades along the coastal strip, which brings in refurbishment and conversion work that other districts see less of.
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