Updated 17 September 2026 · 63 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.
63
New Leads (30 Days)
£106,548
Average Project Value
15
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 (35 of 79 in the last 30 days), with Garden Rooms also showing consistent demand alongside Heritages.
Most Active Architects and Planning Consultants in Tendring
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Tendring, based on recent planning records.
- 1OB Architectural Design
- 2Wright Ruffell Cameron ltd
- 3Complete Planning and Sustainable Development Ltd
- 4Homa Design ltd
- 5Onpoint Architects
- 6Manasseh & Roberts
- 7800 Group Limited
- 8Hemingstone Design
- 9Grow Design Studio
- 10Mark Perkins Partnership
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extension | Manningtree | £100k–£250k | Works to roof of lean-to extension including installation of solar pv and dormer. | Approved |
| Single Storey Side Extension | Clacton-on-Sea | £50k–£100k | Replacement of single storey side extension. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Great Bentley | £50k–£100k | Proposed single storey side/rear extension. | Approved |
| Single Storey Front Extension | Dovetails Mary Lane South Great Bromley Colchester Essex CO7 7UD | £50k–£100k | Replacement front porch, garage conversion to living accommodation, and single storey rear extension. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Tendring | £50k–£100k | Single storey rear and side extension, front porch and side chimney stack. | Approved |
Extension
Manningtree
Works to roof of lean-to extension including installation of solar pv and dormer.
Single Storey Side Extension
Clacton-on-Sea
Replacement of single storey side extension.
Wrap-Around Extension
Great Bentley
Proposed single storey side/rear extension.
Single Storey Front Extension
Dovetails Mary Lane South Great Bromley Colchester Essex CO7 7UD
Replacement front porch, garage conversion to living accommodation, and single storey rear extension.
Wrap-Around Extension
Tendring
Single storey rear and side extension, front porch and side chimney stack.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Clacton-on-Sea | £50k–£100k | Householder application for single-storey side and rear extension with a rear dormer. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Manningtree | £100k–£250k | Householder application for proposed two-storey and single-storey extensions and a sail loft. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Clacton-on-Sea | £50k–£100k | Full planning application for front rooflights and a rear dormer to facilitate a loft conversion. | Pending |
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.
Loft Conversion
Clacton-on-Sea
Householder application for single-storey side and rear extension with a rear dormer.
Loft Conversion
Manningtree
Householder application for proposed two-storey and single-storey extensions and a sail loft.
Loft Conversion
Clacton-on-Sea
Full planning application for front rooflights and a rear dormer to facilitate a loft conversion.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | Land adjacent 1 Alleyne Way Jaywick Clacton On Sea Essex CO15 2RD | £100k–£250k | Submission of details for the erection of 1 detached dwelling under outline planning permission. | Approved |
| Dropped Kerb | Clacton-on-Sea | Under £25k | Dropped kerb application for vehicular access. | Approved |
| Porch | Fairview Glebe Place Tendring Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 0DR | £25k–£50k | Enclosure of existing porch. | Approved |
| Garden Room | 3 Cedar Way Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8LT | £50k–£100k | Construction of a detached garden room for massage and wellbeing treatment business. | Approved |
| Heritage | Frinton Library 59 Old Road Frinton On Sea Essex CO13 9DA | £25k–£50k | Repairs to south facing elevation and internal plaster repairs at Frinton Library. | Approved |
New Build
Land adjacent 1 Alleyne Way Jaywick Clacton On Sea Essex CO15 2RD
Submission of details for the erection of 1 detached dwelling under outline planning permission.
Dropped Kerb
Clacton-on-Sea
Dropped kerb application for vehicular access.
Porch
Fairview Glebe Place Tendring Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 0DR
Enclosure of existing porch.
Garden Room
3 Cedar Way Great Bentley Colchester Essex CO7 8LT
Construction of a detached garden room for massage and wellbeing treatment business.
Heritage
Frinton Library 59 Old Road Frinton On Sea Essex CO13 9DA
Repairs to south facing elevation and internal plaster repairs at Frinton Library.
Planning data sourced from Tendring District Council records and updated regularly.
Featured Projects
A selection of recent planning applications from across the Tendring district.
Submission of details under Outline Planning Permission 24/01883/OUT considering access/scale/appearance/landscaping/layout for the erection of 1no. detached dwelling
£100k–£250kLand adjacent 1 Alleyne Way Jaywick Clacton On Sea Essex CO15 2RD
Submission of details for the erection of 1 detached dwelling under outline planning permission.
Householder Planning Application - Dropped kerb to allow vehicular access.
Under £25kClacton-on-Sea
Dropped kerb application for vehicular access.
Application for Listed Building Consent - Works to roof of lean-to extension. Remove existing Velux windows. Installation of solar pv. Installation of dormer.
£100k–£250kManningtree
Works to roof of lean-to extension including installation of solar pv and dormer.
Householder Planning Application - Enclosure of existing porch.
£25k–£50kFairview Glebe Place Tendring Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 0DR
Enclosure of existing porch.
Recent applications from across the district — most still in early stages.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Outcomes in Tendring
39%
Approved
58%
Pending
3%
Rejected
In Tendring, 39% of planning applications are approved, 58% are still pending, and 3% are rejected. Contacting homeowners early gives you the best chance of winning work.
Earlier contact usually means less competition.
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 (83%) 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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