Updated 22 October 2026 · 79 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.
79
New Leads (30 Days)
£111,364
Average Project Value
18
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 are the most common project type, appearing in 47 of the 79 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Garden Rooms also showing consistent demand alongside New Builds. 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 Tendring
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Tendring, based on recent planning records.
- 1Wright Ruffell Cameron ltd
- 2OB Architectural Design
- 3Complete Planning and Sustainable Development Ltd
- 4EAP
- 5Mark Perkins Partnership
- 6Daking Designs Ltd
- 7Bay Surveying Ltd
- 8Majcher-Architect
- 9AGC Consultants
- 10Manasseh & Roberts
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 | Frinton-on-Sea | £100k–£250k | Extension to existing veterinary practice for additional consulting and treatment rooms. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Oakhurst Bentley Road Weeley Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 9BX | £100k–£250k | Two-storey rear extension and single-storey side link to a proposed two-storey side extension with carport and annexe accommodation above. | Approved |
| Extension | Willow House Willow Park The Street Weeley Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 9JE | Under £25k | Lawful Development Certificate for existing ancillary building used for assisted living. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Clacton-on-Sea | £50k–£100k | Full planning application for a single-storey rear and side extension. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 37 Dugmore Avenue Kirby Le Soken Frinton On Sea Essex CO13 0ED | £50k–£100k | Rear and side extension following removal of existing additions. | Approved |
Extension
Frinton-on-Sea
Extension to existing veterinary practice for additional consulting and treatment rooms.
Wrap-Around Extension
Oakhurst Bentley Road Weeley Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 9BX
Two-storey rear extension and single-storey side link to a proposed two-storey side extension with carport and annexe accommodation above.
Extension
Willow House Willow Park The Street Weeley Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 9JE
Lawful Development Certificate for existing ancillary building used for assisted living.
Wrap-Around Extension
Clacton-on-Sea
Full planning application for a single-storey rear and side extension.
Wrap-Around Extension
37 Dugmore Avenue Kirby Le Soken Frinton On Sea Essex CO13 0ED
Rear and side extension following removal of existing additions.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | Approved |
| 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. | Refused |
| Loft Conversion | Tendring | £50k–£100k | Roof replacement with increased ridge height to facilitate a loft conversion. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Clacton-on-Sea | £50k–£100k | Householder application for single-storey side and rear extension with a rear dormer. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Walton-on-the-Naze | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion with a dormer to the front roof slope to create additional living space. | Pending |
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.
Loft Conversion
Clacton-on-Sea
Householder application for single-storey side and rear extension with a rear dormer.
Loft Conversion
Walton-on-the-Naze
Loft conversion with a dormer to the front roof slope to create additional living space.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | Land to The rear of 5 Hunters Chase Ardleigh Essex CO7 7LW | Erection of a single storey self-build dwelling. | Approved | |
| New Build | West Lodge Sparrows Corner Great Oakley Harwich Essex CO12 5AB | £250k–£1m | Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 8 bungalows with access and parking. | Approved |
| Heritage | Brightlingsea | £25k–£50k | Consent for vehicle access gates and installation of chimney pots. | Approved |
| Dropped Kerb | Brightlingsea | £25k–£50k | Vehicle access gates and installation of chimney pots proposed. | Approved |
| Garden Room | 2 Fieldview Clacton Road Weeley Heath Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 9ED | £100k–£250k | Construction of a self-build dwelling and detached garage after removing existing structures. | Approved |
New Build
Land to The rear of 5 Hunters Chase Ardleigh Essex CO7 7LW
Erection of a single storey self-build dwelling.
New Build
West Lodge Sparrows Corner Great Oakley Harwich Essex CO12 5AB
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 8 bungalows with access and parking.
Heritage
Brightlingsea
Consent for vehicle access gates and installation of chimney pots.
Dropped Kerb
Brightlingsea
Vehicle access gates and installation of chimney pots proposed.
Garden Room
2 Fieldview Clacton Road Weeley Heath Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 9ED
Construction of a self-build dwelling and detached garage after removing existing structures.
Planning data sourced from Tendring District Council records and updated regularly.
Featured Projects
A selection of recent planning applications from across the Tendring district.
Planning Application - Proposed extension to existing veterinary practice to provide an additional consulting room, treatment and minor surgery rooms, overnight kennel recovery accommodation, additional staff and storage areas and a publicly accessible toilet. And new Vehicular Exit point onto Luff Way.
£100k–£250kFrinton-on-Sea
Extension to existing veterinary practice for additional consulting and treatment rooms.
Householder Planning Application - Construction of a two-storey rear extension, 2no. single storey side extension, an open porch and a two-storey outbuilding comprising a carport with annexe accommodation above. Additionally, the roof on the host dwelling will be extended and the existing fenestration and external finishes altered.
£100k–£250kOakhurst Bentley Road Weeley Clacton On Sea Essex CO16 9BX
Two-storey rear extension and single-storey side link to a proposed two-storey side extension with carport and annexe accommodation above.
Planning Application - Demolition of existing residential dwelling and erection of 8 bungalows with associated access, parking and amenity.
£250k–£1mWest Lodge Sparrows Corner Great Oakley Harwich Essex CO12 5AB
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 8 bungalows with access and parking.
Application for Listed Building Consent - Installation of chimney pots and log burners in addition to repair works to the eastern elevation and detached garage.
£25k–£50kBrightlingsea
Consent for vehicle access gates and installation of chimney pots.
Recent applications from across the district — most still in early stages.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Tendring
49%
Approved
45%
Pending
6%
Refused
In Tendring, 49% of planning applications are approved, 45% are still pending, and 6% are refused. Pending applications can give builders an opportunity to make contact while projects are still at an early stage.
Earlier contact usually means less competition.
Based on planning applications submitted over the last 30 days.
Planning Approval Times in Tendring
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Tendring, 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 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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