Updated 8 October 2026 · 57 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Havant
Access construction leads in Havant by tracking newly submitted planning applications. See which homeowners and developers across the borough are preparing extensions, loft conversions, and new builds, and get in touch before they begin shortlisting builders.
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Data sourced from Havant Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
57
New Leads (30 Days)
£127,193
Average Project Value
16
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Havant
Havant covers a mix of coastal heritage and large-scale post-war housing. Emsworth, on the borough's western edge, is a historic sailing and former oyster-fishing town with a well-preserved conservation area, where alterations to its Georgian and Victorian waterfront buildings often need planning permission rather than falling under permitted development. Hayling Island, a low-lying seaside resort connected to the mainland by a single bridge, combines static and holiday homes with permanent residential streets, and flood risk plays a significant part in how new development and extensions are assessed there. Leigh Park, built from the late 1940s onward, became one of the biggest council estates in Europe and still dominates the borough's housing stock alongside Waterlooville, generating a high volume of standard extensions, loft conversions, and garage conversions.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Havant over the past 30 days.
In Havant, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 45 of the 57 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 Havant
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Havant, based on recent planning records.
- 1Thorns Young
- 2CHRIS FLINT ASS LTD
- 3I J Murray Associates Ltd
- 4lilley architecture
- 5Parkers Design
- 6Signature Design Architecture Ltd
- 7Knight Consulting
- 8MF Designs Ltd
- 9Helyer Davies Architects Ltd
- 10Cover Storey Architects
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Havant helps you prioritise the most profitable leads and manage your workload effectively. These ranges are a general guide to the scale of work involved — individual project costs vary by design, specification, and site conditions.
- £25k – £50kSmall extensions, porches, and internal alterations
- £50k – £100kRear extensions and loft conversions
- £100k – £250kLarge extensions and full property refurbishments
- £250k+New builds and high-end residential projects
Higher-value projects are often found in Emsworth and along Hayling Island’s seafront, where period and waterside properties are more common.
Recent Planning Applications in Havant
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extension | 19 Tower Street, Emsworth, PO10 7BH | £50k–£100k | Replacement conservatory and garage extension, along with other replacements. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 2 School Lane, Emsworth, PO10 7ED | £100k–£250k | Replacement of existing conservatory with a single storey rear extension and new side extension. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Havant | £50k–£100k | Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey rear extension linking to an already approved extension. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 13 Watersedge Gardens, Emsworth, PO10 7EU | £100k–£250k | Demolition of existing garage and replacement with two storey side extension and single storey rear extension, including new porch and extended canopy. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | 14A Padnell Road, Waterlooville, PO8 8DZ | £100k–£250k | Two storey rear extension including alterations to existing ridge height to create new first floor. | Approved |
Extension
19 Tower Street, Emsworth, PO10 7BH
Replacement conservatory and garage extension, along with other replacements.
Wrap-Around Extension
2 School Lane, Emsworth, PO10 7ED
Replacement of existing conservatory with a single storey rear extension and new side extension.
Single Storey Rear Extension
Havant
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey rear extension linking to an already approved extension.
Wrap-Around Extension
13 Watersedge Gardens, Emsworth, PO10 7EU
Demolition of existing garage and replacement with two storey side extension and single storey rear extension, including new porch and extended canopy.
Double Storey Extension
14A Padnell Road, Waterlooville, PO8 8DZ
Two storey rear extension including alterations to existing ridge height to create new first floor.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 145 London Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7SL | £50k–£100k | Erection of a detached garage with a loft conversion for a home office. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 37 Cavendish Drive, Waterlooville, PO7 7PJ | £100k–£250k | Loft conversion with front dormers, front garage extension, rear orangery and roof lantern. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 6 Oakhurst Drive, Waterlooville, PO7 7PN | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion with side dormer, rooflights, external material and fenestration alterations, solar panels on the side roof slope and partial demolition of existing garage. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 25 Lysander Way, Waterlooville, PO7 8LE | £50k–£100k | Full loft conversion with front and rear dormers and internal alterations. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
145 London Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7SL
Erection of a detached garage with a loft conversion for a home office.
Loft Conversion
37 Cavendish Drive, Waterlooville, PO7 7PJ
Loft conversion with front dormers, front garage extension, rear orangery and roof lantern.
Loft Conversion
6 Oakhurst Drive, Waterlooville, PO7 7PN
Loft conversion with side dormer, rooflights, external material and fenestration alterations, solar panels on the side roof slope and partial demolition of existing garage.
Loft Conversion
25 Lysander Way, Waterlooville, PO7 8LE
Full loft conversion with front and rear dormers and internal alterations.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | 21 - 23 The Crescent, Waterlooville, PO7 5EU | £250k–£1m | Proposal for the erection of a single 3-bedroom dwelling with associated works. | Approved |
| Garage Conversion | 31 Sapphire Ridge, Waterlooville, PO7 8NY | £25k–£50k | Proposed garage conversion to create additional living space. | Approved |
| New Build | 21 Beach Road, Emsworth, PO10 7JS | £250k–£1m | Construction of a detached 3 bed dwelling following plot subdivision and demolition of existing buildings. | Approved |
| Garden Room | 43 Bath Road, Emsworth, PO10 7ER | £50k–£100k | Erection of a double garage and garden room/home office. | Withdrawn |
| Garden Room | 330 Middle Park Way, Havant, PO9 5DS | £50k–£100k | Detached garden annex proposed to be ancillary to the main house. | Approved |
New Build
21 - 23 The Crescent, Waterlooville, PO7 5EU
Proposal for the erection of a single 3-bedroom dwelling with associated works.
Garage Conversion
31 Sapphire Ridge, Waterlooville, PO7 8NY
Proposed garage conversion to create additional living space.
New Build
21 Beach Road, Emsworth, PO10 7JS
Construction of a detached 3 bed dwelling following plot subdivision and demolition of existing buildings.
Garden Room
43 Bath Road, Emsworth, PO10 7ER
Erection of a double garage and garden room/home office.
Garden Room
330 Middle Park Way, Havant, PO9 5DS
Detached garden annex proposed to be ancillary to the main house.
Data sourced from Havant Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Havant.
Erection of 1no 3bed dwelling and associated works.
£250k–£1m21 - 23 The Crescent, Waterlooville, PO7 5EU
Proposal for the erection of a single 3-bedroom dwelling with associated works.
Replacement conservatory and garage extension, replacement posts to existing porch, replacement windows, replacement doors to south elevation.
£50k–£100k19 Tower Street, Emsworth, PO10 7BH
Replacement conservatory and garage extension, along with other replacements.
Replacement of existing rear conservatory with single storey rear extension, replacement of existing garage and carport with new side extension with pitched gable roof, addition of first floor rear extension.
£100k–£250k2 School Lane, Emsworth, PO10 7ED
Replacement of existing conservatory with a single storey rear extension and new side extension.
Proposed Garage Conversion
£25k–£50k31 Sapphire Ridge, Waterlooville, PO7 8NY
Proposed garage conversion to create additional living space.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Havant
50%
Approved
50%
Pending
0%
Refused
In Havant, 50% of planning applications are approved, 50% are still pending, and 0% are refused. Pending applications can give builders an opportunity to make contact while projects are still at an early stage.
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 Havant
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Havant, the median time from submission to decision is 12 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 Havant
In Havant, the vast majority (96%) 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 Havant
Leigh Park and Waterlooville's extensive post-war housing stock keeps Havant's construction market weighted heavily toward standard extension and loft conversion work rather than large new-build schemes. Emsworth's conservation-protected waterfront generates smaller but higher-spec renovation projects, while Hayling Island's mix of holiday and residential property, combined with its flood risk considerations, produces a distinct pattern of work focused on raised floor levels, flood-resilient construction, and replacement dwellings alongside typical extensions.
How to Win Jobs in Havant
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