Updated 22 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)
£137,061
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 43 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
- 3lilley architecture
- 4I J Murray Associates Ltd
- 5Signature Design Architecture Ltd
- 6DU Architecture
- 7Parkers Design
- 8Knight Consulting
- 9MF Designs Ltd
- 10ATP Architectural Design
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 | 36 New Lane, Havant, PO9 2JL | £250k–£1m | External alterations to an industrial building including reroofing and recladding. | Approved |
| Extension | 19 Tower Street, Emsworth, PO10 7BH | £50k–£100k | Replacement conservatory and garage extension, along with other replacements. | Approved |
| Single Storey Front Extension | 46 Bacon Lane, Hayling Island, PO11 0DW | £100k–£250k | Front extension, open porch, single storey rear extension, and roof extension. | Approved |
| Single Storey Extension | 2 Wittering Road, Hayling Island, PO11 9SP | £100k–£250k | First floor extension and alterations for wheelchair access, including a single storey extension and external works. | Approved |
| Extension | 19 Dunhurst Close, Havant, PO9 2LB | £50k–£100k | Enlargement and alteration of an existing detached outbuilding for hobby workshop. | Approved |
Extension
36 New Lane, Havant, PO9 2JL
External alterations to an industrial building including reroofing and recladding.
Extension
19 Tower Street, Emsworth, PO10 7BH
Replacement conservatory and garage extension, along with other replacements.
Single Storey Front Extension
46 Bacon Lane, Hayling Island, PO11 0DW
Front extension, open porch, single storey rear extension, and roof extension.
Single Storey Extension
2 Wittering Road, Hayling Island, PO11 9SP
First floor extension and alterations for wheelchair access, including a single storey extension and external works.
Extension
19 Dunhurst Close, Havant, PO9 2LB
Enlargement and alteration of an existing detached outbuilding for hobby workshop.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 65 St Thomas Avenue, Hayling Island, PO11 0EU | £100k–£250k | Single storey rear extension and loft conversion with dormers and garage alterations. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 43 Hart Plain Avenue, Waterlooville, PO8 8RX | £100k–£250k | Proposed two storey front and rear extensions, loft conversion with rear dormers, and front porch. | 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
65 St Thomas Avenue, Hayling Island, PO11 0EU
Single storey rear extension and loft conversion with dormers and garage alterations.
Loft Conversion
43 Hart Plain Avenue, Waterlooville, PO8 8RX
Proposed two storey front and rear extensions, loft conversion with rear dormers, and front porch.
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.
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 |
| Heritage | Boat House, Quay Mill, South Street, Emsworth, PO10 7EQ | Under £25k | Consent to attach an interpretation board to the flint wall near the Victorian Oyster Boat 'Terror'. | Approved |
| Garage Conversion | Havant | £25k–£50k | Conversion of an existing garage to provide internal living accommodation. | Approved |
| Garden Room | 1 Southbrook Close, Havant, PO9 1RW | Under £25k | Householder application to install a 6m x 4m pergola on existing patio (max height 2.63m, set 1m from boundary). | 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.
Heritage
Boat House, Quay Mill, South Street, Emsworth, PO10 7EQ
Consent to attach an interpretation board to the flint wall near the Victorian Oyster Boat 'Terror'.
Garage Conversion
Havant
Conversion of an existing garage to provide internal living accommodation.
Garden Room
1 Southbrook Close, Havant, PO9 1RW
Householder application to install a 6m x 4m pergola on existing patio (max height 2.63m, set 1m from boundary).
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.
External alterations to the flexible use industrial building (permitted under application 22167/6) including partial reroofing, recladding, repainting, changes to fenestration. Removal of existing loading bay extension, provision of new loading bay doors, erection of new fence and gates within interior of site, rationalisation of parking layout and replacement of existing open sided entrance canopy.
£250k–£1m36 New Lane, Havant, PO9 2JL
External alterations to an industrial building including reroofing and recladding.
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.
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
46%
Approved
54%
Pending
0%
Refused
In Havant, 46% of planning applications are approved, 54% 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 (84%) 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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