Updated 8 October 2026 · 99 new leads in the last 30 days

Construction Leads in Broxbourne

Access construction leads in Broxbourne 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 Broxbourne Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.

99

New Leads (30 Days)

£178,026

Average Project Value

30

High Value Projects

Over £100k

Extensions

Most Common Project

Construction Trends in Broxbourne

Broxbourne sits along the Lee Valley corridor, historically known for its glasshouse and market-garden industry, and today home to the Lee Valley White Water Centre, an Olympic legacy venue that continues to anchor leisure investment in the area. Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, and Hoddesdon are the borough's main towns, dominated by dense Victorian and post-war terraced and semi-detached housing that generates a steady, high-volume stream of extensions, loft conversions, and garage conversions. Broxbourne itself, the smaller settlement the borough takes its name from, keeps a more suburban character close to the River Lee. As one of the smallest boroughs in Hertfordshire by area, with much of its land close to the Lee Valley Regional Park, new-build development is more constrained than in some neighbouring districts, keeping the focus firmly on extending and improving existing homes.

Project Type Breakdown

Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Broxbourne over the past 30 days.

Extension
69
Loft Conversion
18
Porch
13
Garage Conversion
11
New Build
11
Heritage
8
Garden Room
7
Dropped Kerb
4

In Broxbourne, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 69 of the 99 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Loft Conversions 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 Broxbourne

The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Broxbourne, based on recent planning records.

  1. 1Hertford Planning Service
  2. 2ELA Design
  3. 3Concept Studio MK Ltd
  4. 4Discount Plans LTD
  5. 5DPA (London) Ltd
  6. 6CBRE Ltd
  7. 7NIE ASSOCIATES
  8. 8Advance Architecture
  9. 9G2 Architecture
  10. 10Town Farm Planning Services

Project Value Insights

Understanding typical project values in Broxbourne 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 around Broxbourne and the areas closest to the Lee Valley, where larger properties and riverside plots are more common.

Recent Planning Applications in Broxbourne

Extensions

Double Storey Extension

22 Champions Green, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 9NE

£100k–£250kApproved

Part single, part two storey rear extension and front porch.

Wrap-Around Extension

Weald View Nursery, Crouch Lane, Goffs Oak, Hertfordshire, EN7 6TN

£50k–£100kRefused

Single storey side and rear extension.

Single Storey Rear Extension

104 Roundmoor Drive, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9HH

£50k–£100kApproved

Proposal for a single storey rear infill extension.

Wrap-Around Extension

18 Kennedy Avenue, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8NW

£100k–£250kApproved

Two storey side and single storey rear extension.

Extension

118 Cuffley Hill, -, Goffs Oak, Hertfordshire, EN7 5EY

£100k–£250kApproved

Erection of a new porch, infill of existing porch space, and various extensions.

Loft Conversions

Loft Conversion

20 Colston Crescent, Goffs Oak, Hertfordshire, EN7 5RS

£250k–£1mApproved

Single storey rear extension, double storey side extension and loft conversion with rear box dormer and 2 dormers to front with 2 skylights.

Loft Conversion

24 Flamstead End Road, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 0HT

£50k–£100kApproved

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer.

Loft Conversion

1 Marsh Close, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 0FQ

£50k–£100kRefused

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and velux windows.

Loft Conversion

25 Littlebrook Gardens, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 8QQ

£50k–£100kApproved

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and roof lights.

Loft Conversion

55 Hillside Crescent, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 8PN

£50k–£100kApproved

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and velux windows.

Other Projects

Porch

59 Dewhurst Road, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9PG

£25k–£50kApproved

Erection of a front porch and enlargement of front elevation windows.

Dropped Kerb

11 Flamstead End Road, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 0HL

£25k–£50kWithdrawn

Dropped kerb and removal of hedges for vehicle access.

Garden Room

2 Grosvenor Road, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7JG

Under £25kApproved

Variation of condition for approved plans related to a rear outbuilding.

Garden Room

Rosedale Private Nursery, Andrews Lane, -, Goffs Oak, Hertfordshire, EN7 6TB

Approved

Change of use of gym to nursery with porch erection and alterations to fenestration.

Garage Conversion

16 Lampits, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8ED

£25k–£50kApproved

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed garage conversion.

Data sourced from Broxbourne Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.

Featured Projects

A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Broxbourne.

Single storey rear extension, double storey side extension and loft conversion with rear box dormer and 2 dormers to front with 2 skylights

£250k–£1m

20 Colston Crescent, Goffs Oak, Hertfordshire, EN7 5RS

Single storey rear extension, double storey side extension and loft conversion with rear box dormer and 2 dormers to front with 2 skylights.

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and front rooflights

£50k–£100k

24 Flamstead End Road, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 0HT

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer.

Part single, part two storey rear extension

£100k–£250k

22 Champions Green, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 9NE

Part single, part two storey rear extension and front porch.

Erection of front porch and enlargement of windows at front elevation

£25k–£50k

59 Dewhurst Road, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9PG

Erection of a front porch and enlargement of front elevation windows.

Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.

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Planning Application Status in Broxbourne

47%

Approved

50%

Pending

3%

Refused

In Broxbourne, 47% of planning applications are approved, 50% are still pending, and 3% 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 Broxbourne

Median approval time9 weeks
Typical residential projects10 weeks
New builds12 weeks

Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Broxbourne, the median time from submission to decision is 9 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 Broxbourne

Domestic87%
Commercial13%

In Broxbourne, the vast majority (87%) 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 Broxbourne

Broxbourne's proximity to London via the A10 and West Anglia rail line keeps demand high for extending rather than moving across Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, and Hoddesdon's dense terraced streets. The borough's limited land supply, much of it constrained by the Lee Valley Regional Park, means new-build activity is a smaller share of the market than in less built-up parts of Hertfordshire, reinforcing the steady flow of standard extension and loft conversion work that dominates the borough's construction pipeline.

How to Win Jobs in Broxbourne

Contact Homeowners Early

Planning applications highlight upcoming work, giving you a chance to get in touch before builders are shortlisted.

Focus on Approved Applications

Approved applications can be particularly valuable because the project has cleared a major planning hurdle and may be moving closer to construction.

Target Higher-Value Projects

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Nearby Areas

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