Updated 8 October 2026 · 116 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Dacorum
Access construction leads in Dacorum by tracking newly submitted planning applications. See which homeowners and developers across Hemel Hempstead and the borough’s towns are preparing extensions, loft conversions, and new builds, and get in touch before they begin shortlisting builders.
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Data sourced from Dacorum Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
116
New Leads (30 Days)
£125,000
Average Project Value
38
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Dacorum
Dacorum's largest town, Hemel Hempstead, was one of the original Mark I New Towns designated after the Second World War, and its distinctive split between the older Hemel Hempstead Old Town and the planned New Town — home to the famous multi-circle 'Magic Roundabout' junction — still shapes the borough's housing mix today. That New Town housing generates a steady, high-volume stream of extensions, loft conversions, and garage conversions. Berkhamsted, a historic market town built around its Norman castle ruins and the Grand Union Canal, has a well-preserved conservation area where alterations to older buildings often need planning permission rather than falling under permitted development. Tring, on the borough's western edge, sits at the foot of the Chilterns National Landscape and is home to the Natural History Museum at Tring, with a mix of Georgian market-town housing and semi-rural properties along the Chiltern fringe.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Dacorum over the past 30 days.
In Dacorum, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 82 of the 116 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Loft Conversions also showing consistent demand alongside Garden Rooms. 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 Dacorum
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Dacorum, based on recent planning records.
- 1Dimensions- Planning&Architecture
- 2Miramar Design Ltd
- 3studioCC
- 4D2 Design Studio Limited
- 5Domestic Designs
- 6F J Thompson & Co
- 7Tim Lee Design
- 8Blackwood Architects Ltd
- 9Emma Adams and Partners Ltd
- 10Noades Architects
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Dacorum 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 Berkhamsted and Tring, where period properties and Chilterns-fringe locations support larger renovation budgets.
Recent Planning Applications in Dacorum
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extension | 10 Siskin Drive Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 0FT | £50k–£100k | Extension to ground floor flat. | Approved |
| Extension | Elmtree Cottage Gaddesden Row Great Gaddesden Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 6HJ | £100k–£250k | Two ground floor extensions with various roof types and installation of an air source heat pump. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | The Shires Chapel Croft Chipperfield Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 9DR | £50k–£100k | Single storey rear extension. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | Milborne 15 Green Lane Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 4SA | £100k–£250k | Attic and two-storey front and rear extension. | Approved |
| Extension | Champneys Health Resort Chesham Road Wigginton Tring Hertfordshire HP23 6HY | £250k–£1m | Extensions to spa facility including verandas and outdoor pools. | Approved |
Extension
10 Siskin Drive Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 0FT
Extension to ground floor flat.
Extension
Elmtree Cottage Gaddesden Row Great Gaddesden Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 6HJ
Two ground floor extensions with various roof types and installation of an air source heat pump.
Single Storey Rear Extension
The Shires Chapel Croft Chipperfield Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 9DR
Single storey rear extension.
Double Storey Extension
Milborne 15 Green Lane Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP2 4SA
Attic and two-storey front and rear extension.
Extension
Champneys Health Resort Chesham Road Wigginton Tring Hertfordshire HP23 6HY
Extensions to spa facility including verandas and outdoor pools.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Dacorum | £100k–£250k | Loft conversion with rear dormer and single storey rear extension. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 48 Wingrave Road Tring Hertfordshire HP23 5HE | £100k–£250k | Rear extension and loft conversion with dormer for additional bedrooms and bathroom. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 6 Greene Walk Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 2LW | £100k–£250k | Garage conversion into playroom and hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 16 Watford Road Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8EA | £100k–£250k | Part two-storey/part single-storey rear and two-storey front extensions with roof extension and loft conversion. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 3 Tower Close Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3NF | £100k–£250k | Full householder application for single-storey side, two-storey rear and loft extensions with new front porch canopy, bay windows and external works. | Approved |
Loft Conversion
Dacorum
Loft conversion with rear dormer and single storey rear extension.
Loft Conversion
48 Wingrave Road Tring Hertfordshire HP23 5HE
Rear extension and loft conversion with dormer for additional bedrooms and bathroom.
Loft Conversion
6 Greene Walk Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 2LW
Garage conversion into playroom and hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer.
Loft Conversion
16 Watford Road Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8EA
Part two-storey/part single-storey rear and two-storey front extensions with roof extension and loft conversion.
Loft Conversion
3 Tower Close Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3NF
Full householder application for single-storey side, two-storey rear and loft extensions with new front porch canopy, bay windows and external works.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | Woodrow House Wood Row Wigginton Tring Hertfordshire HP23 6HS | £250k–£1m | Construction of a self-build detached dwellinghouse and relocation of garages with associated access arrangements. | Approved |
| Heritage | 69 High Street Northchurch Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3QH | £100k–£250k | Removal of conservatory, replacement windows, and internal alterations. | Approved |
| New Build | Dacorum | £250k–£1m | Construction of a Self Build detached three bedroom dwelling within the rear curtilage of a Grade II listed dwelling. | Pending |
| New Build | Dacorum | £250k–£1m | Construction of a self-build detached three-bedroom dwelling within the rear curtilage of a Grade II listed dwelling. | Pending |
| Heritage | 14 Leighton Buzzard Road Water End Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 3BH | £25k–£50k | Retrospective consent for a 1.8m high timber boundary fence. | Approved |
New Build
Woodrow House Wood Row Wigginton Tring Hertfordshire HP23 6HS
Construction of a self-build detached dwellinghouse and relocation of garages with associated access arrangements.
Heritage
69 High Street Northchurch Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3QH
Removal of conservatory, replacement windows, and internal alterations.
New Build
Dacorum
Construction of a Self Build detached three bedroom dwelling within the rear curtilage of a Grade II listed dwelling.
New Build
Dacorum
Construction of a self-build detached three-bedroom dwelling within the rear curtilage of a Grade II listed dwelling.
Heritage
14 Leighton Buzzard Road Water End Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP1 3BH
Retrospective consent for a 1.8m high timber boundary fence.
Data sourced from Dacorum Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Dacorum.
Construction of Self Build detached dwellinghouse and relocation of garage with associated access arrangements
£250k–£1mWoodrow House Wood Row Wigginton Tring Hertfordshire HP23 6HS
Construction of a self-build detached dwellinghouse and relocation of garages with associated access arrangements.
Removal of existing conservatory, replacement windows and internal alterations.
£100k–£250k69 High Street Northchurch Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3QH
Removal of conservatory, replacement windows, and internal alterations.
Loft conversion with rear dormer, single storey rear extension
£100k–£250kDacorum
Loft conversion with rear dormer and single storey rear extension.
Construction of a Self Build detached three bedroom dwelling, 1.5 storeys high, within the rear curtilage of a Grade II listed dwelling, together with parking, landscaping and ancillary works
£250k–£1mDacorum
Construction of a Self Build detached three bedroom dwelling within the rear curtilage of a Grade II listed dwelling.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Dacorum
48%
Approved
52%
Pending
0%
Refused
In Dacorum, 48% of planning applications are approved, 52% 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.
Earlier contact usually means less competition.
Based on planning applications submitted over the last 30 days.
Planning Approval Times in Dacorum
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Dacorum, the median time from submission to decision is 7 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 Dacorum
In Dacorum, the vast majority (80%) 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 Dacorum
Hemel Hempstead's New Town housing stock supports a high volume of standard extension and loft conversion work, reflecting a large stock of similarly-aged post-war housing built for London overspill. Berkhamsted's conservation-protected canal-side housing commands higher-spec renovation budgets, while Tring's Chilterns-fringe setting supports a mix of characterful renovation work on older properties alongside standard extensions on its more modern streets. The borough's split character — New Town estates alongside protected historic market towns — gives builders exposure to both high-volume and high-spec ends of the market.
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