Updated 8 October 2026 · 45 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in East Hertfordshire
Access construction leads in East Hertfordshire by tracking newly submitted planning applications. See which homeowners and developers across the district are preparing extensions, loft conversions, and new builds, and get in touch before they begin shortlisting builders.
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Data sourced from East Hertfordshire District Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
45
New Leads (30 Days)
£124,444
Average Project Value
15
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in East Hertfordshire
East Hertfordshire's construction pipeline is set to be transformed by the Gilston villages, part of the wider Harlow and Gilston Garden Town programme — outline permission has been granted for around 10,000 new homes across seven new villages north of Harlow, with below-ground infrastructure starting in late 2025 and the first homes due from late 2026. That scale of new-build activity extends a Hertfordshire tradition of planned garden communities that stretches back over a century to Letchworth and Welwyn Garden City. Away from Gilston, Bishop's Stortford is the district's largest market town, with a historic core and steady commuter demand reflecting its proximity to Stansted Airport. Hertford, the county town, has its own castle and conservation area, while Ware's malting and brewing heritage along the River Lea continues to generate conversion work on former industrial buildings. Sawbridgeworth and Much Hadham keep a much more rural, village character with their own conservation protections.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in East Hertfordshire over the past 30 days.
In East Hertfordshire, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 28 of the 45 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Heritages 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 East Hertfordshire
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in East Hertfordshire, based on recent planning records.
- 1Hertford Planning Service
- 2G2 Architecture
- 3Stewart&Stewart Design
- 41StopArchitectural Ltd.
- 5Bridletree
- 6Argento Design Studio Ltd
- 7The Planning Consultancy Ltd
- 8Aroland Design Ltd
- 9Waller Planning
- 10Seven Nine Design Services
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in East Hertfordshire 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 Sawbridgeworth and Much Hadham, where larger rural properties and more extensive upgrades are common.
Recent Planning Applications in East Hertfordshire
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap-Around Extension | 43A High Road Waterford Hertfordshire SG14 2PR | £100k–£250k | Construction of single storey side extensions, two storey rear extension, and front dormer with alterations. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | Upwick House Upwick Green Albury Hertfordshire SG11 2LA | £100k–£250k | Proposed two storey extension linking house to outbuildings with rear dormer window. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | 6 Woodhall Close Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 3ED | £100k–£250k | Variation of conditions related to approved plans and materials for a two-storey front extension and alterations. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | 1 Elm Grove Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 5JB | £50k–£100k | Enlargement of existing single-storey rear extension. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 30 Anglesey Close Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 4PE | £100k–£250k | Single storey rear and side extension, garage conversion, and first floor front dormer. | Approved |
Wrap-Around Extension
43A High Road Waterford Hertfordshire SG14 2PR
Construction of single storey side extensions, two storey rear extension, and front dormer with alterations.
Double Storey Extension
Upwick House Upwick Green Albury Hertfordshire SG11 2LA
Proposed two storey extension linking house to outbuildings with rear dormer window.
Double Storey Extension
6 Woodhall Close Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 3ED
Variation of conditions related to approved plans and materials for a two-storey front extension and alterations.
Single Storey Rear Extension
1 Elm Grove Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 5JB
Enlargement of existing single-storey rear extension.
Wrap-Around Extension
30 Anglesey Close Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 4PE
Single storey rear and side extension, garage conversion, and first floor front dormer.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 112 Heath Row Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 5DG | £100k–£250k | Demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of a single storey extension with rooflights and loft conversion with dormer. | Refused |
| Loft Conversion | 13 Horrocks Close Ware Hertfordshire SG12 0QL | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion with rear dormer and three front rooflights (certificate/proposed operations). | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 17 Gypsy Lane Great Amwell Hertfordshire SG12 9RL | £100k–£250k | First-floor side extension and part two-storey/part first-floor side extension with dormers, replacement conservatory roof with rooflights, fenestration changes and partial garage conversion to form ancillary annexe. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Beadles Bucklers Hall Road Perry Green Hertfordshire SG10 6DX | £100k–£250k | Demolish detached garage; hip-to-gable roof extension, replace rear dormer with two dormers and rooflight, add roof lantern and front porch, alter fenestration and external finish. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
112 Heath Row Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 5DG
Demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of a single storey extension with rooflights and loft conversion with dormer.
Loft Conversion
13 Horrocks Close Ware Hertfordshire SG12 0QL
Loft conversion with rear dormer and three front rooflights (certificate/proposed operations).
Loft Conversion
17 Gypsy Lane Great Amwell Hertfordshire SG12 9RL
First-floor side extension and part two-storey/part first-floor side extension with dormers, replacement conservatory roof with rooflights, fenestration changes and partial garage conversion to form ancillary annexe.
Loft Conversion
Beadles Bucklers Hall Road Perry Green Hertfordshire SG10 6DX
Demolish detached garage; hip-to-gable roof extension, replace rear dormer with two dormers and rooflight, add roof lantern and front porch, alter fenestration and external finish.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage | Labdens House Unadopted Road West From A10 Pst Labdens Farm To Wrigleys Lane Colliers End Hertfordshire SG11 1EN | Under £25k | Approval of details reserved by conditions for listed building consent. | Pending |
| Heritage | 15 Goldings Hall Goldens Way Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2WH | £50k–£100k | Listed building consent for reinstatement of separating wall to create 2 x 2-bed apartments. | Approved |
| Heritage | Brocketts Tower Hill Much Hadham Hertfordshire SG10 6DL | £25k–£50k | Consent for like-for-like repairs to the exposed timber frame and replacement of two corner posts. | Approved |
| Heritage | Cheynes Farm Warren Lane Cottered Hertfordshire SG9 9QD | £25k–£50k | Consent for alterations to masonry, floor tiling, and window configurations affecting multiple buildings. | Approved |
| Heritage | Phase E Hazelend Road Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire | Under £25k | Listed building consent for the replacement of lath and plastering of ceiling in living room. | Pending |
Heritage
Labdens House Unadopted Road West From A10 Pst Labdens Farm To Wrigleys Lane Colliers End Hertfordshire SG11 1EN
Approval of details reserved by conditions for listed building consent.
Heritage
15 Goldings Hall Goldens Way Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2WH
Listed building consent for reinstatement of separating wall to create 2 x 2-bed apartments.
Heritage
Brocketts Tower Hill Much Hadham Hertfordshire SG10 6DL
Consent for like-for-like repairs to the exposed timber frame and replacement of two corner posts.
Heritage
Cheynes Farm Warren Lane Cottered Hertfordshire SG9 9QD
Consent for alterations to masonry, floor tiling, and window configurations affecting multiple buildings.
Heritage
Phase E Hazelend Road Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire
Listed building consent for the replacement of lath and plastering of ceiling in living room.
Data sourced from East Hertfordshire District Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across East Hertfordshire.
Construction of single storey side extensions, two storey rear extension, front dormer, alterations to fenestration and removal of chimney
£100k–£250k43A High Road Waterford Hertfordshire SG14 2PR
Construction of single storey side extensions, two storey rear extension, and front dormer with alterations.
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (materials of construction), 4 (listed building new window), 5 (listed building new doors) and 9 (bat and bird box) pursuant to planning approval 3/22/2237/FUL
Under £25kLabdens House Unadopted Road West From A10 Pst Labdens Farm To Wrigleys Lane Colliers End Hertfordshire SG11 1EN
Approval of details reserved by conditions for listed building consent.
Proposed two storey extension linking the house to the existing reconfigured outbuildings, including new roof to outbuilding, rear dormer window and alternations to existing openings. Demolition of existing tool shed, and removal of the existing single storey detached stables
£100k–£250kUpwick House Upwick Green Albury Hertfordshire SG11 2LA
Proposed two storey extension linking house to outbuildings with rear dormer window.
Listed building consent for reinstatement of separating wall to facilitate subdivision of existing 4-bed apartment at 15 Goldings Hall to create 2 x 2-bed apartments
£50k–£100k15 Goldings Hall Goldens Way Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 2WH
Listed building consent for reinstatement of separating wall to create 2 x 2-bed apartments.
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40%
Approved
57%
Pending
3%
Refused
In East Hertfordshire, 40% of planning applications are approved, 57% 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.
Getting in touch earlier puts you in a stronger position before others step in.
Based on planning applications submitted over the last 30 days.
Planning Approval Times in East Hertfordshire
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in East Hertfordshire, 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 East Hertfordshire
In East Hertfordshire, 71% of planning applications are domestic and 29% are commercial. Both segments offer opportunities depending on the scale of work you take on.
Demand for Building Work in East Hertfordshire
The Gilston villages will be East Hertfordshire's dominant new-build story for years to come, offering groundworkers, roofers, and finishing trades a long-running pipeline of work as infrastructure and early phases come forward from 2026. Away from that strategic site, Bishop's Stortford and Hertford's older housing stock supports a steady flow of extensions and loft conversions, while Ware's historic maltings continue to generate conversion opportunities. Sawbridgeworth and Much Hadham's rural, conservation-protected housing produces smaller-scale but higher-spec renovation work reflecting the district's more affluent villages.
How to Win Jobs in East Hertfordshire
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