Updated 22 October 2026 · 75 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Dartford
Access construction leads in Dartford 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 Dartford Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
75
New Leads (30 Days)
£202,667
Average Project Value
27
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Dartford
Dartford's position at the London end of Kent, next to the Dartford Crossing, sits alongside one of the largest strategic housing developments in the South East: Ebbsfleet Garden City, centred on Ebbsfleet International station and stretching across the Dartford and Gravesham boundary. Since 2015, Ebbsfleet Development Corporation has been the planning authority for the garden city's core area, separate from Dartford Borough Council, so BuildAlert's Dartford coverage — drawn from the borough's own planning register — mainly reflects the surrounding neighbourhoods and sites outside that boundary rather than the garden city's own reserved-matters applications. Swanscombe and Greenhithe, along the Thames, have seen major waterside regeneration around the old cement and paper works sites, with new residential schemes replacing former industrial land. Stone and Wilmington, on the borough's southern edge, keep more of a village character with older housing stock, generating a steadier flow of extensions and loft conversions. Dartford town centre itself has a conservation area around its historic High Street and parish church, where alterations to older buildings often need planning permission rather than falling under permitted development.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Dartford over the past 30 days.
In Dartford, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 55 of the 75 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Porches also showing consistent demand alongside New Builds. 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 Dartford
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Dartford, based on recent planning records.
- 1Samuel Moss Ltd
- 2Plan It UK
- 3Bluelime
- 4ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING CONSULTANCY
- 5Proun Architects
- 6polar design
- 7js designs (london) limited
- 8Graham Simpkin Planning Ltd
- 9E F Planning
- 10CANOPY PLANNING SERVICES LTD
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Dartford 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 Stone, Wilmington, and the newer waterside developments near Greenhithe, where larger properties and new-build plots are common.
Recent Planning Applications in Dartford
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap-Around Extension | 78 Joydens Wood Road Bexley Kent DA5 2JA | £100k–£250k | Erection of a front dormer extension and single storey side and rear wrap around extension. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 91 Shepherds Lane Dartford Kent DA1 2PA | £50k–£100k | Erection of a part single-storey and part two-storey side and rear extension, and a front porch. | Refused |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | 20 Sutherland Close Stone Greenhithe Kent DA9 9QJ | £50k–£100k | Demolition of conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension, with part garage conversion. | Approved |
| Rear Extension | 14 Stanham Road Dartford Kent DA1 3AW | £50k–£100k | Erection of a first-floor rear extension and addition of a rooflight. | Approved |
| Extension | Hayden Youth Association Leyton Cross Road Wilmington Dartford DA2 7AN | £250k–£1m | Submission of construction method statement details pursuant to condition 3 for refurbishment and extension of a 3G artificial grass pitch with fencing, hardstanding, storage container, floodlights and access path. | Approved |
Wrap-Around Extension
78 Joydens Wood Road Bexley Kent DA5 2JA
Erection of a front dormer extension and single storey side and rear wrap around extension.
Wrap-Around Extension
91 Shepherds Lane Dartford Kent DA1 2PA
Erection of a part single-storey and part two-storey side and rear extension, and a front porch.
Single Storey Rear Extension
20 Sutherland Close Stone Greenhithe Kent DA9 9QJ
Demolition of conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension, with part garage conversion.
Rear Extension
14 Stanham Road Dartford Kent DA1 3AW
Erection of a first-floor rear extension and addition of a rooflight.
Extension
Hayden Youth Association Leyton Cross Road Wilmington Dartford DA2 7AN
Submission of construction method statement details pursuant to condition 3 for refurbishment and extension of a 3G artificial grass pitch with fencing, hardstanding, storage container, floodlights and access path.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 59 The Brent Dartford Kent DA1 1YD | £50k–£100k | Lawful development certificate for a loft conversion with a rear dormer, front roof windows and chimney removal. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 11 Rectory Road Swanscombe Kent DA10 0JT | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion with rear dormer and front rooflights together with a single-storey rear extension. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 20 Hallford Way Dartford Kent DA1 3AF | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion with hip-to-gable roof alteration, rear dormer, Juliette balcony and rooflights. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Badgers Rake Red Street Southfleet Kent DA13 9QJ | £100k–£250k | Loft conversion with rear dormer and roof windows, garage conversion, single-storey rear extension and external finish changes. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 24 Clayton Croft Road Wilmington Kent DA2 7AU | £100k–£250k | Single-storey rear and side extension plus loft conversion with rear dormer and front rooflight. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
59 The Brent Dartford Kent DA1 1YD
Lawful development certificate for a loft conversion with a rear dormer, front roof windows and chimney removal.
Loft Conversion
11 Rectory Road Swanscombe Kent DA10 0JT
Loft conversion with rear dormer and front rooflights together with a single-storey rear extension.
Loft Conversion
20 Hallford Way Dartford Kent DA1 3AF
Loft conversion with hip-to-gable roof alteration, rear dormer, Juliette balcony and rooflights.
Loft Conversion
Badgers Rake Red Street Southfleet Kent DA13 9QJ
Loft conversion with rear dormer and roof windows, garage conversion, single-storey rear extension and external finish changes.
Loft Conversion
24 Clayton Croft Road Wilmington Kent DA2 7AU
Single-storey rear and side extension plus loft conversion with rear dormer and front rooflight.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | The Birches Birchwood Road Swanley Kent BR8 7QA | £250k–£1m | Outline application for demolition of existing bungalow and erection of 5 dwellings with access. | Refused |
| Garage Conversion | 17 Seaton Road Dartford Kent DA1 3LB | £25k–£50k | Convert existing garage to habitable room with front elevation alterations, demolish existing porch and erect new front porch. | Approved |
| New Build | Swanley | £250k–£1m | Outline proposal (some matters reserved except access and layout) for demolition of an existing bungalow and erection of five dwellings. | Refused |
| Heritage | Dartford Museum Market Street Dartford Kent DA1 1EU | £25k–£50k | Listed building consent for internal refurbishment works at Dartford Museum. | Approved |
| Heritage | Unit 7 Twistleton Court Priory Hill Dartford Kent DA1 2EN | Under £25k | Listed building consent for re-instatement of two windows on the rear elevation. | Approved |
New Build
The Birches Birchwood Road Swanley Kent BR8 7QA
Outline application for demolition of existing bungalow and erection of 5 dwellings with access.
Garage Conversion
17 Seaton Road Dartford Kent DA1 3LB
Convert existing garage to habitable room with front elevation alterations, demolish existing porch and erect new front porch.
New Build
Swanley
Outline proposal (some matters reserved except access and layout) for demolition of an existing bungalow and erection of five dwellings.
Heritage
Dartford Museum Market Street Dartford Kent DA1 1EU
Listed building consent for internal refurbishment works at Dartford Museum.
Heritage
Unit 7 Twistleton Court Priory Hill Dartford Kent DA1 2EN
Listed building consent for re-instatement of two windows on the rear elevation.
Data sourced from Dartford Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across the Dartford area.
Erection of a front dormer extension, and single storey side and rear wrap around extension
£100k–£250k78 Joydens Wood Road Bexley Kent DA5 2JA
Erection of a front dormer extension and single storey side and rear wrap around extension.
Cross boundary outline application for demolition of existing bungalow and erection of 5 No. dwellings and engineered changes in ground levels with access road, parking and cycle stores (consideration of access and layout only)
£250k–£1mThe Birches Birchwood Road Swanley Kent BR8 7QA
Outline application for demolition of existing bungalow and erection of 5 dwellings with access.
Erection of a part single-storey and part two-storey side and rear extension, and erection of a front porch
£50k–£100k91 Shepherds Lane Dartford Kent DA1 2PA
Erection of a part single-storey and part two-storey side and rear extension, and a front porch.
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension, and part garage conversion to habitable accommodation
£50k–£100k20 Sutherland Close Stone Greenhithe Kent DA9 9QJ
Demolition of conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension, with part garage conversion.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Dartford
35%
Approved
49%
Pending
16%
Refused
In Dartford, 35% of planning applications are approved, 49% are still pending, and 16% 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 Dartford
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Dartford, 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 Dartford
In Dartford, the vast majority (83%) 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 Dartford
Dartford's location — bordering south-east London and sitting on the M25, A2, and the Dartford Crossing — has driven sustained housebuilder interest across the wider Ebbsfleet area, even though the garden city's core development is planned through Ebbsfleet Development Corporation rather than the borough council. Within Dartford's own planning remit, Stone, Wilmington, and the older parts of Dartford town continue to generate consistent extension and refurbishment work, often at a solid mid-market spec reflecting the borough's mix of commuter families and established households, alongside smaller-scale new-build and infill sites on the fringes of the wider growth area.
How to Win Jobs in Dartford
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