Updated 7 September 2026 · 65 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Dover
Access construction leads in Dover 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 Dover District Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
65
New Leads (30 Days)
£146,538
Average Project Value
24
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Dover
Dover district combines a working cross-Channel port with some of the best-preserved historic towns in Kent. Dover itself, overlooked by its castle and the White Cliffs, has seen ongoing seafront and town centre regeneration alongside a conservation area covering its older streets, where alterations to period buildings often need planning permission rather than falling under permitted development. Deal, to the north, has an extensive seafront conservation area of Georgian and Victorian townhouses, generating steady renovation and extension work. Sandwich, a few miles further on, is one of England's best-preserved medieval towns and a former Cinque Port, with an unusually large conservation area covering almost its entire historic core. Walmer, effectively a southern extension of Deal, has a similar residential character. Aylesham, a former colliery village inland, is the district's principal inland growth location, with the adopted Local Plan (2024) supporting significant additional housing and associated infrastructure on land south of the village as a new garden-village neighbourhood — bringing a different mix of new-build and infrastructure-related work compared with the district's historic coastal towns.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Dover over the past 30 days.
In Dover, Extensions account for the majority of planning applications (37 of 87 in the last 30 days), with Garden Rooms also showing consistent demand alongside Heritages.
Most Active Architects and Planning Consultants in Dover
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Dover, based on recent planning records.
- 1EZ-PLANS
- 2Urban Surveying & Design LTD
- 3Eade Planning Ltd
- 4Hobbs Parker
- 5Kent Building Control Ltd
- 6Cason Green Associates
- 7Roger Yarwood Planning Consultant Ltd.
- 8Circumference Ltd
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Dover 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 Deal and Sandwich, where period properties and conservation area constraints support larger renovation budgets.
Recent Planning Applications in Dover
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side Extension | Sandwich | £250k–£1m | Erection of first and second floor extension to create 2 residential apartments. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Deal | £100k–£250k | Variation of condition for approved plans regarding a single storey rear extension and other alterations. | Withdrawn |
| Rear Extension | Dover | £100k–£250k | Proposed replacement of existing with new enlarged dormer to rear and replacement of all windows to front elevation. | Approved |
| Rear Extension | Dover | £50k–£100k | Erection of new enlarged dormer window to rear and replacement of 6 timber box sash front and rear windows. | Withdrawn |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | 12 South Avenue Snowdown Dover CT15 4JW | £50k–£100k | Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension and porch. | Approved |
Side Extension
Sandwich
Erection of first and second floor extension to create 2 residential apartments.
Single Storey Rear Extension
Deal
Variation of condition for approved plans regarding a single storey rear extension and other alterations.
Rear Extension
Dover
Proposed replacement of existing with new enlarged dormer to rear and replacement of all windows to front elevation.
Rear Extension
Dover
Erection of new enlarged dormer window to rear and replacement of 6 timber box sash front and rear windows.
Single Storey Rear Extension
12 South Avenue Snowdown Dover CT15 4JW
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension and porch.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Dover | £50k–£100k | Certificate for proposed single storey rear extension and garage conversion. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Dover | £100k–£250k | Single storey rear extension and rear dormer window for loft conversion. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Dover | £50k–£100k | Raised roof and rear dormer to facilitate a (part-retrospective) loft conversion. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Dover | £100k–£250k | Single-storey rear extension, rear dormer to facilitate loft conversion, replacement garage roof with two rooflights and new garden office; demolition of existing rear extension and conservatory. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Dover | £50k–£100k | Erection of two-storey and single-storey rear extensions, rear dormer and associated internal/external alterations; demolition of existing rear extensions. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
Dover
Certificate for proposed single storey rear extension and garage conversion.
Loft Conversion
Dover
Single storey rear extension and rear dormer window for loft conversion.
Loft Conversion
Dover
Raised roof and rear dormer to facilitate a (part-retrospective) loft conversion.
Loft Conversion
Dover
Single-storey rear extension, rear dormer to facilitate loft conversion, replacement garage roof with two rooflights and new garden office; demolition of existing rear extension and conservatory.
Loft Conversion
Dover
Erection of two-storey and single-storey rear extensions, rear dormer and associated internal/external alterations; demolition of existing rear extensions.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | Sandwich | £100k–£250k | Erection of 2 dwellings, resubmission to remove self-build reference. | Approved |
| Dropped Kerb | Sholden | £25k–£50k | Formation of vehicular access and driveway. | Approved |
| Heritage | Dover | £25k–£50k | Replacement window to side elevation, including double glazing. | Approved |
| Dropped Kerb | Dover | £25k–£50k | Installation of a front raised drive and vehicular access. | Approved |
| Garage Conversion | Dover | £25k–£50k | Garage conversion to living accommodation with window insertion and driveway widening. | Approved |
New Build
Sandwich
Erection of 2 dwellings, resubmission to remove self-build reference.
Dropped Kerb
Sholden
Formation of vehicular access and driveway.
Heritage
Dover
Replacement window to side elevation, including double glazing.
Dropped Kerb
Dover
Installation of a front raised drive and vehicular access.
Garage Conversion
Dover
Garage conversion to living accommodation with window insertion and driveway widening.
Data sourced from Dover District Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across the Dover district.
Erection of a first and second floor extension to facilitate 2 residential apartments
£250k–£1mSandwich
Erection of first and second floor extension to create 2 residential apartments.
Erection of 2 dwellings (Resubmission of 24/00953 to remove reference to self build)
£100k–£250kSandwich
Erection of 2 dwellings, resubmission to remove self-build reference.
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 26/00122 (Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 25/00866 (Erection of a single storey rear extension, rear dormer window, raising of roof of existing two-storey rear extension and insertion of window to first floor side and rear elevation, new replacement joinery to the front façade (part demolition of rear extensions)) to extend cladding around side elevations and reduction of rear bi-fold door) to allow for minor amendments to the proposed layouts
£100k–£250kDeal
Variation of condition for approved plans regarding a single storey rear extension and other alterations.
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for the erection of a single storey rear extension, part garage conversion to utility room with new roof and rear dormer window to facilitate a loft conversion
£50k–£100kDover
Certificate for proposed single storey rear extension and garage conversion.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Outcomes in Dover
33%
Approved
64%
Pending
3%
Rejected
In Dover, 33% of planning applications are approved, 64% are still pending, and 3% are rejected. Contacting homeowners early gives you the best chance of winning work.
Reaching out while applications are still active helps you get ahead of the pack.
Based on planning application outcomes over the last 3 months.
Planning Approval Times in Dover
In Dover, most planning applications are decided within 8 weeks. Smaller projects like extensions tend to be approved more quickly, while larger developments can take longer.
Domestic vs Commercial Projects in Dover
In Dover, 74% of planning applications are domestic and 26% are commercial. Both segments offer opportunities depending on the scale of work you take on.
Demand for Building Work in Dover
Dover's ongoing town centre and seafront regeneration continues to bring investment into converting and restoring older buildings, while Deal and Sandwich's protected heritage supports consistently higher-spec renovation work on their period housing stock. Aylesham stands out as the district's main new-build growth area, with its adopted allocation for significant additional housing bringing a sustained pipeline of groundworks and finishing trade work as the site is built out in phases. Walmer offers a more standard mix of extension and refurbishment projects, giving builders working across the district exposure to both heritage-led renovation and new-build growth.
How to Win Jobs in Dover
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