Updated 22 October 2026 · 96 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.
96
New Leads (30 Days)
£193,961
Average Project Value
33
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 are the most common project type, appearing in 49 of the 96 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Garden Rooms also showing consistent demand alongside Heritages. 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 Dover
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Dover, based on recent planning records.
- 1EZ-PLANS
- 2Manse Designs Ltd
- 3Invent Architecture Ltd
- 4Urban and Rural Ltd
- 5Cason Green Associates
- 6Jeremy King Architects
- 7Target Carbon Management Ltd
- 8LT Drawing Services Ltd
- 9Hobbs Parker
- 10White Cliffs Architectural Design
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Storey Extension | 3 The Ramparts Knightrider Street Sandwich CT13 9ER | £50k–£100k | Erection of a two storey front extension and widening of drive access. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Bonnechance Singledge Lane Whitfield CT16 3EP | £100k–£250k | First floor roof and front extension, single storey side and rear extensions including change of use. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Wigmore House Wigmore Lane Eythorne CT15 4AW | £250k–£1m | Erection of a single-storey rear extension, garage conversion, and outbuilding. | Approved |
| Single Storey Side Extension | Diamond Cottage Langdon Avenue Ash CT3 2BP | £50k–£100k | Single-storey side extension, replacement porch and erection of a detached ancillary garage (existing garage demolished). | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Ringwould | £100k–£250k | Two-storey rear extension and first-floor side extension over existing ground floor extension, chimney removals, front porch works and internal/external alterations (existing porch to be demolished). | Approved |
Double Storey Extension
3 The Ramparts Knightrider Street Sandwich CT13 9ER
Erection of a two storey front extension and widening of drive access.
Wrap-Around Extension
Bonnechance Singledge Lane Whitfield CT16 3EP
First floor roof and front extension, single storey side and rear extensions including change of use.
Single Storey Rear Extension
Wigmore House Wigmore Lane Eythorne CT15 4AW
Erection of a single-storey rear extension, garage conversion, and outbuilding.
Single Storey Side Extension
Diamond Cottage Langdon Avenue Ash CT3 2BP
Single-storey side extension, replacement porch and erection of a detached ancillary garage (existing garage demolished).
Wrap-Around Extension
Ringwould
Two-storey rear extension and first-floor side extension over existing ground floor extension, chimney removals, front porch works and internal/external alterations (existing porch to be demolished).
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Heatherstone House Hawksdown Walmer CT14 7PN | £250k–£1m | Erection of multiple extensions and alterations including a loft conversion. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 8 Monkton Court Lane Eythorne CT15 4BH | £100k–£250k | Erection of first-floor extension, front porch, two-storey rear and side extensions, attached garage, two rear dormers and seven rooflights with alterations and demolition of existing garage/porch/conservatory. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Pembroke House Wass Drove Westmarsh CT3 2LW | £50k–£100k | Raised roof and rear dormer to facilitate a (part-retrospective) loft conversion. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 4 Chestnut Drive Worth CT14 0BZ | £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. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 7 Duke Street Deal CT14 6DU | £50k–£100k | Erection of two-storey and single-storey rear extensions, rear dormer and associated internal/external alterations; demolition of existing rear extensions. | Approved |
Loft Conversion
Heatherstone House Hawksdown Walmer CT14 7PN
Erection of multiple extensions and alterations including a loft conversion.
Loft Conversion
8 Monkton Court Lane Eythorne CT15 4BH
Erection of first-floor extension, front porch, two-storey rear and side extensions, attached garage, two rear dormers and seven rooflights with alterations and demolition of existing garage/porch/conservatory.
Loft Conversion
Pembroke House Wass Drove Westmarsh CT3 2LW
Raised roof and rear dormer to facilitate a (part-retrospective) loft conversion.
Loft Conversion
4 Chestnut Drive Worth CT14 0BZ
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
7 Duke Street Deal CT14 6DU
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 | Eastry Court Farm Cottages Church Street Eastry Kent | £250k–£1m | Discharge of condition related to foul drainage for two dwellings. | Approved |
| New Build | Dover | £250k–£1m | Discharge of Biodiversity Gain Plan for dwelling erection. | Approved |
| Heritage | 18 Griffin Street Deal CT14 6LH | £25k–£50k | Internal and external listed building works including cellar damp-proofing, removal of partitions, window and door replacements, slate roof replacement, vent grills and rainwater goods. | Approved |
| Heritage | 18 Griffin Street Deal CT14 6LH | £25k–£50k | Refurbishment works including replacement rear door, pavement light/window replacement, roof repairs, new rainwater goods and repointing brickwork. | Approved |
| Garden Room | 13 Chisnall Road River CT17 0RH | Under £25k | Demolition of existing garage/underground store and replacement with a new storage shed; driveway to be raised to improve drainage. | Approved |
New Build
Eastry Court Farm Cottages Church Street Eastry Kent
Discharge of condition related to foul drainage for two dwellings.
New Build
Dover
Discharge of Biodiversity Gain Plan for dwelling erection.
Heritage
18 Griffin Street Deal CT14 6LH
Internal and external listed building works including cellar damp-proofing, removal of partitions, window and door replacements, slate roof replacement, vent grills and rainwater goods.
Heritage
18 Griffin Street Deal CT14 6LH
Refurbishment works including replacement rear door, pavement light/window replacement, roof repairs, new rainwater goods and repointing brickwork.
Garden Room
13 Chisnall Road River CT17 0RH
Demolition of existing garage/underground store and replacement with a new storage shed; driveway to be raised to improve drainage.
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 two storey front and rear extensions including balconies/glass balustrades, single storey side extension, front porch, wrap around raised terrace, single storey front/side swimming pool/gym housing, raise roof ridge height, insert rear dormer window with 7 rooflights to facilitate a loft conversion, external/internal alterations (existing front porch to be demolished)
£250k–£1mHeatherstone House Hawksdown Walmer CT14 7PN
Erection of multiple extensions and alterations including a loft conversion.
Discharge of condition 10 (foul drainage) pursuant to application 25/01093 Erection of two dwellings with associated parking and landscaping
£250k–£1mEastry Court Farm Cottages Church Street Eastry Kent
Discharge of condition related to foul drainage for two dwellings.
Erection of a two storey front extension, widening of drive access with erection of brick pier and creation of vehicular hardstanding (existing conservatory and garage demolished)
£50k–£100k3 The Ramparts Knightrider Street Sandwich CT13 9ER
Erection of a two storey front extension and widening of drive access.
Discharge of Biodiversity Gain Plan pursuant to application 25/00727 - Erection of a dwelling (existing building demolished)
£250k–£1mDover
Discharge of Biodiversity Gain Plan for dwelling erection.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Dover
39%
Approved
61%
Pending
0%
Refused
In Dover, 39% of planning applications are approved, 61% 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.
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 Dover
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Dover, 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 Dover
In Dover, 70% of planning applications are domestic and 30% 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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