Updated 7 September 2026 · 74 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Gravesham
Access construction leads in Gravesham by tracking newly submitted planning applications. See which homeowners and developers across Gravesend, Northfleet, and the surrounding villages are preparing extensions, loft conversions, and new builds, and get in touch before they begin shortlisting builders.
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Data sourced from Gravesham Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
74
New Leads (30 Days)
£128,041
Average Project Value
24
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Gravesham
Gravesham splits fairly clearly between its riverside towns and its rural North Downs villages. Gravesend, on the Thames, has a conservation area around its historic town pier and High Street, where alterations to older buildings often need planning permission rather than falling under permitted development. Northfleet, immediately west, has undergone major regeneration on former cement and paper-making land, with new residential schemes at Springhead Park bringing sustained new-build activity within the borough council's own planning remit. The wider Ebbsfleet Garden City area, which stretches across the Gravesham and Dartford boundary, has been planned through Ebbsfleet Development Corporation rather than Gravesham Borough Council since 2015, so BuildAlert's Gravesham coverage — drawn from the borough's own planning register — mainly reflects Northfleet's non-EDC sites and the borough's other neighbourhoods rather than the garden city's own reserved-matters applications. Inland, villages such as Meopham, Cobham, and Shorne sit within the Kent Downs National Landscape, where protected countryside limits large-scale development but still generates barn conversions and extensions on individual rural properties. Higham, on the Thames marshes and best known for its connection to Charles Dickens, keeps a quieter, more rural character alongside the borough's urban core.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Gravesham over the past 30 days.
In Gravesham, Extensions account for the majority of planning applications (47 of 99 in the last 30 days), with Dropped Kerbs also showing consistent demand alongside Garden Rooms.
Most Active Architects and Planning Consultants in Gravesham
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Gravesham, based on recent planning records.
- 1Dream Design Develop Ltd
- 2mark carter associates
- 3DMG Designs
- 4Bluelime
- 5Penfold Project Services
- 6Architechnology.Design
- 7Steve Baker Architect
- 8Ripley Architecture
- 9polar design
- 10Kompas London
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Gravesham 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 Meopham, Cobham, and Shorne, where larger rural properties and more extensive upgrades are common.
Recent Planning Applications in Gravesham
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap-Around Extension | Gravesham | £50k–£100k | Erection of a single storey rear/side extension. | Approved |
| Extension | Golden Lion Luddesdown Road Luddesdown Gravesend Kent DA13 0XE | £50k–£100k | Extension to The Lion public house garden and alterations to access arrangements. | Approved |
| Side Extension | Longfield | £50k–£100k | Erection of a first floor side extension. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Gravesham | £100k–£250k | Erection of a two storey side and rear extension. | Approved |
| Rear Extension | 79 Cirrus Crescent Gravesend Kent DA12 4QR | £50k–£100k | Erection of a first floor rear extension. | Approved |
Wrap-Around Extension
Gravesham
Erection of a single storey rear/side extension.
Extension
Golden Lion Luddesdown Road Luddesdown Gravesend Kent DA13 0XE
Extension to The Lion public house garden and alterations to access arrangements.
Side Extension
Longfield
Erection of a first floor side extension.
Wrap-Around Extension
Gravesham
Erection of a two storey side and rear extension.
Rear Extension
79 Cirrus Crescent Gravesend Kent DA12 4QR
Erection of a first floor rear extension.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Gravesham | £100k–£250k | Part single, part 2-storey rear extension and outbuilding conversion. | Refused |
| Loft Conversion | 79 Cirrus Crescent Gravesend Kent DA12 4QR | £50k–£100k | Proposed lawful development certificate for loft conversion with rear dormer. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 68 Jubilee Crescent Gravesend Kent DA12 4JH | £100k–£250k | Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate for a front porch and loft conversion with rear dormer. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 29 Coutts Avenue Shorne Gravesend Kent DA12 3HJ | £100k–£250k | Ground-floor side infill and first-floor extension with loft conversion to create habitable rooms, rooflights and raised roof height. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 8 Cirrus Crescent Gravesend Kent DA12 4QT | £50k–£100k | Proposed lawful development certificate for a loft conversion with rear dormer and front rooflights. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
Gravesham
Part single, part 2-storey rear extension and outbuilding conversion.
Loft Conversion
79 Cirrus Crescent Gravesend Kent DA12 4QR
Proposed lawful development certificate for loft conversion with rear dormer.
Loft Conversion
68 Jubilee Crescent Gravesend Kent DA12 4JH
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate for a front porch and loft conversion with rear dormer.
Loft Conversion
29 Coutts Avenue Shorne Gravesend Kent DA12 3HJ
Ground-floor side infill and first-floor extension with loft conversion to create habitable rooms, rooflights and raised roof height.
Loft Conversion
8 Cirrus Crescent Gravesend Kent DA12 4QT
Proposed lawful development certificate for a loft conversion with rear dormer and front rooflights.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | Gravesham | £100k–£250k | Demolition of a detached dwelling and erection of two three-bed dwellings with access and amenities. | Approved |
| Dropped Kerb | 34 Valley Drive Gravesend Kent DA12 5RS | £25k–£50k | Installation of a dropped kerb for residential access. | Approved |
| Dropped Kerb | 26 The Rise Gravesend Kent DA12 4BX | Under £25k | Proposed lawful development certificate for widening dropped kerb for driveway. | Approved |
| Dropped Kerb | 98 Wilberforce Way Gravesend Kent DA12 5DH | Under £25k | Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a dropped kerb for a driveway. | Approved |
| Porch | 88 Vale Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 8DA | £25k–£50k | Erection of a front porch. | Approved |
New Build
Gravesham
Demolition of a detached dwelling and erection of two three-bed dwellings with access and amenities.
Dropped Kerb
34 Valley Drive Gravesend Kent DA12 5RS
Installation of a dropped kerb for residential access.
Dropped Kerb
26 The Rise Gravesend Kent DA12 4BX
Proposed lawful development certificate for widening dropped kerb for driveway.
Dropped Kerb
98 Wilberforce Way Gravesend Kent DA12 5DH
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a dropped kerb for a driveway.
Porch
88 Vale Road Northfleet Gravesend Kent DA11 8DA
Erection of a front porch.
Data sourced from Gravesham Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across the Gravesham area.
Demolition of an existing detached dwelling. Erection of two three bed dwellings with associated access, private amenity space, refuse and cycle storage.
£100k–£250kGravesham
Demolition of a detached dwelling and erection of two three-bed dwellings with access and amenities.
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
£50k–£100kGravesham
Erection of a single storey rear/side extension.
Extension to The Lion public house garden and associated alterations to access arrangements to the adjacent winery and associated works.
£50k–£100kGolden Lion Luddesdown Road Luddesdown Gravesend Kent DA13 0XE
Extension to The Lion public house garden and alterations to access arrangements.
Erection of part single storey, part two storey and part three storey rear extension and conversion of loft space and existing outbuilding to habitable accommodation.
£100k–£250kGravesham
Part single, part 2-storey rear extension and outbuilding conversion.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Outcomes in Gravesham
49%
Approved
48%
Pending
3%
Rejected
In Gravesham, 49% of planning applications are approved, 48% are still pending, and 3% are rejected. Contacting homeowners early gives you the best chance of winning work.
Getting in touch earlier puts you in a stronger position before others step in.
Based on planning application outcomes over the last 3 months.
Planning Approval Times in Gravesham
In Gravesham, most planning applications are decided within 7 weeks. Smaller projects like extensions tend to be approved more quickly, while larger developments can take longer.
Domestic vs Commercial Projects in Gravesham
In Gravesham, the vast majority (88%) 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 Gravesham
Gravesham benefits from fast rail links into London from Gravesend station and sits alongside the Ebbsfleet Garden City growth area, even though that scheme's core development is administered by Ebbsfleet Development Corporation rather than the borough council. Within Gravesham's own planning remit, Northfleet's ongoing regeneration continues to bring a mix of new-build and conversion opportunities as former industrial sites along the Thames are redeveloped, running alongside steady renovation demand in Gravesend's older streets and the North Downs villages, where Meopham, Cobham, and Shorne tend to produce higher-spec extension work reflecting larger, more established properties.
How to Win Jobs in Gravesham
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