Updated 22 October 2026 · 126 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Medway
Access construction leads in Medway by tracking newly submitted planning applications. See which homeowners and developers across Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, Strood, and the Hoo Peninsula are preparing extensions, loft conversions, and new builds, and get in touch before they begin shortlisting builders.
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Data sourced from Medway Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
126
New Leads (30 Days)
£178,700
Average Project Value
41
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Medway
Medway is a unitary authority covering five very different towns, which gives it one of the most varied construction landscapes in Kent. Rochester, with its Norman castle and cathedral, has a well-established conservation area through its High Street and surrounding Dickensian streets, where alterations to older buildings often need planning permission rather than falling under permitted development. Chatham has seen major regeneration around Chatham Historic Dockyard and Chatham Maritime, mixing heritage conversion work with newer waterside apartment schemes. Gillingham, Strood, and Rainham are largely made up of Victorian and inter-war terraces and semis, generating a steady, high-volume stream of extensions, loft conversions, and garage conversions rather than large single projects. The Hoo Peninsula, to the north-east, is where most of Medway's greenfield growth is directed — Hoo St Werburgh, Chattenden, and High Halstow are identified for several thousand new homes under the council's emerging Local Plan, bringing sustained groundworks and new-build activity that runs alongside the renovation work found in the older urban areas.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Medway over the past 30 days.
In Medway, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 71 of the 126 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with New Builds 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 Medway
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Medway, based on recent planning records.
- 1Architechnology.Design
- 2KCR Design
- 3LH Architectural
- 4Ripley Architecture
- 5Blackburn Architects Limited
- 6DHA Planning
- 7mark carter associates
- 8Home Design Services
- 9Bailey Partnership
- 10Macintosh Davies Ltd
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Medway 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 Rochester and around the newer developments on the Hoo Peninsula, where larger properties and new-build plots are common.
Recent Planning Applications in Medway
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Storey Extension | Chatham | £100k–£250k | Construction of a porch, two storey rear extension, and roof height alterations. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | 254 Maidstone Road Rochester Medway ME1 3LP | £100k–£250k | Construction of a single storey rear extension, dormer window, and detached garage. | Approved |
| Rear Extension | 27 Frindsbury Road Strood Rochester Medway ME2 4TD | £50k–£100k | Conversion of loft with L-shaped rear dormer. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | Borstal | £50k–£100k | Two-storey side extension with front porch for additional living space. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | 8 Blowers Wood Grove Hempstead Gillingham Medway ME7 3RD | £100k–£250k | Two-storey pitched roof rear extension and single-storey pitched roof front porch addition to existing property. | Approved |
Double Storey Extension
Chatham
Construction of a porch, two storey rear extension, and roof height alterations.
Single Storey Rear Extension
254 Maidstone Road Rochester Medway ME1 3LP
Construction of a single storey rear extension, dormer window, and detached garage.
Rear Extension
27 Frindsbury Road Strood Rochester Medway ME2 4TD
Conversion of loft with L-shaped rear dormer.
Double Storey Extension
Borstal
Two-storey side extension with front porch for additional living space.
Double Storey Extension
8 Blowers Wood Grove Hempstead Gillingham Medway ME7 3RD
Two-storey pitched roof rear extension and single-storey pitched roof front porch addition to existing property.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Rutland 19 Elm Avenue Chattenden Rochester Medway ME3 8LY | £100k–£250k | Loft conversion with changes to roof shape, rear terrace, new porch, and single storey rear extension. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 20 Boxley Road Walderslade Chatham Medway ME5 9LF | £50k–£100k | Single-storey rear extension with flat roof and rear dormer to facilitate conversion to habitable rooms (loft conversion). | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 97 Eastcourt Lane Twydall Gillingham Medway ME8 6HJ | £50k–£100k | Part-retrospective L-shaped dormer over first-floor flat roof extension and rear roof slope, with Juliet balcony, false canopy and re-tiling of roof. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 25 Cooling Road High Halstow Rochester Medway ME3 8SA | £50k–£100k | Demolish conservatory and rear extensions; construct replacement single-storey rear extension, front dormer roof extension, roof alterations and internal remodelling. | Refused |
| Loft Conversion | 68 Charles Drive Cuxton Rochester Medway ME2 1DS | £100k–£250k | Demolish detached garage, build two-storey side extension and enlarge rear dormer to full-width with external alterations. | Approved |
Loft Conversion
Rutland 19 Elm Avenue Chattenden Rochester Medway ME3 8LY
Loft conversion with changes to roof shape, rear terrace, new porch, and single storey rear extension.
Loft Conversion
20 Boxley Road Walderslade Chatham Medway ME5 9LF
Single-storey rear extension with flat roof and rear dormer to facilitate conversion to habitable rooms (loft conversion).
Loft Conversion
97 Eastcourt Lane Twydall Gillingham Medway ME8 6HJ
Part-retrospective L-shaped dormer over first-floor flat roof extension and rear roof slope, with Juliet balcony, false canopy and re-tiling of roof.
Loft Conversion
25 Cooling Road High Halstow Rochester Medway ME3 8SA
Demolish conservatory and rear extensions; construct replacement single-storey rear extension, front dormer roof extension, roof alterations and internal remodelling.
Loft Conversion
68 Charles Drive Cuxton Rochester Medway ME2 1DS
Demolish detached garage, build two-storey side extension and enlarge rear dormer to full-width with external alterations.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | 48 The Chase Chatham Medway ME4 6UP | £100k–£250k | Construction of a new 3-bedroom dwelling with associated parking. | Approved |
| New Build | Land South Of Ham Lane Hempstead Gillingham Medway ME7 3JJ | £1m+ | Details for ecological design strategy on previously approved residential development. | Pending |
| New Build | Land West Of Edinburgh Road Isle Of Grain Rochester Medway | Details pursuant to condition 7 on planning permission for construction of 34 dwellings and associated works. | Pending | |
| New Build | Land To The Rear Of Berengrave Lane Rainham ME8 7FG | £250k–£1m | Details pursuant to informative on planning permission for construction of thirty-three dwellings. | Pending |
| Garden Room | The Joiners Shop Main Gate Road Historic Dockyard Chatham Medway ME4 4TZ | £100k–£250k | Change of use from educational accommodation to commercial office accommodation with internal alterations. | Approved |
New Build
48 The Chase Chatham Medway ME4 6UP
Construction of a new 3-bedroom dwelling with associated parking.
New Build
Land South Of Ham Lane Hempstead Gillingham Medway ME7 3JJ
Details for ecological design strategy on previously approved residential development.
New Build
Land West Of Edinburgh Road Isle Of Grain Rochester Medway
Details pursuant to condition 7 on planning permission for construction of 34 dwellings and associated works.
New Build
Land To The Rear Of Berengrave Lane Rainham ME8 7FG
Details pursuant to informative on planning permission for construction of thirty-three dwellings.
Garden Room
The Joiners Shop Main Gate Road Historic Dockyard Chatham Medway ME4 4TZ
Change of use from educational accommodation to commercial office accommodation with internal alterations.
Data sourced from Medway Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Medway.
Construction of a new dwelling to the end of existing terrace with associated parking.
£100k–£250k48 The Chase Chatham Medway ME4 6UP
Construction of a new 3-bedroom dwelling with associated parking.
Details pursuant to condition 14 (Ecological Design Strategy) on planning permission MC/18/0556 - Outline application with some matters reserved (appearance, landscaping, layout, scale) for construction of up to 450 market and affordable dwellings with associated access, estate roads and residential open space (Renewal of Planning Permission MC/14/2395)
£1m+Land South Of Ham Lane Hempstead Gillingham Medway ME7 3JJ
Details for ecological design strategy on previously approved residential development.
Construction of a porch to front, two storey extension to rear and alteration to side projection roof height with modifications to fenestration together with roof alterations to existing detached garage and extension to existing outbuilding.
£100k–£250kChatham
Construction of a porch, two storey rear extension, and roof height alterations.
Loft conversion including changes to existing roof shape, south-facing roof lights, north-facing dormers, and rear facing roof terrace. Construction of a porch to front and a single storey extension to rear
£100k–£250kRutland 19 Elm Avenue Chattenden Rochester Medway ME3 8LY
Loft conversion with changes to roof shape, rear terrace, new porch, and single storey rear extension.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Medway
37%
Approved
60%
Pending
3%
Refused
In Medway, 37% of planning applications are approved, 60% 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 Medway
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Medway, 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 Medway
In Medway, the vast majority (81%) 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 Medway
Medway's property values remain more affordable than much of west Kent, which keeps extension and loft conversion work financially attractive for homeowners in Gillingham, Strood, and Rainham looking to add space rather than move. Rochester's heritage status supports higher-spec renovation and conversion work on period properties, while the regeneration around Chatham Maritime continues to bring new residential and mixed-use schemes to the waterfront. The Hoo Peninsula is the clearest sign of Medway's ongoing growth, with large-scale new-build allocations under the emerging Local Plan set to bring a sustained pipeline of groundworks, roofing, and finishing trade work over several years as sites come forward. That combination of urban renovation demand and greenfield new-build activity gives Medway one of the broadest construction lead pipelines in the county.
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