Updated 22 October 2026 · 191 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Bexley
Find construction leads in Bexley from recently published planning applications across the borough. See which homeowners are preparing building work and make contact before the project is being quoted by several local firms.
- Built from Bexley Council planning submissions
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Data sourced from Bexley Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
191
New Leads (30 Days)
£173,037
Average Project Value
65
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Bexley
Bexley sits at the quieter, more suburban end of south-east London, and its housing reflects that. Much of the borough is made up of post-war semis and detached houses — particularly across Sidcup, Bexleyheath, and Welling — with good-sized gardens and driveways that give homeowners genuine scope to build. Rear extensions and double-storey additions are common on these plots. Erith and Belvedere have a different character: older terraces and some council-built stock where projects tend to be smaller in scale. Crayford sits somewhere in between, with a mix of house types that generates a broad spread of planning applications. Planning restrictions also shape what counts as straightforward here. Bexley has a borough-wide Article 4 Direction removing permitted development rights for converting a house into a small HMO, so that conversion always needs a full application rather than falling under permitted development. Two more recent Article 4 Directions cover the change of shops and offices to residential use — one across the borough's 13 designated town centres, in force since December 2025, and a second covering selected industrial sites since January 2025. In Bexley's conservation areas, including Old Bexley, Brook Street, Old Forge Way, and Red House Lane, extensions and loft conversions that would be permitted development elsewhere in the borough need planning permission instead.
Project Type Breakdown
The chart below shows recent planning applications in Bexley by project type, reflecting the current spread of domestic building work across the borough.
In Bexley, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 152 of the 191 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Loft Conversions 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 Bexley
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Bexley, based on recent planning records.
- 1Plan It UK
- 2Bluelime
- 3Designscape Consultants Limited
- 4Architects Plus
- 5Essen consultancy
- 6polar design
- 7Extension Architecture
- 8js designs (london) limited
- 9David Haime CIAT
- 10London Borough of Bexley
Project Value Insights
Bexley projects span a wide range of budgets. Using value filters lets you focus on the jobs that fit your capacity and avoid wasting time on work that is too small or too large for your team.
- £25k – £50kSingle-storey rear extensions, garage conversions, and garden rooms
- £50k – £100kLarger rear extensions, hip-to-gable loft conversions, and side extensions
- £100k – £250kDouble-storey additions, full house refurbishments, and wraparound extensions
- £250k+Major structural projects, high-spec renovations, and new builds on larger plots
Higher-value projects are most common in Sidcup, Chislehurst-adjacent parts of the borough, and the more established roads around Bexley village, where detached homes and larger budgets go hand in hand.
Recent Planning Applications in Bexley
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap-Around Extension | London | £100k–£250k | Change of use from residential dwelling to HMO for up to five people, including a single storey side and rear extension. | Approved |
| Extension | 106 Bexley Road Erith Kent DA8 3SP | £250k–£1m | Application to vary conditions for alterations and extensions to provide 16 apartments. | Approved |
| Extension | 1 Central Avenue Welling Kent DA16 3AX | £250k–£1m | Approval of details for conditions related to a vertical extension and additional self-contained units. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Conversion of roof space with rear/side dormer extensions and rooflights. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 3 Garden Avenue Bexleyheath Kent DA7 4LH | £50k–£100k | Part one/part two storey side and rear extension following demolition of existing detached garage. | Approved |
Wrap-Around Extension
London
Change of use from residential dwelling to HMO for up to five people, including a single storey side and rear extension.
Extension
106 Bexley Road Erith Kent DA8 3SP
Application to vary conditions for alterations and extensions to provide 16 apartments.
Extension
1 Central Avenue Welling Kent DA16 3AX
Approval of details for conditions related to a vertical extension and additional self-contained units.
Wrap-Around Extension
Greater London
Conversion of roof space with rear/side dormer extensions and rooflights.
Wrap-Around Extension
3 Garden Avenue Bexleyheath Kent DA7 4LH
Part one/part two storey side and rear extension following demolition of existing detached garage.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Conversion of roof space with alterations to roofline and rooflights and changes to ground floor fenestration (loft conversion). | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion/roofspace works including hip-to-gable enlargement, rear dormer with Juliet balconies and rooflights. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 13-14 Christopher Close Sidcup Kent DA15 8PU | £100k–£250k | Approval of details for conditions (sustainable design, CMLP and retaining wall) pursuant to a permission for side and rear extensions and roofspace conversion to provide two self-contained flats. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 101 Berwick Road Welling Kent DA16 1RL | £50k–£100k | Part one/part two storey rear and side extension, roof space conversion with dormer and front rooflights. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 2 Forest Way Sidcup Kent DA15 8DR | £100k–£250k | Part one/part two-storey side and rear extension with roofspace conversion including hip-to-gable enlargement, rear dormer and front rooflights. | Approved |
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Conversion of roof space with alterations to roofline and rooflights and changes to ground floor fenestration (loft conversion).
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Loft conversion/roofspace works including hip-to-gable enlargement, rear dormer with Juliet balconies and rooflights.
Loft Conversion
13-14 Christopher Close Sidcup Kent DA15 8PU
Approval of details for conditions (sustainable design, CMLP and retaining wall) pursuant to a permission for side and rear extensions and roofspace conversion to provide two self-contained flats.
Loft Conversion
101 Berwick Road Welling Kent DA16 1RL
Part one/part two storey rear and side extension, roof space conversion with dormer and front rooflights.
Loft Conversion
2 Forest Way Sidcup Kent DA15 8DR
Part one/part two-storey side and rear extension with roofspace conversion including hip-to-gable enlargement, rear dormer and front rooflights.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Room | Woollett Hall Farm Water Lane Sidcup Kent DA14 5ET | £50k–£100k | Erection of a single-storey shower block with raised decking to serve the camping field. | Approved |
| New Build | 51 Blackfen Road Sidcup Kent DA15 8QB | £250k–£1m | Approval of multiple condition details (materials, drainage, landscaping, refuse, cycle, parking, lighting, vehicle charging etc.) for demolition of a dwelling and erection of a three-storey building providing six self-contained residential units. | Approved |
| Garden Room | 45 Montrose Avenue Welling Kent DA16 2QS | Under £25k | Retrospective application for rear decking and pergola. | Approved |
| New Build | 167 Wickham Street Welling Kent DA16 3BS | £100k–£250k | Erection of a detached single-storey dwelling with refuse/cycle storage, parking and EV charging. | Refused |
| Garden Room | 159 - 159A Upper Wickham Lane Welling Kent DA16 3AW | £250k–£1m | Change of use from offices (Class E) to four residential units (Class C3) and construction of two three-storey houses to the rear, with landscaping and demolition of outbuildings. | Refused |
Garden Room
Woollett Hall Farm Water Lane Sidcup Kent DA14 5ET
Erection of a single-storey shower block with raised decking to serve the camping field.
New Build
51 Blackfen Road Sidcup Kent DA15 8QB
Approval of multiple condition details (materials, drainage, landscaping, refuse, cycle, parking, lighting, vehicle charging etc.) for demolition of a dwelling and erection of a three-storey building providing six self-contained residential units.
Garden Room
45 Montrose Avenue Welling Kent DA16 2QS
Retrospective application for rear decking and pergola.
New Build
167 Wickham Street Welling Kent DA16 3BS
Erection of a detached single-storey dwelling with refuse/cycle storage, parking and EV charging.
Garden Room
159 - 159A Upper Wickham Lane Welling Kent DA16 3AW
Change of use from offices (Class E) to four residential units (Class C3) and construction of two three-storey houses to the rear, with landscaping and demolition of outbuildings.
Data sourced from Bexley Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
Recent planning applications from across Bexley — a live snapshot of what is currently in progress.
Change of Use from residential dwelling (Class C3) to HMO (Class C4) for a maximum of five people involving the erection a single storey side and rear extension and parking, refuse and cycle storage to the front.
£100k–£250kLondon
Change of use from residential dwelling to HMO for up to five people, including a single storey side and rear extension.
Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary conditions 2 (Approved Drawings) and 26 (Windows) for internal and external alterations of planning permission Ref: 21/03064/FULM for the 'Alterations and extensions to existing building to provide 16 apartments comprising 7 x 1 bed, 8 x 2 bed and 1 x 3 bed units with associated parking and amenity space'.
£250k–£1m106 Bexley Road Erith Kent DA8 3SP
Application to vary conditions for alterations and extensions to provide 16 apartments.
Application to approve details of conditions 5 (Refuse & Recycling) 6 (Green Roof) and 9 (Acoustic Assessment (Materials) pursuant to application 24/01255/FUL for Erection of a vertical extension to provide second floor, a 3 storey rear extension and associated bicycle and refuse storage, alterations to ground floor frontage fenestration to provide 6 self contained units at first and second floors (5 additional units)
£250k–£1m1 Central Avenue Welling Kent DA16 3AX
Approval of details for conditions related to a vertical extension and additional self-contained units.
Conversion of roof space involving alterations to existing roofline, including a rear dormer extension and three rooflights to side roofslope.
£50k–£100kGreater London
Conversion of roof space with rear/side dormer extensions and rooflights.
Recent applications from across the borough that builders can follow up on.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Bexley
51%
Approved
47%
Pending
2%
Refused
Most planning applications in Bexley are approved, meaning a large proportion of these projects go ahead and become real building jobs. This creates strong opportunities for builders who contact homeowners early.
Earlier contact usually means less competition.
Based on planning applications submitted over the last 30 days.
Planning Approval Times in Bexley
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Bexley, 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 Bexley
In Bexley, 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 Bexley
Bexley has historically been one of the more affordable parts of outer London, which has attracted buyers stretching their budget to get more space. Many are families who have no intention of moving again for years — so when the house needs work, they spend properly. The borough also has a significant stock of 1930s and 1950s homes that are reaching the age where renovations make financial sense: new roofs, updated electrics, and full kitchen or bathroom overhauls often run alongside the more visible planning applications.
How to Win Jobs in Bexley
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Focus on Approved Applications
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Nearby Areas
Builders operating in Bexley regularly take on jobs across nearby areas. Greenwich, Bromley, Lewisham, and Barking and Dagenham across the river are all close by and bring through a useful mix of domestic building work.
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