Updated 8 August 2026 · 229 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
- Spot projects while homeowners are still shaping the brief
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Data sourced from Bexley Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
229
New Leads (30 Days)
£153,673
Average Project Value
86
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 account for the majority of planning applications (182 of 279 in the last 30 days), with Garden Rooms also showing consistent demand alongside Garage Conversions.
Most Active Planning Agents in Bexley
The architects and planning agents submitting the most applications in Bexley, based on recent planning records.
- 1Bluelime
- 2London Borough of Bexley
- 3Kappa Planning Ltd
- 4Draw Plans Arch
- 5CO:DE Studios
- 6Prestige Planning LTD
- 7polar design
- 8Plan It UK
- 9Allen Planning Ltd
- 10Lichfields
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Extension | London Borough of Bexley | £50k–£100k | Conversion of roof space involving alterations to existing roofline to provide a rear dormer extension. | Approved |
| Single Storey Front Extension | London Borough of Bexley | £50k–£100k | Erection of a single storey rear extension with a smoking area and alterations to shopfront. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | London Borough of Bexley | £50k–£100k | Erection of a two-storey rear extension. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Erection of a single storey side/rear extension after demolishing the existing rear extension. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Greater London | £100k–£250k | Erection of a part one/part two storey side extension and conversion of roof space including rear dormer and rooflights. | Approved |
Rear Extension
London Borough of Bexley
Conversion of roof space involving alterations to existing roofline to provide a rear dormer extension.
Single Storey Front Extension
London Borough of Bexley
Erection of a single storey rear extension with a smoking area and alterations to shopfront.
Double Storey Extension
London Borough of Bexley
Erection of a two-storey rear extension.
Wrap-Around Extension
Greater London
Erection of a single storey side/rear extension after demolishing the existing rear extension.
Wrap-Around Extension
Greater London
Erection of a part one/part two storey side extension and conversion of roof space including rear dormer and rooflights.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | London | £100k–£250k | Erection of a single storey front/rear extension and roof space conversion with alterations including hip to gable enlargement and rear dormer. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 9 Winchelsea Avenue Bexleyheath Kent DA7 5HR | £50k–£100k | Lawful Development Certificate for roof space conversion including rear dormer extension. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 4 Faraday Road Welling Kent DA16 2ET | £50k–£100k | Lawful Development Certificate for roof space conversion with hip to gable enlargement and dormer. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £100k–£250k | Single-storey side/rear extension, roof space conversion with rear dormer, rooflights and other roofline alterations, and relocation of front entrance. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Proposed lawful development certificate for conversion of roof space including rear dormer, front rooflights and extension of soil vent pipe. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
London
Erection of a single storey front/rear extension and roof space conversion with alterations including hip to gable enlargement and rear dormer.
Loft Conversion
9 Winchelsea Avenue Bexleyheath Kent DA7 5HR
Lawful Development Certificate for roof space conversion including rear dormer extension.
Loft Conversion
4 Faraday Road Welling Kent DA16 2ET
Lawful Development Certificate for roof space conversion with hip to gable enlargement and dormer.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Single-storey side/rear extension, roof space conversion with rear dormer, rooflights and other roofline alterations, and relocation of front entrance.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Proposed lawful development certificate for conversion of roof space including rear dormer, front rooflights and extension of soil vent pipe.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | London Borough of Bexley | £250k–£1m | Erection of a detached two storey dwelling with habitable roof space and parking to the front. | Approved |
| New Build | Greater London | £250k–£1m | Approval of details for a three storey residential apartment block following the demolition of a bungalow. | Approved |
| Garden Room | Greater London | £25k–£50k | Erection of a detached single storey outbuilding in rear garden. | Approved |
| New Build | Greater London | £250k–£1m | Approval of details for a three-storey residential apartment block with 5x2 bedroom flats and 1 studio flat, following the demolition of a bungalow. | Approved |
| Dropped Kerb | Greater London | £25k–£50k | Formation of vehicular crossover and hard standing. | Approved |
New Build
London Borough of Bexley
Erection of a detached two storey dwelling with habitable roof space and parking to the front.
New Build
Greater London
Approval of details for a three storey residential apartment block following the demolition of a bungalow.
Garden Room
Greater London
Erection of a detached single storey outbuilding in rear garden.
New Build
Greater London
Approval of details for a three-storey residential apartment block with 5x2 bedroom flats and 1 studio flat, following the demolition of a bungalow.
Dropped Kerb
Greater London
Formation of vehicular crossover and hard standing.
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.
Conversion of roof space involving alterations to existing roofline to provide a rear dormer extension to existing building.
£50k–£100kLondon Borough of Bexley
Conversion of roof space involving alterations to existing roofline to provide a rear dormer extension.
Erection of a detached two storey dwelling with habitable roof space and refuse storage/electric charge point and parking to the front.
£250k–£1mLondon Borough of Bexley
Erection of a detached two storey dwelling with habitable roof space and parking to the front.
Change of use from Dry Cleaners (Class E (c)iii) to a Micro Pub (Class Sui Generis) together with erection of a single storey rear extension including provision of a smoking area and alterations to existing shopfront.
£50k–£100kLondon Borough of Bexley
Erection of a single storey rear extension with a smoking area and alterations to shopfront.
Erection of a part one/part two storey rear and side extension.
£50k–£100kLondon Borough of Bexley
Erection of a two-storey rear extension.
Recent applications from across the borough that builders can follow up on.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Outcomes in Bexley
38%
Approved
60%
Pending
2%
Rejected
In Bexley, 38% of planning applications are approved, 60% are still pending, and 2% are rejected. Contacting homeowners early gives you the best chance of winning work.
Timing matters — earlier contact usually means less competition.
Based on planning application outcomes over the last 3 months.
Planning Approval Times in Bexley
In Bexley, 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 Bexley
In Bexley, the vast majority (93%) 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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Target Higher-Value Projects
Filter for projects over £50k. Fewer builders compete for larger jobs, giving you better margins and longer contracts.
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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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