Updated 23 August 2026 · 202 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.
202
New Leads (30 Days)
£169,154
Average Project Value
75
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 (153 of 249 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
- 3UPP Architects + Town Planners
- 4Draw Plans Arch
- 5Lichfields
- 6Plan It UK
- 7polar design
- 8Nexus Planning
- 9Allen Planning Ltd
- 10Montagu Evans
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 |
| Double Storey Extension | London Borough of Bexley | £50k–£100k | Erection of a two-storey rear extension. | Approved |
| Extension | Former 475 Blackfen Road Sidcup Kent | £50k–£100k | Approval of details for sound insulation and cycle parking related to a third floor extension for a self-contained flat. | Approved |
| Front Extension | Greater London | £100k–£250k | First floor extension with accommodation in roofslope, including front dormer and rooflights. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Erection of a single storey side/rear extension after demolishing the existing rear extension. | Approved |
Rear Extension
London Borough of Bexley
Conversion of roof space involving alterations to existing roofline to provide a rear dormer extension.
Double Storey Extension
London Borough of Bexley
Erection of a two-storey rear extension.
Extension
Former 475 Blackfen Road Sidcup Kent
Approval of details for sound insulation and cycle parking related to a third floor extension for a self-contained flat.
Front Extension
Greater London
First floor extension with accommodation in roofslope, including front dormer and rooflights.
Wrap-Around Extension
Greater London
Erection of a single storey side/rear extension after demolishing the existing rear extension.
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 | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Conversion of roof space involving alterations to existing roofline, including a dormer extension at rear. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Conversion of roof space involving alterations to existing roofline, including a dormer extension at rear, and rooflights to front roofslope. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Lawful development certificate (proposed) for the conversion of roof space including hip to gable enlargement, rear dormer extension and rooflights to front and rear roof slope. | Approved |
| 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
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
Greater London
Conversion of roof space involving alterations to existing roofline, including a dormer extension at rear.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Conversion of roof space involving alterations to existing roofline, including a dormer extension at rear, and rooflights to front roofslope.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Lawful development certificate (proposed) for the conversion of roof space including hip to gable enlargement, rear dormer extension and rooflights to front and rear roof slope.
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.
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 refuse storage, cycle storage, and landscaping for 3 terraced dwellings. | Approved |
| Garden Room | Greater London | £25k–£50k | Erection of a detached single storey outbuilding in rear garden. | Approved |
| Garden Room | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Retrospective planning for a detached single storey outbuilding in the rear garden. | Approved |
| Garden Room | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Erection of a single storey detached outbuilding. | 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 refuse storage, cycle storage, and landscaping for 3 terraced dwellings.
Garden Room
Greater London
Erection of a detached single storey outbuilding in rear garden.
Garden Room
Greater London
Retrospective planning for a detached single storey outbuilding in the rear garden.
Garden Room
Greater London
Erection of a single storey detached outbuilding.
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.
Erection of a part one/part two storey rear and side extension.
£50k–£100kLondon Borough of Bexley
Erection of a two-storey rear extension.
Application to approve details of conditions 5 (Sound Insulation) and 6 (Cycle Parking) pursuant to application 23/02859/FUL for Extension at third floor level to form a self-contained flat.
£50k–£100kFormer 475 Blackfen Road Sidcup Kent
Approval of details for sound insulation and cycle parking related to a third floor extension for a self-contained flat.
Recent applications from across the borough that builders can follow up on.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Outcomes in Bexley
42%
Approved
56%
Pending
2%
Rejected
In Bexley, 42% of planning applications are approved, 56% 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 (91%) 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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