Updated 22 October 2026 · 290 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Bromley
Track construction leads in Bromley using recently published planning application data. See which homeowners are planning building work across the borough and make contact while the job is still being scoped.
- Sourced from Bromley Council planning submissions
- Find projects while homeowners are still planning the work
- No bidding platforms or shared enquiry lists
Data sourced from Bromley Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
290
New Leads (30 Days)
£127,629
Average Project Value
105
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Bromley
Bromley has a strong suburban housing market, with larger detached and semi-detached homes in areas like Chislehurst, Petts Wood, Orpington, and Bickley. That gives many homeowners enough plot space for side extensions, rear additions, loft conversions, and garden buildings. Around Beckenham and Bromley town, older family houses and period properties also create regular demand for refurbishments and structural alterations.
Project Type Breakdown
The figures below show the spread of recent planning applications in Bromley by project type, giving builders a clear picture of where the work is concentrated.
In Bromley, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 240 of the 290 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Loft Conversions also showing consistent demand alongside Porches. 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 Bromley
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Bromley, based on recent planning records.
- 1Ideaplan
- 2Crofton Design Services Ltd.
- 3Plan It UK
- 4Jagma Property Services
- 5Resi Design Ltd
- 6McCarron Architects
- 7PLANS BY PARK LTD
- 8a3architecture London Ltd
- 9Robinson Escott Planning
- 10Hoc Studio Architects
Project Value Insights
Sorting leads by project value helps you focus your time on the opportunities that match your business. Here is what different budget brackets typically cover in Bromley.
- £25k – £50kGarage conversions, single-storey rear extensions, and garden rooms
- £50k – £100kLarger rear extensions, dormer loft conversions, and side extensions
- £100k – £250kDouble-storey extensions, wraparounds, and substantial home refurbishments
- £250k+Major structural projects, high-spec refurbishments, and whole-house renovations
The highest-value projects tend to be concentrated in Chislehurst, Petts Wood, and the roads immediately around Bromley town centre, where larger properties and stronger household incomes support bigger budgets.
Recent Planning Applications in Bromley
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Storey Side Extension | CLIFFS COTTAGE, NORSTED LANE, ORPINGTON, BR6 7PQ | £100k–£250k | Single storey side extension and garage conversion with elevational alterations. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 43 RODWAY ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 3JP | £250k–£1m | Replacement of garage and construction of one/two storey side and rear extensions. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | THORN COTTAGE, DOWNE ROAD, KESTON, BR2 6AD | £50k–£100k | Single storey front, rear and side extensions with elevational alterations. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | 13 HAMBRO AVENUE, HAYES, BROMLEY, BR2 7LS | £100k–£250k | Single storey front extension and part one/two storey rear extension. | Approved |
| Single Storey Side Extension | 3 ABBOTS CLOSE, ORPINGTON, BR5 1HW | £50k–£100k | Single storey side extension. | Approved |
Single Storey Side Extension
CLIFFS COTTAGE, NORSTED LANE, ORPINGTON, BR6 7PQ
Single storey side extension and garage conversion with elevational alterations.
Wrap-Around Extension
43 RODWAY ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 3JP
Replacement of garage and construction of one/two storey side and rear extensions.
Wrap-Around Extension
THORN COTTAGE, DOWNE ROAD, KESTON, BR2 6AD
Single storey front, rear and side extensions with elevational alterations.
Double Storey Extension
13 HAMBRO AVENUE, HAYES, BROMLEY, BR2 7LS
Single storey front extension and part one/two storey rear extension.
Single Storey Side Extension
3 ABBOTS CLOSE, ORPINGTON, BR5 1HW
Single storey side extension.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 64A SOUTH EDEN PARK ROAD, BECKENHAM, BR3 3BG | £250k–£1m | Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a two storey rear extension, roof alterations, and loft conversion with roof extension. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion involving hip-to-gable alteration, a rear dormer and two front rooflights. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 19 ARTHUR ROAD, BIGGIN HILL, WESTERHAM, TN16 3DD | £50k–£100k | Part-retention of chimney demolition and construction of part hipped-to-gable loft conversion with side roof dormers. | Refused |
| Loft Conversion | 130 CUDHAM LANE NORTH, CUDHAM, SEVENOAKS, TN14 7QS | £50k–£100k | Lawful development certificate (proposed) for enlargement of a rear dormer and part conversion of the garage. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | THE POPLARS, WESTERHAM ROAD, KESTON, BR2 6AG | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion with rear and front dormers, Juliet balcony and side rooflights. | Approved |
Loft Conversion
64A SOUTH EDEN PARK ROAD, BECKENHAM, BR3 3BG
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a two storey rear extension, roof alterations, and loft conversion with roof extension.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Loft conversion involving hip-to-gable alteration, a rear dormer and two front rooflights.
Loft Conversion
19 ARTHUR ROAD, BIGGIN HILL, WESTERHAM, TN16 3DD
Part-retention of chimney demolition and construction of part hipped-to-gable loft conversion with side roof dormers.
Loft Conversion
130 CUDHAM LANE NORTH, CUDHAM, SEVENOAKS, TN14 7QS
Lawful development certificate (proposed) for enlargement of a rear dormer and part conversion of the garage.
Loft Conversion
THE POPLARS, WESTERHAM ROAD, KESTON, BR2 6AG
Loft conversion with rear and front dormers, Juliet balcony and side rooflights.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | THE DINGLE, KELSEY LANE, BECKENHAM, BR3 3NE | £250k–£1m | Erection of one detached dwelling and one self-build detached dwelling with access and parking. | Approved |
| Garage Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Construction of a detached double garage/workshop with a new permeable driveway and reinstatement of front vehicle access. | Refused |
| Garden Room | 17 WICKHAM COURT ROAD, WEST WICKHAM, BR4 9LN | £25k–£50k | Erection of a single-storey detached outbuilding in the rear garden to replace the existing. | Approved |
| New Build | LAND REAR OF 7 TO 25, STOWE ROAD, ORPINGTON | £100k–£250k | Erection of a two-storey detached three-bedroom dwelling with associated car parking, private amenity, landscaping, refuse and cycle storage. | Refused |
| Heritage | THE TOWER, THE CLOCK HOUSE, 83 TWEEDY ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 1RP | £25k–£50k | Listed building consent for installation of a new internal staircase to access the second and third floors. | Approved |
New Build
THE DINGLE, KELSEY LANE, BECKENHAM, BR3 3NE
Erection of one detached dwelling and one self-build detached dwelling with access and parking.
Garage Conversion
Greater London
Construction of a detached double garage/workshop with a new permeable driveway and reinstatement of front vehicle access.
Garden Room
17 WICKHAM COURT ROAD, WEST WICKHAM, BR4 9LN
Erection of a single-storey detached outbuilding in the rear garden to replace the existing.
New Build
LAND REAR OF 7 TO 25, STOWE ROAD, ORPINGTON
Erection of a two-storey detached three-bedroom dwelling with associated car parking, private amenity, landscaping, refuse and cycle storage.
Heritage
THE TOWER, THE CLOCK HOUSE, 83 TWEEDY ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 1RP
Listed building consent for installation of a new internal staircase to access the second and third floors.
Data sourced from Bromley Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
Recent planning applications from across Bromley — a sample of the work currently in the pipeline.
Single storey side extension and conversion of garage into habitable rooms with elevational alterations
£100k–£250kCLIFFS COTTAGE, NORSTED LANE, ORPINGTON, BR6 7PQ
Single storey side extension and garage conversion with elevational alterations.
Replacement of existing garage, construction of one/two storey side and rear extensions, roof alterations to include rear roof dormer, extension of rear garden patio with raised steps and elevational alterations.
£250k–£1m43 RODWAY ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 3JP
Replacement of garage and construction of one/two storey side and rear extensions.
Single storey front, rear and side extensions with elevational alterations. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
£50k–£100kTHORN COTTAGE, DOWNE ROAD, KESTON, BR2 6AD
Single storey front, rear and side extensions with elevational alterations.
Single storey front extension and part one/two storey rear extension, and roof alteration to existing side extension with increased roof height.
£100k–£250k13 HAMBRO AVENUE, HAYES, BROMLEY, BR2 7LS
Single storey front extension and part one/two storey rear extension.
Recent applications from across the borough that builders can follow up on.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Bromley
34%
Approved
55%
Pending
11%
Refused
In Bromley, 34% of planning applications are approved, 55% are still pending, and 11% are refused. Pending applications can give builders an opportunity to make contact while projects are still at an early stage.
Reaching out while applications are still active helps you get ahead of the pack.
Based on planning applications submitted over the last 30 days.
Planning Approval Times in Bromley
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Bromley, 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 Bromley
In Bromley, 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 Bromley
Bromley appeals to families who want more space without leaving London completely. Good schools, rail links, and higher-value residential pockets mean many owners are prepared to invest properly when they decide to build. For contractors, that often means better-scoped projects, realistic budgets, and homeowners who are already thinking beyond a quick repair job.
How to Win Jobs in Bromley
Contact Homeowners Early
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Focus on Approved Applications
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Target Higher-Value Projects
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Nearby Areas
Builders covering Bromley frequently take on work in neighbouring boroughs too. Lewisham, Greenwich, Croydon, and Bexley all sit within easy reach and generate a comparable volume of domestic projects.
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