Updated 26 July 2026 · 147 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Camden
Browse construction leads in Camden sourced from live planning applications across the borough. From Hampstead villas to Kentish Town terraces, find homeowners preparing building work before the project goes out to quote.
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Data sourced from Camden Council planning records, updated regularly.
147
New Leads (30 Days)
£179,337
Average Project Value
51
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Camden
Camden has one of the most varied property landscapes in north London. Hampstead and Belsize Park are dominated by large Victorian and Edwardian villas on generous plots, many within conservation areas, where basement excavations and high-specification refurbishments are relatively common. Primrose Hill packs in expensive Georgian and Victorian terraces on tighter streets. Swiss Cottage and West Hampstead are more apartment-heavy, with mansion blocks and purpose-built flats producing a different type of application. Kentish Town and Gospel Oak are where the volume of terrace-based extension and loft work is highest, with a consistent stream of applications on streets that have changed hands a lot over the past decade.
Project Type Breakdown
The chart below shows recent planning applications in Camden by project type, covering the past 30 days.
In Camden, Extensions account for the majority of planning applications (79 of 173 in the last 30 days), with Heritages also showing consistent demand alongside Garden Rooms.
Project Value Insights
Camden spans a wide range of project values depending on the neighbourhood. These bands help you focus on the work that fits your capacity and the margins you are targeting.
- £25k – £50kFlat refurbishments, minor alterations, and smaller rear additions
- £50k – £100kLoft conversions, rear extensions, and combined internal and external works
- £100k – £250kBasement conversions, double-storey extensions, and substantial whole-floor refurbishments
- £250k+Full-house renovations and basement excavations, particularly in Hampstead and Primrose Hill
The highest-value projects are concentrated in Hampstead, Belsize Park, and Primrose Hill, where large properties and significant renovation budgets support some of the most ambitious domestic schemes in north London.
Recent Planning Applications in Camden
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap-Around Extension | London Borough of Camden | £100k–£250k | Erection of a single storey side infill/rear extension and a rear dormer. | Approved |
| Rear Extension | London Borough of Camden | £100k–£250k | Extending basement area and multiple extensions including rear dormer. | Approved |
| Extension | Greater London | £100k–£250k | Erection of a new third-storey extension and alterations to existing first-floor extension. | Approved |
| Extension | Greater London | £1m+ | Discharge of details for condition related to previous planning permission for roof extensions and commercial use. | Approved |
| Front Extension | Greater London | £100k–£250k | Details pursuant to condition for replacement of front dormers and other alterations. | Approved |
Wrap-Around Extension
London Borough of Camden
Erection of a single storey side infill/rear extension and a rear dormer.
Rear Extension
London Borough of Camden
Extending basement area and multiple extensions including rear dormer.
Extension
Greater London
Erection of a new third-storey extension and alterations to existing first-floor extension.
Extension
Greater London
Discharge of details for condition related to previous planning permission for roof extensions and commercial use.
Front Extension
Greater London
Details pursuant to condition for replacement of front dormers and other alterations.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Replacement of roof and loft conversion with dormer extensions. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £25k–£50k | Installation of 2x rear dormer windows. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Erection of rear dormer roof extension and installation of rooflight. | Approved |
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Replacement of roof and loft conversion with dormer extensions.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Installation of 2x rear dormer windows.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Erection of rear dormer roof extension and installation of rooflight.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Room | London Borough of Camden | £25k–£50k | Proposed single storey garden studio located in the rear garden. | Approved |
| Heritage | London Borough of Camden | £50k–£100k | Consent for works proposed under minor material amendment planning application. | Approved |
| Heritage | City of London | £25k–£50k | Internal alterations within Flat C, including kitchen relocation. | Approved |
| Heritage | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Replacement of existing air handling units on the roof. | Approved |
| Heritage | London | £250k–£1m | Infilling of loading bay and internal alterations for educational purposes. | Approved |
Garden Room
London Borough of Camden
Proposed single storey garden studio located in the rear garden.
Heritage
London Borough of Camden
Consent for works proposed under minor material amendment planning application.
Heritage
City of London
Internal alterations within Flat C, including kitchen relocation.
Heritage
Greater London
Replacement of existing air handling units on the roof.
Heritage
London
Infilling of loading bay and internal alterations for educational purposes.
Data sourced from Camden Council planning records, updated regularly.
Featured Projects
A selection of recent planning applications from across Camden that builders can act on now.
Proposed single storey, timber framed, timber clad garden studio located in the rear garden.
£25k–£50kLondon Borough of Camden
Proposed single storey garden studio located in the rear garden.
Erection of a single storey side infill/rear extension, a rear dormer, and an outbuilding in rear garden, insertion of two front rooflights and 8 x replacement solar panels to front roofslope.
£100k–£250kLondon Borough of Camden
Erection of a single storey side infill/rear extension and a rear dormer.
Listed Building Consent for works proposed under 'S.73' planning application for minor material amendment of planning permission 2023/07901/P, granted 05/12/2023 for 'Creation of a roof terrace (behind existing slate roof), installation of York stone to front lightwell with new enclosure beneath main entrance stair, replacement garage door to rear', vis: minor front and rear alterations, updated internal layouts and changes to roof terrace access stair.
£50k–£100kLondon Borough of Camden
Consent for works proposed under minor material amendment planning application.
Extending basement area, extension to ground and first floor, rear dormer extension, insertion of conservation Velux windows, alterations to fenestration and bin store.
£100k–£250kLondon Borough of Camden
Extending basement area and multiple extensions including rear dormer.
Recent Camden applications at a stage where making contact is worthwhile.
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63%
Approved
35%
Pending
2%
Rejected
Most planning applications in Camden 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.
Getting in touch earlier puts you in a stronger position before others step in.
Based on planning application outcomes over the last 3 months.
Planning Approval Times in Camden
In Camden, most planning applications are decided within 9 weeks. Smaller projects like extensions tend to be approved more quickly, while larger developments can take longer.
Domestic vs Commercial Projects in Camden
In Camden, 75% of planning applications are domestic and 25% are commercial. Both segments offer opportunities depending on the scale of work you take on.
Demand for Building Work in Camden
Property in the north of the borough around Hampstead and Belsize Park trades at prices that make moving within Camden impractical for most owners. That encourages long-term investment in the property: basements, full refurbishments, and substantial extension schemes carried out by owners who plan to stay. Further south toward Kentish Town and King's Cross, a wave of buyers has arrived in the last several years expecting to do work shortly after purchase. The combination produces a broad and active planning pipeline across different price points and project types.
How to Win Jobs in Camden
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Nearby Areas
Builders covering Camden regularly work across nearby boroughs too. Barnet, Brent, Westminster, and Islington all sit within easy range and bring through a strong mix of residential projects.
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