Updated 21 September 2026 · 62 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.
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New Leads (30 Days)
£203,427
Average Project Value
24
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 (38 of 71 in the last 30 days), with Heritages also showing consistent demand alongside Garden Rooms.
Most Active Architects and Planning Consultants in Camden
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Camden, based on recent planning records.
- 1Newmark
- 2SM Planning
- 3Smith Jenkins Ltd
- 4The Planning Lab
- 5Turley
- 6Mole Architcets Ltd
- 7Besant Planning
- 8Gazey Architects
- 9Tasou Associates Limited
- 10Charlton Brown Architects
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side Extension | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Retrospective application for increased depth of side extension and boundary wall alterations. | Approved |
| Rear Extension | Greater London | £100k–£250k | Infill extension, first floor terrace, and dormer roof extension to the rear. | Approved |
| Side Extension | Greater London | £1m+ | Details for redevelopment of former public house with residential accommodation and new flexible Class E floorspace. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Demolition of conservatory and construction of a single storey rear extension. | Approved |
| Extension | Greater London | £100k–£250k | Details pursuant to land contamination condition of previous planning permission for extension and outbuilding. | Approved |
Side Extension
Greater London
Retrospective application for increased depth of side extension and boundary wall alterations.
Rear Extension
Greater London
Infill extension, first floor terrace, and dormer roof extension to the rear.
Side Extension
Greater London
Details for redevelopment of former public house with residential accommodation and new flexible Class E floorspace.
Single Storey Rear Extension
Greater London
Demolition of conservatory and construction of a single storey rear extension.
Extension
Greater London
Details pursuant to land contamination condition of previous planning permission for extension and outbuilding.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Flat 3, 2 St Alban's Road, London, NW5 1RD | £50k–£100k | Replace existing pitched roofs with a roof extension including a rear dormer and rooflight, install two front rooflights, replace front and rear windows and carry out associated works. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Flat 9 Heath Lodge, 4 St Alban's Road, London, NW5 1RD | £50k–£100k | Replace existing pitched roofs with a roof extension including a rear dormer and rooflight, install two front rooflights, replace front and rear windows and carry out associated works to the flat. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Alterations to roof form with increased front and rear pitches, changes to front and rear dormers, installation of three rear rooflights and PV panels, and repositioning of lower ground floor entrance door. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
Flat 3, 2 St Alban's Road, London, NW5 1RD
Replace existing pitched roofs with a roof extension including a rear dormer and rooflight, install two front rooflights, replace front and rear windows and carry out associated works.
Loft Conversion
Flat 9 Heath Lodge, 4 St Alban's Road, London, NW5 1RD
Replace existing pitched roofs with a roof extension including a rear dormer and rooflight, install two front rooflights, replace front and rear windows and carry out associated works to the flat.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Alterations to roof form with increased front and rear pitches, changes to front and rear dormers, installation of three rear rooflights and PV panels, and repositioning of lower ground floor entrance door.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage | Greater London | £25k–£50k | Replacement of timber railings and gate with wrought iron at the front boundary and roof terrace. | Approved |
| Heritage | Greater London | £100k–£250k | Remedial structural works to stabilize settlement and cracking. | Approved |
| Heritage | London | £100k–£250k | Remedial structural works to stabilize settlement and cracking in a listed building. | Approved |
| Garden Room | Greater London | £25k–£50k | Erection of a rear outbuilding. | Approved |
| Heritage | Greater London | £25k–£50k | Approval of details for new fireplace chimneypiece in listed building. | Approved |
Heritage
Greater London
Replacement of timber railings and gate with wrought iron at the front boundary and roof terrace.
Heritage
Greater London
Remedial structural works to stabilize settlement and cracking.
Heritage
London
Remedial structural works to stabilize settlement and cracking in a listed building.
Garden Room
Greater London
Erection of a rear outbuilding.
Heritage
Greater London
Approval of details for new fireplace chimneypiece in listed building.
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.
Amendment to condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 2024/5647/P dated 03/09/2025 for the erection of rear conservatory and infilling of rear lightwell to create internal space; replacement of existing tool shed with side extension; alterations to front lightwell including relocation of stair and creation of storage space. Namely, omission of the front lightwell, the increased in height and depth side extension with new stepped access, and alterations to the material finish and height of the boundary wall on the flank elevation. Part retrospective.
£50k–£100kGreater London
Retrospective application for increased depth of side extension and boundary wall alterations.
Replacement of existing timber railings and gate to the front boundary wall and at the existing roof terrace, with wrought iron railings and gate
£25k–£50kGreater London
Replacement of timber railings and gate with wrought iron at the front boundary and roof terrace.
Erection of an infill extension at ground floor level; replacement of an existing first floor window with a door and installation of a balustrade to form a first floor terrace above the extension; installation of a garden shed; and erection of a dormer roof extension all to the rear elevation, including the installation of three rooflights to the front roof slope, a rooflight to the flank elevation, and replacement of existing windows to the front elevation.
£100k–£250kGreater London
Infill extension, first floor terrace, and dormer roof extension to the rear.
Details pursuant to Condition 15(C) (Construction Monitoring Report) of planning permission ref. 2022/4514/P (dated 11/09/2024) for: Redevelopment of existing former public house / live music venue (Sui Generis) and ancillary residential accommodation above - including enlargement of existing basement, 1st and 2nd floor extensions (fronting Camden Road and Brecknock Road) and creation of mansard roof above existing building, and associated works - in association with the re-provision of public house / live music venue (Sui Generis) at ground and basement levels (fronting onto Camden Road and Brecknock Road); creation of new flexible Class E floorspace at ground and basement levels (fronting onto Brecknock Road); and the creation of self-contained flats (Class C3) on the upper floors, accessed from Brecknock Road.
£1m+Greater London
Details for redevelopment of former public house with residential accommodation and new flexible Class E floorspace.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Outcomes in Camden
53%
Approved
47%
Pending
0%
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 8 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, 58% of planning applications are domestic and 42% 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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