Updated 13 July 2026 · 185 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.

185

New Leads (30 Days)

£177,322

Average Project Value

68

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.

Extension
93
Heritage
82
Garden Room
23
New Build
10
Dropped Kerb
3
Loft Conversion
2
Garage Conversion
2
Porch
2

In Camden, Extensions account for the majority of planning applications (93 of 217 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

Single Storey Rear Extension

Greater London

£50k–£100kApproved

Single storey rear extension and internal reconfigurations with landscaping.

Single Storey Rear Extension

Greater London

£100k–£250kApproved

Single storey rear extension and various internal alterations including landscaping.

Wrap-Around Extension

London Borough of Camden

£100k–£250kApproved

Erection of a single storey side infill/rear extension and a rear dormer.

Rear Extension

London Borough of Camden

£100k–£250kApproved

Extending basement area and multiple extensions including rear dormer.

Rear Extension

Greater London

£100k–£250kApproved

Extensions and alterations including lowering of the rear section and fenestration alterations.

Loft Conversions

Loft Conversion

Greater London

£50k–£100kApproved

Replacement of roof and loft conversion with dormer extensions.

Loft Conversion

Greater London

£50k–£100kPending

Erection of rear dormer and replacement of front dormer.

Other Projects

Heritage

Greater London

£50k–£100kRefused

Installation of 18 flagpoles and alterations to courtyard surfacing.

Heritage

London Borough of Camden

£50k–£100kApproved

Consent for works proposed under minor material amendment planning application.

Heritage

City of London

£25k–£50kApproved

Internal alterations within Flat C, including kitchen relocation.

Heritage

Greater London

£1m+Approved

Details of a memorial plaque required by condition of previous planning permission.

Heritage

London

£25k–£50kApproved

Alterations for the installation and display of non-illuminated fascia signs.

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.

Installation of 18 flagpoles and associated alterations to courtyard surfacing including lifting, regrading, and reinstatement of paving to provide level access.

£50k–£100k

Greater London

Installation of 18 flagpoles and alterations to courtyard surfacing.

Single storey rear extension, internal reconfigurations, installation of double-glazed windows and doors, landscaping to rear garden and erection of outbuilding amongst other alterations to the property.

£50k–£100k

Greater London

Single storey rear extension and internal reconfigurations with landscaping.

Single storey rear extension, installation of double-glazed windows and doors, landscaping to rear garden and erection of outbuilding amongst other alterations to the property.

£100k–£250k

Greater London

Single storey rear extension and various internal alterations including landscaping.

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–£250k

London Borough of Camden

Erection of a single storey side infill/rear extension and a rear dormer.

Recent Camden applications at a stage where making contact is worthwhile.

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Planning Application Outcomes in Camden

45%

Approved

53%

Pending

2%

Rejected

In Camden, 45% of planning applications are approved, 53% are still pending, and 2% are rejected. Contacting homeowners early gives you the best chance of winning work.

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

Average approval time10 weeks
Typical residential projects12 weeks
New builds20 weeks

In Camden, most planning applications are decided within 10 weeks. Smaller projects like extensions tend to be approved more quickly, while larger developments can take longer.

Domestic vs Commercial Projects in Camden

Domestic76%
Commercial24%

In Camden, 76% of planning applications are domestic and 24% 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

Contact Homeowners Early

Planning applications show who is preparing to build across Camden. Getting in early gives you a genuine advantage over builders who wait to be approached.

Focus on Approved Applications

Prioritise leads that have already received planning approval. These homeowners are ready to hire and start work.

Target Higher-Value Projects

Filter for projects over £50k. Fewer builders compete for larger jobs, giving you better margins and longer contracts.

How BuildAlert Works

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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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