Updated 6 May 2026 · 214 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Croydon
Browse construction leads in Croydon drawn from active planning applications across the borough. Reach homeowners who are already committed to building work before the job is being quoted by several local firms.
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Data sourced from Croydon Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
214
New Leads (30 Days)
£201,110
Average Project Value
91
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Croydon
Croydon is one of London's largest boroughs and its housing stock reflects that scale. Victorian and Edwardian terraces dominate areas like Norbury, Thornton Heath, and South Norwood, while Purley and Sanderstead have larger detached and semi-detached homes on wider plots. That split creates two distinct markets: terraced housing work tends towards rear extensions, side returns, and loft conversions, while the southern suburbs see more ambitious schemes — double-storey additions, wraparound extensions, and full house refurbishments.
Project Type Breakdown
A breakdown of planning applications recently submitted in Croydon, showing the types of domestic construction work currently in progress across the borough.
In Croydon, Extensions account for the majority of planning applications (178 of 262 in the last 30 days), with New Builds also showing consistent demand alongside Loft Conversions.
Project Value Insights
Project values in Croydon vary considerably depending on the area and property type. Filtering by value lets you focus on the jobs that suit your capacity and margin.
- £25k – £50kSmaller rear extensions, garage conversions, and outbuildings
- £50k – £100kFull rear extensions, dormer loft conversions, and side returns
- £100k – £250kDouble-storey extensions, wraparounds, and whole-house refurbishments
- £250k+Major structural projects, new builds, and high-spec renovations
Higher-value schemes are more common in Purley, Sanderstead, and Selsdon, where larger plots and established family homes tend to attract bigger renovation budgets.
Recent Planning Applications in Croydon
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap-Around Extension | London Borough of Croydon | £100k–£250k | Erection of ground-floor front extension, first-floor side extension, and one/two-storey rear extension with solar panels. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | London Borough of Croydon | £50k–£100k | Prior approval for a single storey rear extension projecting 6m with 3m eaves height. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | London Borough of Croydon | £50k–£100k | Erection of single storey side/rear extension with alterations. | Approved |
| Single Storey Side Extension | London Borough of Croydon | £100k–£250k | Erection of a single storey side extension and dormers for roof space conversion. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | London Borough of Croydon | £100k–£250k | Discharge of condition for alterations and extensions including two storey side extension and dormer extensions for staff accommodation. | Approved |
Wrap-Around Extension
London Borough of Croydon
Erection of ground-floor front extension, first-floor side extension, and one/two-storey rear extension with solar panels.
Single Storey Rear Extension
London Borough of Croydon
Prior approval for a single storey rear extension projecting 6m with 3m eaves height.
Wrap-Around Extension
London Borough of Croydon
Erection of single storey side/rear extension with alterations.
Single Storey Side Extension
London Borough of Croydon
Erection of a single storey side extension and dormers for roof space conversion.
Double Storey Extension
London Borough of Croydon
Discharge of condition for alterations and extensions including two storey side extension and dormer extensions for staff accommodation.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | London Borough of Croydon | £100k–£250k | Increase in height of garage and porch roof, conversion of garage to habitable space, and erection of dormer extension. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | London Borough of Croydon | £100k–£250k | Erection of single storey front and rear extensions, two storey side and rear extensions and loft conversion. | Refused |
| Loft Conversion | London Borough of Croydon | £50k–£100k | Erection of rear dormer loft extension and installation of rooflights. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | London Borough of Croydon | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion including hip to gable extension, rear dormer, and rooflights. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | London Borough of Croydon | £100k–£250k | Proposed ground floor and roof extensions to existing bungalow including loft conversion extension. | Approved |
Loft Conversion
London Borough of Croydon
Increase in height of garage and porch roof, conversion of garage to habitable space, and erection of dormer extension.
Loft Conversion
London Borough of Croydon
Erection of single storey front and rear extensions, two storey side and rear extensions and loft conversion.
Loft Conversion
London Borough of Croydon
Erection of rear dormer loft extension and installation of rooflights.
Loft Conversion
London Borough of Croydon
Loft conversion including hip to gable extension, rear dormer, and rooflights.
Loft Conversion
London Borough of Croydon
Proposed ground floor and roof extensions to existing bungalow including loft conversion extension.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garage Conversion | London Borough of Croydon | £25k–£50k | Demolition of existing garage and erection of an enlarged garage with alterations to land levels. | Approved |
| New Build | London Borough of Croydon | £250k–£1m | Discharge of conditions related to the erection of two buildings comprising 31 residential apartments following the demolition of an existing dwelling. | Approved |
| Dropped Kerb | London Borough of Croydon | £250k–£1m | Details pursuant to conditions of planning permission for demolition of garage and construction of 3 two-storey detached houses. | Approved |
| Garden Room | London Borough of Croydon | £25k–£50k | Erection of an outbuilding at the rear of the property. | Refused |
| New Build | London Borough of Croydon | £250k–£1m | Details submitted for site levels related to previous planning permission. | Approved |
Garage Conversion
London Borough of Croydon
Demolition of existing garage and erection of an enlarged garage with alterations to land levels.
New Build
London Borough of Croydon
Discharge of conditions related to the erection of two buildings comprising 31 residential apartments following the demolition of an existing dwelling.
Dropped Kerb
London Borough of Croydon
Details pursuant to conditions of planning permission for demolition of garage and construction of 3 two-storey detached houses.
Garden Room
London Borough of Croydon
Erection of an outbuilding at the rear of the property.
New Build
London Borough of Croydon
Details submitted for site levels related to previous planning permission.
Data sourced from Croydon Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A selection of recent planning applications from across Croydon — live projects you can act on now.
Erection of ground-floor front extension, first-floor side extension, one/two-storey rear extension, installation of solar panels on rear roof slopes, extension to existing rear patio and all associated works
£100k–£250kLondon Borough of Croydon
Erection of ground-floor front extension, first-floor side extension, and one/two-storey rear extension with solar panels.
Erection of a single storey rear extension which projects out from the rear wall of the original house by 6 metres, with an eaves height of 3 metres and a maximum roof height of 3 metres.
£50k–£100kLondon Borough of Croydon
Prior approval for a single storey rear extension projecting 6m with 3m eaves height.
Erection of single storey side/rear extension. Alterations.
£50k–£100kLondon Borough of Croydon
Erection of single storey side/rear extension with alterations.
Erection of a single storey side extension. Erection of three dormers to rear roof slope and insertion of 7 rooflights to front roof slope in connection with conversion of resultant roof space to habitable accommodation.
£100k–£250kLondon Borough of Croydon
Erection of a single storey side extension and dormers for roof space conversion.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Outcomes in Croydon
45%
Approved
45%
Pending
10%
Rejected
In Croydon, 45% of planning applications are approved, 45% are still pending, and 10% 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 Croydon
In Croydon, most planning applications are decided within 7 weeks. Smaller projects like extensions tend to be approved more quickly, while larger developments can take longer.
Domestic vs Commercial Projects in Croydon
In Croydon, the vast majority (94%) 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 Croydon
Property prices in Croydon remain significantly lower than central London, but they have risen enough that many homeowners find it makes more financial sense to extend than to upsize. Fast rail links into central London, Gatwick, and the south coast make the borough attractive to households that need London access but want more space. That commuter demographic tends to invest seriously when they do build — jobs are well scoped and budgets are realistic.
How to Win Jobs in Croydon
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Nearby Areas
Many builders based in or around Croydon also pick up work in neighbouring boroughs. Sutton, Bromley, Merton, Lambeth, and Lewisham are all within reach and generate a useful mix of residential projects.
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