Updated 23 August 2026 · 170 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.
170
New Leads (30 Days)
£199,191
Average Project Value
66
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. Planning restrictions vary sharply by street here too. Croydon has an Article 4 Direction removing permitted development rights for converting a single dwelling into a small HMO, so that conversion always needs a full planning application. Several conservation areas, including Chatsworth Road and The Waldrons, carry their own Article 4 Directions restricting work that would otherwise be permitted development, and separate directions protect open land around Kenley Aerodrome and control specific works on Mitchley Hill, Dunmail Drive, and Warminster Road in South Norwood.
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 (139 of 217 in the last 30 days), with Loft Conversions also showing consistent demand alongside New Builds.
Most Active Planning Agents in Croydon
The architects and planning agents submitting the most applications in Croydon, based on recent planning records.
- 1W J Kent Tree Surgeons Ltd
- 2CANOPY PLANNING SERVICES LTD
- 3KJC Architects
- 4LPR Design
- 5Rapleys LLP
- 6Expertrees Ltd
- 7Resi Design Ltd
- 8Benton Arboriculture
- 9Iceni Projects
- 10Jefferson Sheard Architects
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Storey Side Extension | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Erection of a single storey side extension. | Refused |
| Rear Extension | 28 Kidderminster Road Croydon CR0 2UE | £50k–£100k | Erection of rear roof extensions and rooflights to facilitate an additional bedroom. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 13 Harold Road Upper Norwood London SE19 3PU | £50k–£100k | Single storey side/rear extension and rear facing roof dormer with rooflights. | Refused |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 258 Whitehorse Lane South Norwood London SE25 6UR | £50k–£100k | Proposed single storey side/rear extension. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | 9 Malvern Road Thornton Heath CR7 7LU | £50k–£100k | Single storey rear extension following demolition of conservatory and insertion of roof lights. | Approved |
Single Storey Side Extension
Greater London
Erection of a single storey side extension.
Rear Extension
28 Kidderminster Road Croydon CR0 2UE
Erection of rear roof extensions and rooflights to facilitate an additional bedroom.
Wrap-Around Extension
13 Harold Road Upper Norwood London SE19 3PU
Single storey side/rear extension and rear facing roof dormer with rooflights.
Wrap-Around Extension
258 Whitehorse Lane South Norwood London SE25 6UR
Proposed single storey side/rear extension.
Single Storey Rear Extension
9 Malvern Road Thornton Heath CR7 7LU
Single storey rear extension following demolition of conservatory and insertion of roof lights.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £250k–£1m | Part two, part single storey rear extension, double storey side extension and loft conversion with dormers and roof lights, creating 5 flats. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 22 Inwood Avenue Coulsdon CR5 1LN | £100k–£250k | Proposed ground floor and roof extensions to existing bungalow with internal alterations. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 76 Gravel Hill Croydon CR0 5BE | £100k–£250k | Demolition of existing ground floor rear extension and erection of a single storey rear extension, along with dormer extension and roof lights for habitable accommodation. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 61 The Chase Norbury London SW16 3AE | £100k–£250k | Erection of a single-storey rear extension, part first-floor rear extension, part front extension, and loft conversion including rear dormer and rooflights. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 26 Pytchley Crescent Upper Norwood London SE19 3QT | £100k–£250k | Demolition of existing annexe and erection of part single/part double storey side/rear extension with loft conversion. | Approved |
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Part two, part single storey rear extension, double storey side extension and loft conversion with dormers and roof lights, creating 5 flats.
Loft Conversion
22 Inwood Avenue Coulsdon CR5 1LN
Proposed ground floor and roof extensions to existing bungalow with internal alterations.
Loft Conversion
76 Gravel Hill Croydon CR0 5BE
Demolition of existing ground floor rear extension and erection of a single storey rear extension, along with dormer extension and roof lights for habitable accommodation.
Loft Conversion
61 The Chase Norbury London SW16 3AE
Erection of a single-storey rear extension, part first-floor rear extension, part front extension, and loft conversion including rear dormer and rooflights.
Loft Conversion
26 Pytchley Crescent Upper Norwood London SE19 3QT
Demolition of existing annexe and erection of part single/part double storey side/rear extension with loft conversion.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | London Borough of Croydon | £1m+ | Discharge of conditions related to demolition and erection of a four storey building with commercial and residential use. | Approved |
| New Build | 24A Norwich Road Thornton Heath CR7 8NA | £50k–£100k | Erection of a single-storey detached garden office building in the rear garden. | Approved |
| New Build | 49 Derby Road Croydon CR0 3SF | £100k–£250k | Erection of a part single/part two storey house at the rear of 49 Derby Road. | Refused |
| New Build | Endlesham Court 131 Woodcote Valley Road Purley CR8 3BN | £250k–£1m | Discharge of conditions related to the demolition of a dwelling and construction of a three-storey building with 8 flats. | Approved |
| New Build | 165 Godstone Road And Land R/O Of Birchwood Court And Douglas Court Kenley CR8 5BL | £250k–£1m | Outline application for demolition and erection of 8 semi-detached houses. | Refused |
New Build
London Borough of Croydon
Discharge of conditions related to demolition and erection of a four storey building with commercial and residential use.
New Build
24A Norwich Road Thornton Heath CR7 8NA
Erection of a single-storey detached garden office building in the rear garden.
New Build
49 Derby Road Croydon CR0 3SF
Erection of a part single/part two storey house at the rear of 49 Derby Road.
New Build
Endlesham Court 131 Woodcote Valley Road Purley CR8 3BN
Discharge of conditions related to the demolition of a dwelling and construction of a three-storey building with 8 flats.
New Build
165 Godstone Road And Land R/O Of Birchwood Court And Douglas Court Kenley CR8 5BL
Outline application for demolition and erection of 8 semi-detached houses.
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.
Discharge of Conditions 10 (Historic Building Record), 11 (Written Scheme of Investigation - Archaeology) and 12 (Public Engagement - Archaeology) attached to permission 23/01206/FUL for Demolition of existing buildings and erection of a four storey building comprising ground floor commercial floorspace (Class E) and 9 flats with associated amenity space, cycle and refuse storage.
£1m+London Borough of Croydon
Discharge of conditions related to demolition and erection of a four storey building with commercial and residential use.
Erection of a part two, part single storey rear extension, double storey side extension and loft conversion including two rear dormers and roof lights, together with the subdivision of the property to create 2 x 3 bed flats and 3 x 2 bed flats with associated cycle and bin stores and landscaping.
£250k–£1mGreater London
Part two, part single storey rear extension, double storey side extension and loft conversion with dormers and roof lights, creating 5 flats.
Erection of a single-storey detached garden office building in the rear garden of Flat A (ground floor).
£50k–£100k24A Norwich Road Thornton Heath CR7 8NA
Erection of a single-storey detached garden office building in the rear garden.
Erection of a single storey side extension
£50k–£100kGreater London
Erection of a single storey side extension.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Outcomes in Croydon
45%
Approved
47%
Pending
8%
Rejected
In Croydon, 45% of planning applications are approved, 47% are still pending, and 8% 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 (84%) 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
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