Updated 17 September 2026 · 171 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.
171
New Leads (30 Days)
£229,613
Average Project Value
76
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 (121 of 225 in the last 30 days), with Loft Conversions also showing consistent demand alongside New Builds.
Most Active Architects and Planning Consultants in Croydon
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Croydon, based on recent planning records.
- 1CANOPY PLANNING SERVICES LTD
- 2LPR Design
- 3Jefferson Sheard Architects
- 4Resi Design Ltd
- 5Iceni Projects
- 6MEK Town Planning and Design Consultants Ltd
- 7The Harvest Partnership
- 8MYD Studio London Limited
- 9Icon Designs
- 10Pringle.Design Limited
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side Extension | London Borough of Croydon | £250k–£1m | Erection of three storey side extension and conversion of existing dwelling to form three flats. | Approved |
| Extension | London | £250k–£1m | Proposal to add roof extensions and a mansard third floor to create 5 self-contained flats, with associated landscaping and alterations. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | Greater London | £100k–£250k | Conversion of garage into habitable space, alteration to front fenestration, and two-storey rear extension. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Erection of part single-storey and part two-storey side/front extension, along with a single-storey side 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 |
Side Extension
London Borough of Croydon
Erection of three storey side extension and conversion of existing dwelling to form three flats.
Extension
London
Proposal to add roof extensions and a mansard third floor to create 5 self-contained flats, with associated landscaping and alterations.
Double Storey Extension
Greater London
Conversion of garage into habitable space, alteration to front fenestration, and two-storey rear extension.
Double Storey Extension
Greater London
Erection of part single-storey and part two-storey side/front extension, along with a single-storey side 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 | £50k–£100k | Proposed loft conversion from hip to gable. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £100k–£250k | Proposed single-storey rear extension, double-storey side extension, and loft conversion. | 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 | Warehouse 516 London Road Thornton Heath CR7 7HQ | £50k–£100k | Erection of a rear dormer window for a loft conversion with French doors and Juliet balconies. | 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
Proposed loft conversion from hip to gable.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Proposed single-storey rear extension, double-storey side extension, and loft conversion.
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
Warehouse 516 London Road Thornton Heath CR7 7HQ
Erection of a rear dormer window for a loft conversion with French doors and Juliet balconies.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Room | 52 Selwood Road Croydon CR0 7JR | £25k–£50k | Erection of a single storey outbuilding in the rear garden. | Approved |
| New Build | Land To Rear Of 198 Harrington Road South Norwood London SE25 4NE | Non-material amendment to cycle and bin storage for a development of 9 dwellings. | Approved | |
| New Build | 30 Chipstead Valley Road Coulsdon CR5 2RA | £250k–£1m | Erection of a two-storey dwelling to the rear with associated outdoor amenity space and facilities. | Refused |
| New Build | Garage Block Adjoining 24 Balfour Road South Norwood London | £250k–£1m | Discharge of conditions related to a previously approved single storey dwelling house. | Approved |
| Garden Room | 57 Ockley Road Croydon CR0 3DS | £250k–£1m | Demolition of existing outbuilding to erect a two-storey building for flats. | Refused |
Garden Room
52 Selwood Road Croydon CR0 7JR
Erection of a single storey outbuilding in the rear garden.
New Build
Land To Rear Of 198 Harrington Road South Norwood London SE25 4NE
Non-material amendment to cycle and bin storage for a development of 9 dwellings.
New Build
30 Chipstead Valley Road Coulsdon CR5 2RA
Erection of a two-storey dwelling to the rear with associated outdoor amenity space and facilities.
New Build
Garage Block Adjoining 24 Balfour Road South Norwood London
Discharge of conditions related to a previously approved single storey dwelling house.
Garden Room
57 Ockley Road Croydon CR0 3DS
Demolition of existing outbuilding to erect a two-storey building for flats.
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.
Retention of three storey side extension and rear dormer extensions, proposed minor alterations including addition of windows in rear dormer and on front facade to include front rooflights and the addition of a top floor balcony; erection of cycle and refuse storage and conversion of the existing dwelling to form three flats
£250k–£1mLondon Borough of Croydon
Erection of three storey side extension and conversion of existing dwelling to form three flats.
Erection of roof extensions and mansard third floor to existing building and outbuilding, linked by a two-storey bridge, to provide 5 additional self-contained flats; reconfiguration of Flats 2, 10 and 11; provision of communal roof terrace, play area, cycle and refuse storage; associated landscaping and external alterations (car-free).
£250k–£1mLondon
Proposal to add roof extensions and a mansard third floor to create 5 self-contained flats, with associated landscaping and alterations.
Conversion of garage into habitable space, alteration to front fenestration, and two-storey rear extension.
£100k–£250kGreater London
Conversion of garage into habitable space, alteration to front fenestration, and two-storey rear extension.
Loft conversion including 2 x hip to gable extensions and installation of 3 rooflights to the front roof slope and 3 rooflights to the rear roof slope.
£50k–£100kGreater London
Proposed loft conversion from hip to gable.
Active applications you can follow up on before the work is widely quoted.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Outcomes in Croydon
41%
Approved
52%
Pending
7%
Rejected
In Croydon, 41% of planning applications are approved, 52% are still pending, and 7% are rejected. Contacting homeowners early gives you the best chance of winning work.
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, 77% of planning applications are domestic and 23% are commercial. Both segments offer opportunities depending on the scale of work you take on.
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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