Updated 21 September 2026 · 26 new leads in the last 30 days

Construction Leads in Hackney

Get construction leads in Hackney straight from newly logged planning applications. See who is applying for building work across the borough and reach out while the project is still on the drawing board.

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Data sourced from Hackney Council planning records and updated on an ongoing basis.

26

New Leads (30 Days)

£118,269

Average Project Value

12

High Value Projects

Over £100k

Extensions

Most Common Project

Construction Trends in Hackney

Side return and rear extensions dominate the applications coming out of Hackney, driven by streets of narrow Victorian terraces in areas like Stoke Newington, De Beauvoir Town, and London Fields. Loft conversions and basement digs are common too, since extending upwards or downwards is often the only way to add space on a tight urban plot. Ex-warehouse conversions around Haggerston and Hoxton bring a different kind of work, including internal reconfigurations and mezzanine additions.

Project Type Breakdown

Below is a snapshot of what kind of construction work is currently being applied for across Hackney, based on recent planning submissions.

Extension
24
Loft Conversion
3
Heritage
1
Garage Conversion
0
Garden Room
0
Porch
0
New Build
0
Dropped Kerb
0

In Hackney, Extensions account for the majority of planning applications (24 of 28 in the last 30 days), with Loft Conversions also showing consistent demand alongside Heritages.

Project Value Insights

Filtering by budget range makes it easier to spot the projects worth chasing in Hackney rather than working through every application that comes in.

  • £25k – £50kGarden studios, small loft rooms, and internal reconfigurations
  • £50k – £100kSide return extensions and standard loft conversions
  • £100k – £250kBasement digs, wraparound extensions, and warehouse-style refits
  • £250k+Full house renovations and larger conversion or new-build schemes

Budgets tend to run highest around Stoke Newington, De Beauvoir Town, and London Fields, where property values and household spending power are noticeably above the borough average.

Recent Planning Applications in Hackney

Extensions

Single Storey Side Extension

London Borough of Hackney

£100k–£250kPending

Erection of a single storey roof extension to provide 4 self-contained residential units.

Rear Extension

London

£100k–£250kPending

Erection of a rear dormer, ground floor extension, and first floor roof terrace.

Single Storey Extension

Greater London

£50k–£100kPending

Single storey infill extension to the existing extension with internal alterations.

Wrap-Around Extension

Greater London

£50k–£100kPending

Erection of single storey ground floor rear wraparound extension.

Double Storey Extension

Greater London

£100k–£250kPending

Erection of an additional storey and roof extensions with part single and part two storey rear extensions.

Loft Conversions

Loft Conversion

London

£50k–£100kPending

Mansard loft extension with two front and two rear dormers plus a part first-floor rear extension.

Loft Conversion

Greater London

£100k–£250kPending

Single-storey ground-floor rear extension and Mansard roof extension to provide additional accommodation.

Loft Conversion

Greater London

£50k–£100kPending

Erection of a rear dormer and installation of rooflights.

Other Projects

Heritage

Greater London

£50k–£100kPending

Listed building consent for refurbishment works to a maisonette.

Data sourced from Hackney Council planning records and updated on an ongoing basis.

Featured Projects

A look at planning applications recently submitted across Hackney, covering domestic and conversion projects alike.

Erection of a single storey roof extension to provide 4 no. self contained residential units.

£100k–£250k

London Borough of Hackney

Erection of a single storey roof extension to provide 4 self-contained residential units.

Erection of a rear dormer, a rear ground floor extension and a rear first floor roof terrace.

£100k–£250k

London

Erection of a rear dormer, ground floor extension, and first floor roof terrace.

Single storey infill extension to the existing 3m extension (including internal alterations)

£50k–£100k

Greater London

Single storey infill extension to the existing extension with internal alterations.

Erection of single storey ground floor rear wraparound extension.

£50k–£100k

Greater London

Erection of single storey ground floor rear wraparound extension.

Recently submitted applications from across the borough worth following up on.

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Planning Application Outcomes in Hackney

0%

Approved

100%

Pending

0%

Rejected

In Hackney, 0% of planning applications are approved, 100% are still pending, and 0% 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 Hackney

Average approval time8–10 weeks
Typical residential projects6–8 weeks
New builds8–10 weeks

In Hackney, most planning applications are decided within 8–10 weeks. Smaller projects like extensions tend to be approved more quickly, while larger developments can take longer.

Domestic vs Commercial Projects in Hackney

Domestic88%
Commercial12%

In Hackney, the vast majority (88%) 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 Hackney

Property in Hackney sits among the most expensive in London, so moving to gain an extra bedroom rarely makes financial sense once stamp duty and agent fees are factored in. That pushes owners toward building instead, and because household budgets here tend to be strong, projects are usually funded properly rather than scaled back halfway through. Contractors who can show a clean track record on period conversions tend to do well.

How to Win Jobs in Hackney

Contact Homeowners Early

A new planning application is the earliest sign a homeowner is ready to build - getting in touch at that stage puts you ahead of contractors who wait for a formal tender.

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

Contractors working in Hackney frequently pick up jobs in the boroughs that border it, so it is worth keeping an eye on activity nearby too.

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