Updated 21 September 2026 · 165 new leads in the last 30 days

Construction Leads in Hillingdon

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Data sourced from Hillingdon Council planning records and kept up to date.

165

New Leads (30 Days)

£156,860

Average Project Value

59

High Value Projects

Over £100k

Extensions

Most Common Project

Construction Trends in Hillingdon

Uxbridge and Hayes have plenty of interwar semis and terraces where loft conversions and rear extensions are the standard job. Ruislip, Northwood, and Ickenham sit further out with larger detached plots, so applications there run bigger - double-storey extensions, outbuildings, and full renovations rather than a single room addition. Around West Drayton, proximity to Heathrow and the industrial corridor also brings through the odd change-of-use or commercial conversion alongside the usual domestic work.

Project Type Breakdown

Here is a breakdown of recent planning submissions across Hillingdon by project type, showing where the work is currently concentrated.

Extension
124
Garden Room
27
Porch
19
New Build
16
Loft Conversion
15
Garage Conversion
11
Dropped Kerb
3
Heritage
2

In Hillingdon, Extensions account for the majority of planning applications (124 of 217 in the last 30 days), with Garden Rooms also showing consistent demand alongside Porches.

Most Active Architects and Planning Consultants in Hillingdon

The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Hillingdon, based on recent planning records.

  1. 1KG Plan & Design Ltd
  2. 2James Rush Associates Ltd
  3. 3Consilio Town Planning
  4. 4Stones Architects
  5. 5Sparrow Design and Build Ltd
  6. 6Smart Planning Designs Ltd
  7. 7Line Design Limited
  8. 8The Gillett Macleod Partnership
  9. 9ART @ Rooshika Ltd
  10. 10PLANS 4 U LTD

Project Value Insights

Splitting Hillingdon applications by rough budget makes it easier to focus on the jobs that fit your business rather than working through the full list.

  • £25k – £50kGarage conversions, small extensions, and garden outbuildings
  • £50k – £100kStandard loft conversions and single-storey rear extensions
  • £100k – £250kDouble-storey extensions, wraparounds, and full house refurbishments
  • £250k+Large detached-home renovations and major structural projects

The higher budgets tend to sit in Northwood, Ickenham, and parts of Ruislip, where bigger plots and stronger household incomes support more ambitious builds.

Recent Planning Applications in Hillingdon

Extensions

Extension

Hillingdon

£250k–£1mApproved

Variation of condition for the design of multiple dwellings and installation of PV panels.

Wrap-Around Extension

12 BRIDLE ROAD EASTCOTE

£100k–£250kApproved

Single storey rear extension and two storey front, side and rear extensions.

Wrap-Around Extension

8 NORTH VIEW EASTCOTE PINNER

£50k–£100kApproved

First-floor side and rear extension.

Single Storey Front Extension

51 LOWLANDS ROAD EASTCOTE PINNER

£50k–£100kApproved

Erection of single storey front and side extension.

Single Storey Rear Extension

100 GROSVENOR AVENUE HAYES

£50k–£100kApproved

Proposal for a single storey rear extension.

Loft Conversions

Loft Conversion

146 NORTHWOOD ROAD HAREFIELD

£50k–£100kApproved

Conversion of roof space with rear dormer and garage conversion.

Loft Conversion

18 CHURCH AVENUE RUISLIP

£100k–£250kApproved

Two storey rear extension and roof space conversion with dormer and roof lights.

Loft Conversion

33 CEDARS DRIVE HILLINGDON

£100k–£250kApproved

Part single part two storey front, side and rear extensions with roof space conversion.

Loft Conversion

FOUR WINDS PARK ROAD UXBRIDGE

£100k–£250kApproved

Two-storey side and front extensions, loft conversion with rooflights, following demolition of existing garage.

Loft Conversion

2 HEATHERFOLD WAY PINNER HA5 2LG

£100k–£250kApproved

Single-storey rear extension, two-storey side extension and roof space conversion including a rear dormer and front rooflights.

Other Projects

Garden Room

77 TUDOR ROAD HAYES

£25k–£50kApproved

Erection of a single storey outbuilding in the rear garden.

New Build

25 NEW ROAD HARLINGTON

£250k–£1mApproved

Discharge of conditions related to the erection of 9 dwellings following demolition.

Garage Conversion

48 PARKFIELD ROAD ICKENHAM

£100k–£250kApproved

Addition of first floor to bungalow and conversion of garage to habitable use.

Garden Room

15 MANTON CLOSE HAYES

£25k–£50kApproved

Application for lawful development certificate for an outbuilding in the rear garden.

Garden Room

46 THE DRIVE ICKENHAM

Under £25kApproved

Erection of single storey outbuilding to rear garden.

Data sourced from Hillingdon Council planning records and kept up to date.

Featured Projects

A snapshot of construction opportunities currently moving through the Hillingdon planning system.

Variation of Condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission reference 73243/APP/2025/1523, dated18-11-25 (Variation of Condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission reference 73243/APP/2022/2535, dated 20-11-2024, for the 'Erection of 6 dwellings with new access to Foxdell and erection of 3 dwellings with new access to Dene Road with associated landscaping and parking'. Amendment seeks to vary the design of Plots 3-6, including repositioning of the building southwards, reduction in depth, increase in width, lowering the finished slab level by 700mm, addition of habitable attic accommodation with front-facing dormers and sky lights and increase in height, changes to fenestration and position of chimney stack and addition of solar panels to flat roof area.) to install of PV panels on the roofs of the plots 1-2 and the flats Plots 3-6. Installation of a sedum roofed carport, enhancing biodiversity of the site Plots 8-9. To amend the position of the approved location of plots 7-9.

£250k–£1m

Hillingdon

Variation of condition for the design of multiple dwellings and installation of PV panels.

Erection of a single storey rear extension, two storey front, side and rear extensions

£100k–£250k

12 BRIDLE ROAD EASTCOTE

Single storey rear extension and two storey front, side and rear extensions.

Erection of a first-floor side and rear extension

£50k–£100k

8 NORTH VIEW EASTCOTE PINNER

First-floor side and rear extension.

Erection of single storey front and side extension.

£50k–£100k

51 LOWLANDS ROAD EASTCOTE PINNER

Erection of single storey front and side extension.

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Planning Application Outcomes in Hillingdon

62%

Approved

33%

Pending

5%

Rejected

Most planning applications in Hillingdon are approved, meaning a large proportion of these projects go ahead and become real building jobs. This creates strong opportunities for builders who contact homeowners early.

Earlier contact usually means less competition.

Based on planning application outcomes over the last 3 months.

Planning Approval Times in Hillingdon

Average approval time8 weeks
Typical residential projects8 weeks
New builds9 weeks

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

Domestic vs Commercial Projects in Hillingdon

Domestic93%
Commercial7%

In Hillingdon, the vast majority (93%) 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 Hillingdon

Property in Hillingdon costs less than in most inner London boroughs, so a well-planned extension often adds value well beyond what it costs to build, which makes homeowners here more willing to commit to a bigger scheme rather than a token upgrade. The borough also draws a lot of Heathrow and M4 corridor commuters looking for family-sized homes, which keeps steady pressure on older housing stock to be extended or modernised.

How to Win Jobs in Hillingdon

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