Updated 21 September 2026 · 128 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Kingston upon Thames
Track construction leads in Kingston upon Thames from planning applications as soon as the council logs them. See which homeowners across the borough are preparing to build and reach out before the job is widely quoted.
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Data sourced from Kingston upon Thames Council planning records and kept up to date.
128
New Leads (30 Days)
£209,961
Average Project Value
45
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Kingston upon Thames
Surbiton and New Malden have streets of Victorian and Edwardian terraces where loft conversions and rear extensions are the standard project, while Tolworth and Chessington's 1930s semis bring through more garage conversions and single-storey additions. Coombe, tucked against Richmond Park, is a different market altogether - larger detached homes here generate bigger jobs, including double-storey extensions and full renovations. Around Kingston town centre, the university and strong rental demand also keep a steady flow of flat refurbishments and HMO-style conversions moving through planning.
Project Type Breakdown
Below is a breakdown of recent planning submissions across Kingston upon Thames by project type, showing where construction activity is currently concentrated.
In Kingston upon Thames, Extensions account for the majority of planning applications (101 of 196 in the last 30 days), with Loft Conversions also showing consistent demand alongside New Builds.
Most Active Architects and Planning Consultants in Kingston upon Thames
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Kingston upon Thames, based on recent planning records.
- 1Dimensions- Planning&Architecture
- 2HuaYu Planning
- 3London Square Developments Limited
- 4adam fahey design ltd
- 54D Architects
- 6star plans ltd
- 7Mary Hackett & Associates Ltd
- 8Stella Kordista Architecture Workshop
- 9Montagu Evans LLP
- 10Resi Design Ltd
Project Value Insights
Filtering Kingston upon Thames applications by likely budget makes it easier to focus on the jobs that fit your business.
- £25k – £50kGarage conversions, small flat refurbishments, and garden rooms
- £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 largest budgets are concentrated around Coombe and the roads bordering Richmond Park, where bigger properties and stronger household incomes support more ambitious builds.
Recent Planning Applications in Kingston upon Thames
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Extension | Greater London | £250k–£1m | Demolition of garage and conversion of dwelling into two self-contained flats with rear dormer extension. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Greater London | £100k–£250k | Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey side/rear extension with additional works. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Erection of single storey rear and part side extension. | Approved |
| Rear Extension | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Hip to gable roof extension with L-shaped rear dormer and front roof light installation. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 85 Amberwood Rise New Malden KT3 5JJ | £100k–£250k | Demolition of garage and erection of single storey front porch, part two storey/part single storey side and rear extension. | Approved |
Rear Extension
Greater London
Demolition of garage and conversion of dwelling into two self-contained flats with rear dormer extension.
Wrap-Around Extension
Greater London
Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey side/rear extension with additional works.
Wrap-Around Extension
Greater London
Erection of single storey rear and part side extension.
Rear Extension
Greater London
Hip to gable roof extension with L-shaped rear dormer and front roof light installation.
Wrap-Around Extension
85 Amberwood Rise New Malden KT3 5JJ
Demolition of garage and erection of single storey front porch, part two storey/part single storey side and rear extension.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 22 Samuel Gray Gardens Kingston Upon Thames KT2 5UY | £100k–£250k | Details required for fire safety strategy and floor level for approved garage conversion and rear extension. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 9 Somerset Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 3EA | £100k–£250k | Single storey rear infill and side extension with green roof to an existing semi-detached property. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 18 Park Road Surbiton KT5 8QD | £50k–£100k | Hip to gable and rear dormer roof extensions with front rooflights for loft conversion. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 25 Pine Walk Surbiton KT5 8NJ | £50k–£100k | Erection of hip to gable roof extension to facilitate loft conversion. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Details required for material condition of planning permission for loft conversion. | Approved |
Loft Conversion
22 Samuel Gray Gardens Kingston Upon Thames KT2 5UY
Details required for fire safety strategy and floor level for approved garage conversion and rear extension.
Loft Conversion
9 Somerset Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 3EA
Single storey rear infill and side extension with green roof to an existing semi-detached property.
Loft Conversion
18 Park Road Surbiton KT5 8QD
Hip to gable and rear dormer roof extensions with front rooflights for loft conversion.
Loft Conversion
25 Pine Walk Surbiton KT5 8NJ
Erection of hip to gable roof extension to facilitate loft conversion.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Details required for material condition of planning permission for loft conversion.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garage Conversion | Greater London | £25k–£50k | Conversion of an existing garage into a habitable room. | Approved |
| New Build | Adams House Dickerage Lane New Malden KT3 3SQ | £250k–£1m | Prior approval for change of use from offices to residential and demolition of existing building to erect 24 studio flats. | Refused |
| Porch | 22 Coombe Gardens New Malden KT3 4AA | £50k–£100k | Removal of front porch and various alterations to doors, windows, and roof. | Approved |
| New Build | Wayside 363 Ewell Road Surbiton KT6 7BZ | £250k–£1m | Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two semi-detached houses. | Refused |
| Garden Room | 71 Barnfield Avenue Kingston Upon Thames KT2 5RG | £25k–£50k | Details required for cycle parking and fire safety conditions related to office outbuilding. | Approved |
Garage Conversion
Greater London
Conversion of an existing garage into a habitable room.
New Build
Adams House Dickerage Lane New Malden KT3 3SQ
Prior approval for change of use from offices to residential and demolition of existing building to erect 24 studio flats.
Porch
22 Coombe Gardens New Malden KT3 4AA
Removal of front porch and various alterations to doors, windows, and roof.
New Build
Wayside 363 Ewell Road Surbiton KT6 7BZ
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two semi-detached houses.
Garden Room
71 Barnfield Avenue Kingston Upon Thames KT2 5RG
Details required for cycle parking and fire safety conditions related to office outbuilding.
Data sourced from Kingston upon Thames Council planning records and kept up to date.
Featured Projects
A look at recent planning submissions from across Kingston upon Thames, spanning family extensions and flat conversions alike.
Demolition of an existing outbuilding garage, conversion of single dwellinghouse into two self-contained flats. Erection of rear dormer roof extension with 2nos front roof lights, subdivision of the rear garden to provide private amenity space, provision of refuse and cycle storage, and associated works
£250k–£1mGreater London
Demolition of garage and conversion of dwelling into two self-contained flats with rear dormer extension.
Conversion of an existing garage into a habitable room.
£25k–£50kGreater London
Conversion of an existing garage into a habitable room.
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey side/rear extension. Replacement windows. Erection of boundary fences and replacement driveway. Installation of air source heat pump.
£100k–£250kGreater London
Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey side/rear extension with additional works.
Details required for Condition 4 (Drainage Layout) and Condition 5 (Fire Safety Strategy) of planning permission 26/00762/HOU (Conversion of garage to habitable room, erection of single storey rear extension and installation of 5nos. rooflights to facilitate loft conversion)
£100k–£250k22 Samuel Gray Gardens Kingston Upon Thames KT2 5UY
Details required for fire safety strategy and floor level for approved garage conversion and rear extension.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Outcomes in Kingston upon Thames
46%
Approved
44%
Pending
10%
Rejected
In Kingston upon Thames, 46% of planning applications are approved, 44% are still pending, and 10% 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 Kingston upon Thames
In Kingston upon Thames, 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 Kingston upon Thames
In Kingston upon Thames, 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 Kingston upon Thames
Kingston draws a lot of families on the strength of its schools and the direct rail line into Waterloo, and once they're settled, extending tends to win out over moving again given how competitive the local market is. Kingston University and a sizeable private rental sector add a second, steadier stream of smaller refurbishment and conversion work that runs independently of the owner-occupier extension market.
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