Updated 8 October 2026 · 59 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Lambeth
Track construction leads in Lambeth from planning applications as soon as the council logs them. See who is preparing to build across the borough and reach out before the job goes out to quote.
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Data sourced from Lambeth Council planning records and updated on an ongoing basis.
59
New Leads (30 Days)
£260,593
Average Project Value
27
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Lambeth
Rows of Victorian terraces across Clapham, Brixton, and Stockwell generate a steady flow of side return and rear extension applications, often paired with a loft conversion to add a third bedroom. Streatham and West Norwood, with their wider plots and larger Edwardian houses, tend to produce bigger single jobs - full refurbishments and double-storey rear additions rather than small add-ons. Around Vauxhall and the riverside, newer flat developments bring through a different type of work, mostly internal fit-outs and reconfigurations.
Project Type Breakdown
The breakdown below shows what kind of construction projects have recently been submitted across Lambeth, so you can see where the work is concentrated.
In Lambeth, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 32 of the 59 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Heritages also showing consistent demand alongside New Builds. Projects can fall into more than one category, so these figures don't need to add up to the total.
Most Active Architects and Planning Consultants in Lambeth
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Lambeth, based on recent planning records.
- 1ATP Architects & Surveyors Limited
- 2Formation design and build
- 3Neilcott construction
- 4AK-Studios
- 5Dimensions- Planning&Architecture
- 6Iceni Projects
- 7Firstplan
- 8The Planning Lab
- 9Storm Tempest Ltd.
- 10CLAREMONT PLANNING CONSUTLANCY LTD
Project Value Insights
Grouping Lambeth applications by likely budget makes it easier to decide which ones are worth chasing first.
- £25k – £50kInternal reconfigurations, small loft rooms, and garden studios
- £50k – £100kSide return extensions and standard loft conversions
- £100k – £250kDouble-storey rear extensions and full house refurbishments
- £250k+Basement digs, major structural work, and large-scale renovations
The larger budgets tend to cluster around Clapham Old Town, Streatham, and West Norwood, where bigger properties and stronger household spending support more ambitious projects.
Recent Planning Applications in Lambeth
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extension | Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common South Side London SW4 9BL | £250k–£1m | Approval of details for construction environmental management plan. | Approved |
| Extension | 87 South Lambeth Road London SW8 1RN | Under £25k | Approval of details for cycle storage pursuant to previous planning permission. | Approved |
| Rear Extension | 3 Alderton Road London SE24 0HS | £50k–£100k | Certificate of Lawful Development for a rear 'L-shaped' roof extension and roof lights. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Erection of a single storey rear and side infill extension to Flat 1. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | London | £100k–£250k | Approval of details for Condition 13 (Construction Management Plan) relating to permission 25/03543/FUL for rear extension, single-storey link, and associated works. | Approved |
Extension
Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common South Side London SW4 9BL
Approval of details for construction environmental management plan.
Extension
87 South Lambeth Road London SW8 1RN
Approval of details for cycle storage pursuant to previous planning permission.
Rear Extension
3 Alderton Road London SE24 0HS
Certificate of Lawful Development for a rear 'L-shaped' roof extension and roof lights.
Wrap-Around Extension
Greater London
Erection of a single storey rear and side infill extension to Flat 1.
Single Storey Rear Extension
London
Approval of details for Condition 13 (Construction Management Plan) relating to permission 25/03543/FUL for rear extension, single-storey link, and associated works.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 21 Tremadoc Road London SW4 7NF | £100k–£250k | Change of use from C3 dwelling to a 9-person HMO (sui generis) with single-storey rear extension, rear dormer(s), front rooflights and associated cycle/bin storage. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £100k–£250k | Change of use from C3 dwelling to a 7-person Sui Generis HMO with a single-storey rear extension, rear dormer and three front rooflights. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 58 Vauxhall Grove London SW8 1TB | £250k–£1m | Convert existing building into three self-contained flats with various infill extensions and a rear dormer. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 19 Probert Road London Lambeth SW2 1BN | £50k–£100k | Erection of a rear dormer roof extension and installation of two rooflights in the front roof slope. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 13 Aquinas Street London SE1 8AE | £100k–£250k | Listed building consent for replacement rear doors and windows, cellar underpinning and conversion, loft conversion with rooflights, internal alterations and installation of roof lights and services. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
21 Tremadoc Road London SW4 7NF
Change of use from C3 dwelling to a 9-person HMO (sui generis) with single-storey rear extension, rear dormer(s), front rooflights and associated cycle/bin storage.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Change of use from C3 dwelling to a 7-person Sui Generis HMO with a single-storey rear extension, rear dormer and three front rooflights.
Loft Conversion
58 Vauxhall Grove London SW8 1TB
Convert existing building into three self-contained flats with various infill extensions and a rear dormer.
Loft Conversion
19 Probert Road London Lambeth SW2 1BN
Erection of a rear dormer roof extension and installation of two rooflights in the front roof slope.
Loft Conversion
13 Aquinas Street London SE1 8AE
Listed building consent for replacement rear doors and windows, cellar underpinning and conversion, loft conversion with rooflights, internal alterations and installation of roof lights and services.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Room | Rear Of 131 Brixton Hill London SW2 1AF | £25k–£50k | Change of use from former nursery to a dog daycare and grooming facility. | Approved |
| Garden Room | Greater London | £250k–£1m | Submission of details to discharge Schedule 9 of the Section 106 Agreement associated with the redevelopment of the site. | Approved |
| New Build | Greater London | £250k–£1m | Approval of details for energy strategy condition related to residential building construction. | Approved |
| Heritage | 46 Acre Lane London Lambeth SW2 5SP | £250k–£1m | Comprehensive refurbishment and internal remodelling of a building with various external and internal works. | Approved |
| Heritage | 46 Acre Lane London Lambeth SW2 5SP | £250k–£1m | Listed Building Consent for refurbishment and internal remodelling of a building with various external works. | Approved |
Garden Room
Rear Of 131 Brixton Hill London SW2 1AF
Change of use from former nursery to a dog daycare and grooming facility.
Garden Room
Greater London
Submission of details to discharge Schedule 9 of the Section 106 Agreement associated with the redevelopment of the site.
New Build
Greater London
Approval of details for energy strategy condition related to residential building construction.
Heritage
46 Acre Lane London Lambeth SW2 5SP
Comprehensive refurbishment and internal remodelling of a building with various external and internal works.
Heritage
46 Acre Lane London Lambeth SW2 5SP
Listed Building Consent for refurbishment and internal remodelling of a building with various external works.
Data sourced from Lambeth Council planning records and updated on an ongoing basis.
Featured Projects
A look at recent planning submissions from across Lambeth, spanning both domestic extensions and flat refurbishments.
Change of use from former nursery (Use Class E) to a dog daycare and grooming facility (Sui Generis).
£25k–£50kRear Of 131 Brixton Hill London SW2 1AF
Change of use from former nursery to a dog daycare and grooming facility.
Submission of details to discharge Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 (Public Space and Communal Amenity Phasing Plan) of the Section 106 Agreement dated 07.04.2025 associated with planning application ref: 22/00300/FUL (Redevelopment of the site, including demolition of all existing buildings and structures, comprising new homes across four new buildings and the provision of flexible Class E floorspace at ground level fronting Streatham Vale and Woodgate Drive. Provision of associated private and communal landscaped amenity areas, play space, disabled parking spaces, refuse storage and cycle parking (consolidated and decentralised) with ancillary workshop.) granted on 07.04.2025.
£250k–£1mGreater London
Submission of details to discharge Schedule 9 of the Section 106 Agreement associated with the redevelopment of the site.
Approval of details pursuant to condition 29 (energy strategy) of planning permission ref : 22/04396/FUL (Demolition of existing building and erection of a part 3, set-back 4-storey building to provide 25 residential dwellings, with associated works) granted on 10.06.2025.
£250k–£1mGreater London
Approval of details for energy strategy condition related to residential building construction.
Replacement of brick pavers with heritage clay brick pavers to match new concrete paving; replacement of existing timber sash windows on a like-for-like basis with laminated glass and repairs to existing box frames; masonry repairs to the stone cornice detail on the front elevation; replacement of existing roof coverings and flat roof sections. Internal works comprising fire door renewals, provision of new main building entrance doors, MEP works throughout the buildings, internal remodelling including the provision of en-suite facilities, creation of a new principal entrance to the scheme via the car park, relocation of the existing reception area to the proposed entrance and creation of a new communal area, and provision of a new communal kitchen in place of existing bathing facilities. External works to include the formalisation and reconfiguration of existing parking arrangements together with associated hard and soft landscaping works. (Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 26/01443/LB but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 26/01442/FUL)
£250k–£1m46 Acre Lane London Lambeth SW2 5SP
Comprehensive refurbishment and internal remodelling of a building with various external and internal works.
Recently submitted Lambeth applications worth a follow-up call.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Lambeth
38%
Approved
60%
Pending
2%
Refused
In Lambeth, 38% of planning applications are approved, 60% are still pending, and 2% are refused. Pending applications can give builders an opportunity to make contact while projects are still at an early stage.
Getting in touch earlier puts you in a stronger position before others step in.
Based on planning applications submitted over the last 30 days.
Planning Approval Times in Lambeth
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Lambeth, the median time from submission to decision is 8 weeks. Smaller projects like extensions tend to be approved more quickly, while larger developments can take longer.
Based on approved applications with recorded decision dates over the last 3 months.
Domestic vs Commercial Projects in Lambeth
In Lambeth, 54% of planning applications are domestic and 46% are commercial. Both segments offer opportunities depending on the scale of work you take on.
Demand for Building Work in Lambeth
Lambeth has a large private rental sector, and landlords here often invest in a refurbishment or a layout change between tenancies to justify a higher rent, which keeps a separate stream of work running alongside owner-occupier projects. Combined with how costly it is to move even a short distance within the borough, that means building work stays fairly constant regardless of what the wider sales market is doing.
How to Win Jobs in Lambeth
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