Updated 26 July 2026 · 150 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Newham
Get construction leads in Newham as soon as they land on the planning register. See which homeowners and developers across the borough are getting ready to build and reach them before a shortlist forms.
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Data sourced from Newham Council planning records and kept up to date.
150
New Leads (30 Days)
£121,333
Average Project Value
32
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Newham
East Ham, Forest Gate, Plaistow, and Manor Park are dense with Victorian and Edwardian terraces, and loft conversions and rear extensions are a constant across all four. Around Stratford and the Royal Docks, the picture looks completely different - large-scale regeneration tied to the old Olympic site and Custom House has brought a wave of new-build apartment schemes and conversion work that has little in common with a standard domestic extension.
Project Type Breakdown
Here is a breakdown of recent planning applications across Newham by project type, showing where construction activity is currently concentrated.
In Newham, Extensions account for the majority of planning applications (138 of 214 in the last 30 days), with Loft Conversions also showing consistent demand alongside Garden Rooms.
Project Value Insights
Splitting Newham applications by rough project value makes it easier to see which ones are worth chasing first.
- £25k – £50kInternal reconfigurations, small rear extensions, and HMO-style conversions
- £50k – £100kStandard loft conversions and single-storey rear extensions
- £100k – £250kSide return extensions, larger refurbishments, and multi-flat conversions
- £250k+New-build apartment schemes and major regeneration-linked projects
The largest project values sit around Stratford and the Royal Docks, where ongoing regeneration supports much bigger budgets than the borough average.
Recent Planning Applications in Newham
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Extension | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Erection of a rear dormer roof extension. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Greater London | £100k–£250k | Change of use of first floor to a 2-bed residential unit with rear extension and mansard roof extension. | Refused |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Erection of a single storey rear and side extension with roof lights. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Erection of a single storey rear extension. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Retrospective application for a first floor part rear side infill extension. | Approved |
Rear Extension
Greater London
Erection of a rear dormer roof extension.
Wrap-Around Extension
Greater London
Change of use of first floor to a 2-bed residential unit with rear extension and mansard roof extension.
Wrap-Around Extension
Greater London
Erection of a single storey rear and side extension with roof lights.
Single Storey Rear Extension
Greater London
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Wrap-Around Extension
Greater London
Retrospective application for a first floor part rear side infill extension.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £250k–£1m | Conversion of a maisonette into 3 self-contained flats with loft conversion. | Refused |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion with a rear dormer and two rooflights on the front slope. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Erection of hip to gable dormer roof extension with front roof lights. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Application for a lawful development certificate for a loft conversion and rear dormer. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Application for a lawful development certificate for a loft conversion with rear dormer. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Conversion of a maisonette into 3 self-contained flats with loft conversion.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Loft conversion with a rear dormer and two rooflights on the front slope.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Erection of hip to gable dormer roof extension with front roof lights.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Application for a lawful development certificate for a loft conversion and rear dormer.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Application for a lawful development certificate for a loft conversion with rear dormer.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | London | £100k–£250k | Proposed works affecting the settings of a Listed Building including overcladding and repairs. | Approved |
| Garage Conversion | Greater London | £25k–£50k | Conversion of existing garage into a habitable room with internal alterations. | Approved |
| Heritage | London | £250k–£1m | Change of use of the former public house to an Adult Gaming Centre in a conservation area. | Refused |
| Heritage | London | £250k–£1m | Change of use of the former public house to an Adult Gaming Centre in a conservation area. | Refused |
| Porch | Greater London | £25k–£50k | Erection of a modest front porch. | Approved |
New Build
London
Proposed works affecting the settings of a Listed Building including overcladding and repairs.
Garage Conversion
Greater London
Conversion of existing garage into a habitable room with internal alterations.
Heritage
London
Change of use of the former public house to an Adult Gaming Centre in a conservation area.
Heritage
London
Change of use of the former public house to an Adult Gaming Centre in a conservation area.
Porch
Greater London
Erection of a modest front porch.
Data sourced from Newham Council planning records and kept up to date.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of construction opportunities currently moving through the Newham planning system, from domestic extensions to regeneration schemes.
Conversion of 4-bedroom dwelling above existing shop into 3x self-contained flats including rear dormer and front rooflights, external staircase and waste and cycle storage. (Application site is located within Forest Gate Town Centre Conservation Area).
£250k–£1mGreater London
Conversion of a maisonette into 3 self-contained flats with loft conversion.
Erection of rear dormers roof extension to the main rear roof slope and projecting along the outrigger and 2x front rooflights (amended description).
£50k–£100kGreater London
Erection of a rear dormer roof extension.
Change of use of first floor to provide a 2-bed 3-person residential unit (Use Class C3) with erection first floor rear extension, mansard roof extension with front/rear dormer windows and associated cycle/refuse storage.
£100k–£250kGreater London
Change of use of first floor to a 2-bed residential unit with rear extension and mansard roof extension.
Erection of single storey rear and side extension with roof lights.
£50k–£100kGreater London
Erection of a single storey rear and side extension with roof lights.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Outcomes in Newham
33%
Approved
58%
Pending
9%
Rejected
In Newham, 33% of planning applications are approved, 58% are still pending, and 9% are rejected. Contacting homeowners early gives you the best chance of winning work.
Reaching out while applications are still active helps you get ahead of the pack.
Based on planning application outcomes over the last 3 months.
Planning Approval Times in Newham
In Newham, 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 Newham
In Newham, the vast majority (83%) 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 Newham
Newham has changed faster than almost any other London borough over the past decade, with the 2012 Olympics and the Elizabeth line at Stratford and Custom House pulling in serious investment. That regeneration work runs alongside a more traditional market: terraced housing here is still comparatively affordable, so owner-occupiers extending or converting for rental income remain a steady source of smaller domestic jobs.
How to Win Jobs in Newham
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