Updated 8 October 2026 · 128 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.
128
New Leads (30 Days)
£115,625
Average Project Value
26
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 are the most common project type, appearing in 114 of the 128 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Loft Conversions also showing consistent demand alongside Heritages. 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 Newham
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Newham, based on recent planning records.
- 1Design Ghar Limited
- 2marood architects
- 3LIVARCH LTD
- 4Stylish Interiors & Architecture
- 5Altmore Architecture
- 6hutton enterprises
- 7Archway Building Consultancy Ltd
- 8Fast Plans
- 9Home Design
- 10Mel.Architect. Ltd
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Storey Extension | Greater London | £250k–£1m | Erection of a one storey extension at roof level to create two self-contained flats with balconies. | Refused |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 10 Weaver Close Beckton London E6 6FY | £100k–£250k | Retrospective application for ground floor rear and side extension, conservatory extension, and first floor extensions. | Approved |
| Extension | The Forest Tavern 173 - 175 Forest Lane Forest Gate London E7 9BB | £250k–£1m | Extension of upper floors to provide 14 B&B guest rooms and installation of external staircase. | Withdrawn |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Erection of single storey rear and side extension with roof lights. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 2 Brent Road Canning Town London E16 1PF | £50k–£100k | Erection of a single storey ground floor rear and side extension. | Approved |
Double Storey Extension
Greater London
Erection of a one storey extension at roof level to create two self-contained flats with balconies.
Wrap-Around Extension
10 Weaver Close Beckton London E6 6FY
Retrospective application for ground floor rear and side extension, conservatory extension, and first floor extensions.
Extension
The Forest Tavern 173 - 175 Forest Lane Forest Gate London E7 9BB
Extension of upper floors to provide 14 B&B guest rooms and installation of external staircase.
Wrap-Around Extension
Greater London
Erection of single storey rear and side extension with roof lights.
Wrap-Around Extension
2 Brent Road Canning Town London E16 1PF
Erection of a single storey ground floor rear and side extension.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £100k–£250k | Application for lawful development certificate for loft conversion and rear dormer extension. | Withdrawn |
| Loft Conversion | 179 Sherrard Road Forest Gate London E7 8DY | £50k–£100k | Erection of a loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights. | Withdrawn |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Application for lawful development certificate for existing loft conversion. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 38 Tylney Road Forest Gate London E7 0LR | £50k–£100k | Application for lawful development certificate for a loft conversion and rear dormer. | Refused |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Application for a lawful development certificate for a loft conversion with rear dormer and front rooflights. | Approved |
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Application for lawful development certificate for loft conversion and rear dormer extension.
Loft Conversion
179 Sherrard Road Forest Gate London E7 8DY
Erection of a loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Application for lawful development certificate for existing loft conversion.
Loft Conversion
38 Tylney Road Forest Gate London E7 0LR
Application for 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 and front rooflights.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Room | 66 Park Grove Stratford London E15 3QT | £25k–£50k | Proposal for a single-storey detached garden studio with a green roof in the rear garden. | Approved |
| Garden Room | Greater London | £100k–£250k | Subdivision of existing dwellinghouse into 2x 2-bedroom residential dwellings with solar panels. | Refused |
| Heritage | Greater London | £250k–£1m | External repairs and refurbishment works to the Grade II listed Manor House. | Approved |
| Garage Conversion | 31 Kingfisher Street Beckton London E6 5JZ | £25k–£50k | Conversion of a garage into a habitable room. | Approved |
| Heritage | Telephone Box Outside 105 Romford Road Stratford London E15 4LY | Under £25k | Remove and replace telephone kiosk with a communications kiosk incorporating advertising display and defibrillator (site in conservation area; affects setting of Grade II listed buildings). | Refused |
Garden Room
66 Park Grove Stratford London E15 3QT
Proposal for a single-storey detached garden studio with a green roof in the rear garden.
Garden Room
Greater London
Subdivision of existing dwellinghouse into 2x 2-bedroom residential dwellings with solar panels.
Heritage
Greater London
External repairs and refurbishment works to the Grade II listed Manor House.
Garage Conversion
31 Kingfisher Street Beckton London E6 5JZ
Conversion of a garage into a habitable room.
Heritage
Telephone Box Outside 105 Romford Road Stratford London E15 4LY
Remove and replace telephone kiosk with a communications kiosk incorporating advertising display and defibrillator (site in conservation area; affects setting of Grade II listed buildings).
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.
Erection of an upwards one storey extension at roof level to create 2x one-bedroom self-contained flats with balconies together with wider fenestration and façade works to the whole building, with associated landscaping improvements (Application site is located within Durham Road Conservation Area).
£250k–£1mGreater London
Erection of a one storey extension at roof level to create two self-contained flats with balconies.
Part-retrospective planning application for the retention of a ground floor rear and side extension, extension to conservatory, first floor rear and side extension, with proposed alterations to the front elevation and fencing.
£100k–£250k10 Weaver Close Beckton London E6 6FY
Retrospective application for ground floor rear and side extension, conservatory extension, and first floor extensions.
Extension of the upper floors (first and second), to provide a total of 14 B&B guest rooms (Use Class C1) and installation of external staircase at the rear to access the upper floor. (This application is affecting the setting of the Forest Gate conservation area)
£250k–£1mThe Forest Tavern 173 - 175 Forest Lane Forest Gate London E7 9BB
Extension of upper floors to provide 14 B&B guest rooms and installation of external staircase.
Demolition of single-storey side/rear extension, installation of new timber-glazed doors and windows to rear elevation and installation of two rooflights to the main rear roof slope, and retrospective replacement of the roof covering and rooflight to the retained ground-floor rear extension. (This application is within the Woodgrange Estate Conservation Area)
£50k–£100kGreater London
Erection of single storey rear and side extension with roof lights.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Newham
41%
Approved
46%
Pending
13%
Refused
In Newham, 41% of planning applications are approved, 46% are still pending, and 13% are refused. Pending applications can give builders an opportunity to make contact while projects are still at an early stage.
Reaching out while applications are still active helps you get ahead of the pack.
Based on planning applications submitted over the last 30 days.
Planning Approval Times in Newham
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Newham, 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 Newham
In Newham, the vast majority (82%) 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.
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