Updated 21 September 2026 · 119 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Newham
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Data sourced from Newham Council planning records and kept up to date.
119
New Leads (30 Days)
£102,731
Average Project Value
21
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 (107 of 167 in the last 30 days), with Loft Conversions also showing consistent demand alongside Garden Rooms.
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.
- 1LIVARCH LTD
- 2marood architects
- 3Design Ghar Limited
- 4Stylish Interiors & Architecture
- 5NABIL
- 6Tricon Design
- 7MY DESIGN & BUILD LTD
- 8Dewale Consulting Ltd
- 9Archway Building Consultancy Ltd
- 10TOWN AND COUNTY VALUERS AND SURVEYORS 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 | Greater London | £100k–£250k | Retrospective application for ground floor rear and side extension, conservatory extension, and first floor extensions. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Demolition of the existing outrigger and proposed erection of a single-storey rear extension. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Erection of single storey rear and side extension with roof lights. | Approved |
| Rear Extension | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Ground floor rear extension with 3 roof lights to the rear roof pitch. | 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
Greater London
Retrospective application for ground floor rear and side extension, conservatory extension, and first floor extensions.
Single Storey Rear Extension
Greater London
Demolition of the existing outrigger and proposed erection of a single-storey rear extension.
Wrap-Around Extension
Greater London
Erection of single storey rear and side extension with roof lights.
Rear Extension
Greater London
Ground floor rear extension with 3 roof lights to the rear roof pitch.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £250k–£1m | Retrospective application for side return and rear extension, porch, and mansard roof extension. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Partial demolition and redevelopment including a three-storey rear extension for 8 residential units. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £100k–£250k | Erection of a single storey rear extension and a loft conversion with a rear dormer. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Application for a lawful development certificate for a loft conversion with a rear dormer and skylights. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 23 Rixsen Road Manor Park London E12 6RN | £50k–£100k | Application for lawful development certificate for a loft conversion with rear dormer and rooflights. | Approved |
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Retrospective application for side return and rear extension, porch, and mansard roof extension.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Partial demolition and redevelopment including a three-storey rear extension for 8 residential units.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Erection of a single storey rear extension and a loft conversion with a rear dormer.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Application for a lawful development certificate for a loft conversion with a rear dormer and skylights.
Loft Conversion
23 Rixsen Road Manor Park London E12 6RN
Application for lawful development certificate for a loft conversion with rear dormer and rooflights.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Room | Greater London | £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 |
| Garden Room | 33 Avenue Road Forest Gate London E7 0LA | £25k–£50k | Application for a lawful development certificate for a garden studio in the rear garden. | Approved |
| Garage Conversion | 31 Kingfisher Street Beckton London E6 5JZ | £25k–£50k | Conversion of a garage into a habitable room. | Approved |
Garden Room
Greater London
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.
Garden Room
33 Avenue Road Forest Gate London E7 0LA
Application for a lawful development certificate for a garden studio in the rear garden.
Garage Conversion
31 Kingfisher Street Beckton London E6 5JZ
Conversion of a garage into a habitable room.
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–£250kGreater London
Retrospective application for ground floor rear and side extension, conservatory extension, and first floor extensions.
Demolition of the existing outrigger and erection of a single-storey rear extension, with a part-retrospective application for an outbuilding. (amended description)
£50k–£100kGreater London
Demolition of the existing outrigger and proposed erection of a single-storey rear extension.
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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Most planning applications in Newham 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.
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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.
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