Updated 21 September 2026 · 144 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Redbridge
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Data sourced from Redbridge Council planning records and kept up to date.
144
New Leads (30 Days)
£103,212
Average Project Value
29
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Redbridge
Ilford's Victorian and Edwardian terraces keep loft conversions and rear extensions in steady supply, while Gants Hill and Barkingside's 1930s semis produce a comparable mix of single-storey additions and garage conversions. Wanstead and Woodford sit apart from the rest of the borough - larger detached and semi-detached homes backing onto Epping Forest bring through bigger jobs, including side returns, double-storey extensions, and full renovations, often within conservation area constraints that add detail to the applications.
Project Type Breakdown
Here is a breakdown of recent planning applications across Redbridge by project type, showing where construction activity is currently concentrated.
In Redbridge, Extensions account for the majority of planning applications (126 of 200 in the last 30 days), with Loft Conversions also showing consistent demand alongside Garden Rooms.
Most Active Architects and Planning Consultants in Redbridge
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Redbridge, based on recent planning records.
- 1GET RAPID PLANS
- 2Cityscape PTA
- 3ARKSS REDESIGN STUDIO
- 4Design Ghar Limited
- 5HOMEFRONT ARCHITECTURE LTD
- 6SMART SKILLS LTD
- 7BAHARA DESIGNS LTD
- 8LIVARCH LTD
- 9MINIMASPACE Architecture
- 10Consulting Ltd
Project Value Insights
Splitting Redbridge applications by rough budget makes it easier to prioritise which ones are worth chasing first.
- £25k – £50kGarage conversions, small rear extensions, and garden rooms
- £50k – £100kStandard loft conversions and single-storey rear extensions
- £100k – £250kSide return extensions, double-storey additions, and full refurbishments
- £250k+Large detached-home renovations and major structural projects
The bigger budgets tend to cluster around Wanstead, Woodford, and the roads closest to Epping Forest, where larger plots and stronger household incomes support more ambitious builds.
Recent Planning Applications in Redbridge
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Storey Front Extension | 13, Roll Gardens, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6TN | £25k–£50k | Single-storey front extension to existing garage, roof and fenestration alterations, and conversion of garage into a habitable room. | Pending |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | 3, Avenue Road, Woodford Green, IG8 7NU | £50k–£100k | Prior approval for a single-storey rear extension (6.00m depth, max height 3.10m, eaves 3.00m). | Pending |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | 78, Mortlake Road, Ilford, IG1 2SY | £50k–£100k | Prior approval for a single-storey rear extension (6.00m depth, max height 2.90m, eaves 2.70m). | Pending |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | 53, Baron Gardens, Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 1NZ | £50k–£100k | Prior approval for a single-storey rear extension (6.00m depth, max height 2.90m, eaves 2.70m). | Pending |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | 25, HAMPTON ROAD, ILFORD, IG1 1PS | £50k–£100k | Prior approval for a single-storey rear extension (6.00m depth, max height 3.00m, eaves 3.00m). | Pending |
Single Storey Front Extension
13, Roll Gardens, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6TN
Single-storey front extension to existing garage, roof and fenestration alterations, and conversion of garage into a habitable room.
Single Storey Rear Extension
3, Avenue Road, Woodford Green, IG8 7NU
Prior approval for a single-storey rear extension (6.00m depth, max height 3.10m, eaves 3.00m).
Single Storey Rear Extension
78, Mortlake Road, Ilford, IG1 2SY
Prior approval for a single-storey rear extension (6.00m depth, max height 2.90m, eaves 2.70m).
Single Storey Rear Extension
53, Baron Gardens, Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 1NZ
Prior approval for a single-storey rear extension (6.00m depth, max height 2.90m, eaves 2.70m).
Single Storey Rear Extension
25, HAMPTON ROAD, ILFORD, IG1 1PS
Prior approval for a single-storey rear extension (6.00m depth, max height 3.00m, eaves 3.00m).
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 85, Cherry Tree Rise, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6EZ | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion with rear dormer and Juliet balcony, hip-to-gable alterations, rooflights and detached rear outbuilding (certificate of lawfulness proposed). | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | London | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion with front, rear and side rooflights and alterations to fenestration. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 48, The Drive, SOUTH WOODFORD, London, E18 2BJ | £50k–£100k | Reconfiguration and enlargement of rear and side dormers. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 80, Princes Avenue, Woodford Green, IG8 0LP | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion with rear dormer, hip-to-gable alterations, two front rooflights, new gable window and rear A/C condenser. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 146, Redbridge Lane East, Ilford, IG4 5BT | £50k–£100k | Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for loft conversion with rear dormer, hip-to-gable alterations, three front rooflights and roof alterations over side extension. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
85, Cherry Tree Rise, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6EZ
Loft conversion with rear dormer and Juliet balcony, hip-to-gable alterations, rooflights and detached rear outbuilding (certificate of lawfulness proposed).
Loft Conversion
London
Loft conversion with front, rear and side rooflights and alterations to fenestration.
Loft Conversion
48, The Drive, SOUTH WOODFORD, London, E18 2BJ
Reconfiguration and enlargement of rear and side dormers.
Loft Conversion
80, Princes Avenue, Woodford Green, IG8 0LP
Loft conversion with rear dormer, hip-to-gable alterations, two front rooflights, new gable window and rear A/C condenser.
Loft Conversion
146, Redbridge Lane East, Ilford, IG4 5BT
Certificate of lawfulness (proposed) for loft conversion with rear dormer, hip-to-gable alterations, three front rooflights and roof alterations over side extension.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | DEVELOPMENT AT LAND AND BUILDINGS SOUTH SIDE OF OAKDALE ROAD CORNER OF OAKDALE ROAD AND, WOODVILLE ROAD, SOUTH WOODFORD, LONDON | £100k–£250k | Demolish garages and construct one new 3-bedroom dwelling with associated amenities. | Pending |
| New Build | DEVELOPMENT AT 26, THURLOW GARDENS, HAINAULT, ILFORD | £100k–£250k | Full planning for one new two-bedroom dwelling with landscaping, cycle and refuse storage, parking alterations and associated works. | Pending |
| Garden Room | 74, Capel Gardens, Ilford, IG3 9DG | Under £25k | Removal (demolition) of a detached rear outbuilding. | Pending |
| Garden Room | 158, Beehive Lane, Ilford, IG4 5EE | Under £25k | Detached rear outbuilding (part retrospective). | Pending |
| Garden Room | 170, Eccleston Crescent, CHADWELL HEATH, Romford, RM6 4RD | £100k–£250k | Alter roof of detached rear outbuilding from flat to pitched roof. | Pending |
New Build
DEVELOPMENT AT LAND AND BUILDINGS SOUTH SIDE OF OAKDALE ROAD CORNER OF OAKDALE ROAD AND, WOODVILLE ROAD, SOUTH WOODFORD, LONDON
Demolish garages and construct one new 3-bedroom dwelling with associated amenities.
New Build
DEVELOPMENT AT 26, THURLOW GARDENS, HAINAULT, ILFORD
Full planning for one new two-bedroom dwelling with landscaping, cycle and refuse storage, parking alterations and associated works.
Garden Room
74, Capel Gardens, Ilford, IG3 9DG
Removal (demolition) of a detached rear outbuilding.
Garden Room
158, Beehive Lane, Ilford, IG4 5EE
Detached rear outbuilding (part retrospective).
Garden Room
170, Eccleston Crescent, CHADWELL HEATH, Romford, RM6 4RD
Alter roof of detached rear outbuilding from flat to pitched roof.
Data sourced from Redbridge Council planning records and kept up to date.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of construction opportunities currently moving through the Redbridge planning system.
Single storey front extension to existing garage including alterations to the garage roof. Alterations to fenestrations. Conversion of garage into a habitable room. (Summary).
£25k–£50k13, Roll Gardens, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6TN
Single-storey front extension to existing garage, roof and fenestration alterations, and conversion of garage into a habitable room.
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 3.10 metres and height at the eaves of 3.00 metres.
£50k–£100k3, Avenue Road, Woodford Green, IG8 7NU
Prior approval for a single-storey rear extension (6.00m depth, max height 3.10m, eaves 3.00m).
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 2.90 metres and height at the eaves of 2.70 metres.
£50k–£100k78, Mortlake Road, Ilford, IG1 2SY
Prior approval for a single-storey rear extension (6.00m depth, max height 2.90m, eaves 2.70m).
Single storey rear extension with a depth of 6.00 metres, highest point of 2.90 metres and height at the eaves of 2.70 metres.
£50k–£100k53, Baron Gardens, Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 1NZ
Prior approval for a single-storey rear extension (6.00m depth, max height 2.90m, eaves 2.70m).
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Outcomes in Redbridge
2%
Approved
98%
Pending
0%
Rejected
In Redbridge, 2% of planning applications are approved, 98% are still pending, and 0% are rejected. Contacting homeowners early gives you the best chance of winning work.
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Based on planning application outcomes over the last 3 months.
Planning Approval Times in Redbridge
In Redbridge, most planning applications are decided within 25 weeks. Smaller projects like extensions tend to be approved more quickly, while larger developments can take longer.
Domestic vs Commercial Projects in Redbridge
In Redbridge, the vast majority (92%) 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 Redbridge
Wanstead and Woodford carry some of the highest property values in outer east London thanks to the forest, good schools, and Central line access, and owners there tend to fund extensions properly rather than scale them back. Ilford, by contrast, remains more affordable and continues to draw buyers priced out of inner London, many of whom plan an extension not long after moving in to make the most of a home bought below its long-term potential.
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