Updated 8 October 2026 · 108 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Richmond upon Thames
Track construction leads in Richmond upon Thames from planning applications as soon as the council logs them. See which homeowners across the borough are preparing to build and reach out before the job is widely quoted.
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Data sourced from Richmond upon Thames Council planning records and kept up to date.
108
New Leads (30 Days)
£89,815
Average Project Value
21
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Richmond upon Thames
Conservation areas cover a large part of this borough, from Richmond Green and Kew to Barnes village and central Twickenham, and that shapes what actually gets submitted - basement digs and carefully detailed rear extensions turn up more often here than the large above-ground additions you'd see elsewhere, since planners are protective of street frontages. Teddington and East Sheen, slightly outside the tightest conservation controls, produce more conventional loft conversions and side returns on their Victorian and Edwardian terraces.
Project Type Breakdown
Below is a breakdown of recent planning submissions across Richmond upon Thames by project type, showing where construction activity is currently concentrated.
In Richmond upon Thames, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 84 of the 108 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Loft Conversions also showing consistent demand alongside Garden Rooms. 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 Richmond upon Thames
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Richmond upon Thames, based on recent planning records.
- 1Michael Jones Architects
- 2Clive Chapman Architects
- 3Architecture Everything
- 4JLA I Town & Country Planning Consultants
- 550 Degrees North Ltd
- 6Fluent ADS Ltd
- 7TW10 Architects
- 8Square One Architects Ltd
- 9Place Architecture and Design Ltd.
- 10Plus Rooms
Project Value Insights
Filtering Richmond upon Thames applications by likely budget makes it easier to focus on the jobs that suit your business.
- £25k – £50kGarden studios, internal reconfigurations, and small outbuildings
- £50k – £100kLoft conversions and single-storey rear extensions
- £100k – £250kSide return extensions, wraparounds, and full house refurbishments
- £250k+Basement digs, listed building works, and high-spec full renovations
The largest budgets are concentrated around Richmond Green, Kew, and riverside Barnes, where property values and household spending comfortably support ambitious projects.
Recent Planning Applications in Richmond upon Thames
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap-Around Extension | 72 Mereway Road, Twickenham, TW2 6RG | £100k–£250k | Part single-storey rear and side infill extension and part two-storey extension. | Pending |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 14, Strafford Road, Twickenham, TW1 3AE | £100k–£250k | Proposed basement together with ground-floor side and rear extensions. | Pending |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 1 Broom Water, Teddington, TW11 9QJ | £100k–£250k | Single-storey ground floor rear extension and first-floor side extension. | Pending |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 57, Blandford Road, Teddington, TW11 0LG | £100k–£250k | Single-storey side and rear wraparound extension with a first-floor side extension. | Pending |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Single-storey rear extension (5m depth, 3m eaves height, 3.2m overall height). | Pending |
Wrap-Around Extension
72 Mereway Road, Twickenham, TW2 6RG
Part single-storey rear and side infill extension and part two-storey extension.
Wrap-Around Extension
14, Strafford Road, Twickenham, TW1 3AE
Proposed basement together with ground-floor side and rear extensions.
Wrap-Around Extension
1 Broom Water, Teddington, TW11 9QJ
Single-storey ground floor rear extension and first-floor side extension.
Wrap-Around Extension
57, Blandford Road, Teddington, TW11 0LG
Single-storey side and rear wraparound extension with a first-floor side extension.
Single Storey Rear Extension
Greater London
Single-storey rear extension (5m depth, 3m eaves height, 3.2m overall height).
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 79 Waldegrave Road, Teddington, TW11 8LA | £50k–£100k | Single-storey rear extension, two rear dormer roof extensions and two front pitched rooflights with associated masonry boundary walls. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 64 FIRST AVENUE MORTLAKE LONDON SW14 8SR | £50k–£100k | Outrigger roof extension, new rooflight to existing rear dormer and associated replacement works. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 4 Camac Road Twickenham | £50k–£100k | L-shaped dormer loft conversion with new first-floor bathroom. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 18 Lyndhurst Avenue, Twickenham, TW2 6BY | £50k–£100k | Hip-to-gable loft conversion with rear dormer and three front rooflights. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 8 Harvey Road, Whitton, Hounslow, TW4 5LU | £100k–£250k | Subdivide single dwelling to form two flats with rear dormer, first-floor side extension, single-storey rear extension, garage conversion, six solar panels and associated landscaping and parking. | Approved |
Loft Conversion
79 Waldegrave Road, Teddington, TW11 8LA
Single-storey rear extension, two rear dormer roof extensions and two front pitched rooflights with associated masonry boundary walls.
Loft Conversion
64 FIRST AVENUE MORTLAKE LONDON SW14 8SR
Outrigger roof extension, new rooflight to existing rear dormer and associated replacement works.
Loft Conversion
4 Camac Road Twickenham
L-shaped dormer loft conversion with new first-floor bathroom.
Loft Conversion
18 Lyndhurst Avenue, Twickenham, TW2 6BY
Hip-to-gable loft conversion with rear dormer and three front rooflights.
Loft Conversion
8 Harvey Road, Whitton, Hounslow, TW4 5LU
Subdivide single dwelling to form two flats with rear dormer, first-floor side extension, single-storey rear extension, garage conversion, six solar panels and associated landscaping and parking.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Room | 10, Ferry Road, Teddington, TW11 9NN | £25k–£50k | Replace existing garden shed with a new garden room (outbuilding). | Pending |
| Garden Room | 32 Heathfield North, Twickenham, TW2 7QW | £25k–£50k | Construct a single-storey contemporary garden building with air conditioning. | Pending |
| Garden Room | 74A Glentham Road, Barnes, London, SW13 9JJ | Under £25k | Retention and completion of freestanding timber pergola within the rear garden. | Pending |
| Heritage | 101, Strawberry House, Church Road, London, SW13 9HL | Under £25k | Listed building consent for installation of an air-conditioning condenser unit on the roof of Strawberry House. | Pending |
| New Build | Greater London | £250k–£1m | Construction of two 4-bedroom self-contained houses with associated parking and secure boundaries. | Refused |
Garden Room
10, Ferry Road, Teddington, TW11 9NN
Replace existing garden shed with a new garden room (outbuilding).
Garden Room
32 Heathfield North, Twickenham, TW2 7QW
Construct a single-storey contemporary garden building with air conditioning.
Garden Room
74A Glentham Road, Barnes, London, SW13 9JJ
Retention and completion of freestanding timber pergola within the rear garden.
Heritage
101, Strawberry House, Church Road, London, SW13 9HL
Listed building consent for installation of an air-conditioning condenser unit on the roof of Strawberry House.
New Build
Greater London
Construction of two 4-bedroom self-contained houses with associated parking and secure boundaries.
Data sourced from Richmond upon Thames Council planning records and kept up to date.
Featured Projects
A look at recent planning submissions from across Richmond upon Thames, spanning period conversions and full renovations alike.
Erection of New Single Storey Extension and associated masonry boundary walls adjacent to no. 77 and 81, formation of 2no. dormer roof extensions to rear of property, addition of 2 no. pitched rooflights to front elevation roof.
£50k–£100k79 Waldegrave Road, Teddington, TW11 8LA
Single-storey rear extension, two rear dormer roof extensions and two front pitched rooflights with associated masonry boundary walls.
Part single storey rear and side infill extension, and part double storey extension.
£100k–£250k72 Mereway Road, Twickenham, TW2 6RG
Part single-storey rear and side infill extension and part two-storey extension.
Proposed basement and ground floor side and rear extension
£100k–£250k14, Strafford Road, Twickenham, TW1 3AE
Proposed basement together with ground-floor side and rear extensions.
Replace existing garden shed with a new garden room.
£25k–£50k10, Ferry Road, Teddington, TW11 9NN
Replace existing garden shed with a new garden room (outbuilding).
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Richmond upon Thames
4%
Approved
95%
Pending
1%
Refused
In Richmond upon Thames, 4% of planning applications are approved, 95% are still pending, and 1% 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 Richmond upon Thames
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Richmond upon Thames, the median time from submission to decision is 31 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 Richmond upon Thames
In Richmond upon Thames, the vast majority (88%) 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 Richmond upon Thames
Few boroughs in London have property values as consistently high as Richmond upon Thames, and with Richmond Park, the river, and some of the best schools in the capital keeping people here long-term, owners tend to invest heavily rather than move on. Larger-than-average gardens also mean garden studios and outbuildings do steady business alongside the main house projects, particularly where a full extension would run into conservation constraints.
How to Win Jobs in Richmond upon Thames
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