Updated 22 October 2026 · 113 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Sutton
Browse construction leads in Sutton from recently published planning applications across the borough. Find homeowners preparing building work and get in touch before the project is being quoted by several local firms.
- Built from Sutton Council planning submissions
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Data sourced from Sutton Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
113
New Leads (30 Days)
£127,544
Average Project Value
28
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Sutton
Sutton is a mainly residential borough with a strong mix of semi-detached and detached homes. Cheam, Belmont, and Carshalton Beeches include some of the larger family properties, where rear extensions, side additions, loft schemes, and garden buildings come through regularly. Around Sutton town centre and Wallington, there is more terraced and compact suburban housing, so projects are often smaller but still useful for local builders. Larger plots across the borough also create demand for outbuildings, home offices, and garage conversions.
Project Type Breakdown
The breakdown below shows recent planning applications in Sutton by project type, giving builders a clearer view of the domestic work currently moving through the borough.
In Sutton, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 102 of the 113 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Loft Conversions also showing consistent demand alongside Garage Conversions. 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 Sutton
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Sutton, based on recent planning records.
- 1CANOPY PLANNING SERVICES LTD
- 2Malathy Group Limited
- 3Dwell Designer Studio
- 4Building Plans Ltd
- 5polar design
- 6MAN Design and Construction LTD
- 7THALAM
- 8Arkiplan Architectural Ltd
- 9EVOLVE DESIGN
- 10Surrey Plans & Design Ltd
Project Value Insights
Project values in Sutton vary by property type and part of the borough. These ranges help you focus on opportunities that match your team, workload, and margins.
- £25k – £50kOutbuildings, garage conversions, and smaller rear additions
- £50k – £100kLarger rear extensions, dormer loft conversions, and side extensions
- £100k – £250kDouble-storey extensions, wraparounds, and full-house refurbishments
- £250k+Major renovation projects, structural alterations, and high-spec whole-house works
Higher-value projects are often found in Cheam, Belmont, and Carshalton Beeches, where larger detached homes and stronger renovation budgets support more ambitious schemes.
Recent Planning Applications in Sutton
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Storey Extension | 51 Ash Road Sutton SM3 9LA | £250k–£1m | Erection of an attached two storey dwelling with accommodation in roof space and alterations to existing vehicular crossover. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | 105 Longfellow Road Worcester Park KT4 8BD | £100k–£250k | Part demolition and erection of two single storey front extensions, garage conversion, and boundary alterations for conversion into 2 residential units. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 3 Lymbourne Close Belmont SM2 6DX | £100k–£250k | Completion and retention of a part one, part two storey rear and both sides extension. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | Wallington | £250k–£1m | Change of use from Class E (Office) to Class Sui Generis (Larger HMO) with a part one, part two storey rear extension. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 23 The Ridgway Sutton SM2 5JX | £100k–£250k | Erection of a single storey front, side and rear extension and a part one, part two storey side extension. | Withdrawn |
Double Storey Extension
51 Ash Road Sutton SM3 9LA
Erection of an attached two storey dwelling with accommodation in roof space and alterations to existing vehicular crossover.
Double Storey Extension
105 Longfellow Road Worcester Park KT4 8BD
Part demolition and erection of two single storey front extensions, garage conversion, and boundary alterations for conversion into 2 residential units.
Wrap-Around Extension
3 Lymbourne Close Belmont SM2 6DX
Completion and retention of a part one, part two storey rear and both sides extension.
Double Storey Extension
Wallington
Change of use from Class E (Office) to Class Sui Generis (Larger HMO) with a part one, part two storey rear extension.
Wrap-Around Extension
23 The Ridgway Sutton SM2 5JX
Erection of a single storey front, side and rear extension and a part one, part two storey side extension.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 43 Culvers Way Carshalton SM5 2LL | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion with alterations to the roofline including a rear dormer and front rooflights. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 14 Hayes Crescent North Cheam SM3 9TL | £50k–£100k | Proposed loft conversion with alterations to the roofline including a rear dormer and front rooflights. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £100k–£250k | Part one/part two-storey side extension, single-storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer and front rooflight; includes access ramp. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 41 Quarry Park Road Cheam SM1 2DS | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion with alterations to roofline including a rear dormer, a flank window and front rooflights. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 550 Middleton Road Carshalton SM5 1JA | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion with alterations to roofline, rear dormer extension and front rooflights. | Approved |
Loft Conversion
43 Culvers Way Carshalton SM5 2LL
Loft conversion with alterations to the roofline including a rear dormer and front rooflights.
Loft Conversion
14 Hayes Crescent North Cheam SM3 9TL
Proposed loft conversion with alterations to the roofline including a rear dormer and front rooflights.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Part one/part two-storey side extension, single-storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer and front rooflight; includes access ramp.
Loft Conversion
41 Quarry Park Road Cheam SM1 2DS
Loft conversion with alterations to roofline including a rear dormer, a flank window and front rooflights.
Loft Conversion
550 Middleton Road Carshalton SM5 1JA
Loft conversion with alterations to roofline, rear dormer extension and front rooflights.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage | Carew Manor Church Road Wallington SM6 7NH | £25k–£50k | Erection of external fire escapes, security fence and gates, and application of safety film to windows. | Withdrawn |
| Garden Room | 15A Whittaker Road Sutton SM3 9QG | £100k–£250k | Erection of an outbuilding for use as a granny annexe incidental to the main dwelling. | Refused |
| Porch | 82 Cowper Gardens Wallington SM6 9RL | £25k–£50k | Retention of a front entrance porch and garage conversion with rooflight installation. | Approved |
| Garage Conversion | Greater London | Under £25k | Proposed conversion of garage to a habitable room with associated external works. | Approved |
| Garden Room | 3 Glenthorne Close Sutton SM3 9NN | £25k–£50k | Erection of an outbuilding in the garden. | Approved |
Heritage
Carew Manor Church Road Wallington SM6 7NH
Erection of external fire escapes, security fence and gates, and application of safety film to windows.
Garden Room
15A Whittaker Road Sutton SM3 9QG
Erection of an outbuilding for use as a granny annexe incidental to the main dwelling.
Porch
82 Cowper Gardens Wallington SM6 9RL
Retention of a front entrance porch and garage conversion with rooflight installation.
Garage Conversion
Greater London
Proposed conversion of garage to a habitable room with associated external works.
Garden Room
3 Glenthorne Close Sutton SM3 9NN
Erection of an outbuilding in the garden.
Data sourced from Sutton Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A selection of recent planning applications from across Sutton that local builders can follow up on.
Erection of an attached two storey dwelling with accommodation in roof space, alterations to roofline of existing dwelling, extension to existing vehicular crossover and provision of refuse and cycle storage to the front and parking to the rear.
£250k–£1m51 Ash Road Sutton SM3 9LA
Erection of an attached two storey dwelling with accommodation in roof space and alterations to existing vehicular crossover.
Erection of external fire escapes, security fence and gates and the application of transparent safety film/coating to windows.
£25k–£50kCarew Manor Church Road Wallington SM6 7NH
Erection of external fire escapes, security fence and gates, and application of safety film to windows.
Demolition of single storey rear extension, erection of two bay windows to front elevation, conversion of garage into habitable room, erection of front boundary wall, alterations to existing render, raised patio to rear and boundary treatment in connection with conversion of property from 2 self contained flats into 2 dwellinghouses.
£100k–£250k105 Longfellow Road Worcester Park KT4 8BD
Part demolition and erection of two single storey front extensions, garage conversion, and boundary alterations for conversion into 2 residential units.
Completion and retention of a part one, part two storey rear and side extensions including the provision of a raised rear patio and removal of rear chimney.
£100k–£250k3 Lymbourne Close Belmont SM2 6DX
Completion and retention of a part one, part two storey rear and both sides extension.
Recent applications from across the borough that builders can follow up on.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Sutton
41%
Approved
54%
Pending
5%
Refused
In Sutton, 41% of planning applications are approved, 54% are still pending, and 5% are refused. Pending applications can give builders an opportunity to make contact while projects are still at an early stage.
Earlier contact usually means less competition.
Based on planning applications submitted over the last 30 days.
Planning Approval Times in Sutton
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Sutton, 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 Sutton
In Sutton, the vast majority (86%) 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 Sutton
Sutton appeals to families who want space, schools, and London access without the pricing pressure of inner boroughs. Many homeowners have stayed in the area for years and built up equity, which can support proper renovation budgets when they decide to update or extend. Older homes changing hands also create opportunities for builders, with new owners often looking at layout changes, roofing work, insulation, kitchens, bathrooms, and wider refurbishment packages.
How to Win Jobs in Sutton
Contact Homeowners Early
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Target Higher-Value Projects
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Nearby Areas
Builders covering Sutton often work across neighbouring south London boroughs too. Croydon, Merton, Kingston upon Thames, and Bromley all sit within reach and bring through a useful mix of residential building work.
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