Updated 26 July 2026 · 31 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Tower Hamlets
Get construction leads in Tower Hamlets 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.
- Taken directly from Tower Hamlets Council planning decisions
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Data sourced from Tower Hamlets Council planning records and kept up to date.
31
New Leads (30 Days)
£197,177
Average Project Value
11
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Tower Hamlets
Bethnal Green, Bow, and Mile End are dense with Victorian terraces, where loft conversions and rear extensions are the standard job. Around Wapping and Brick Lane, converted warehouses bring through a different kind of project - internal reconfigurations, mezzanine additions, and refurbishments rather than a straightforward extension. Down at Canary Wharf and the Isle of Dogs, ongoing high-rise development is on an entirely different scale, with new residential towers and commercial fit-outs a world apart from the domestic work found inland.
Project Type Breakdown
Here is a breakdown of recent planning applications across Tower Hamlets by project type, showing where construction activity is currently concentrated.
In Tower Hamlets, Extensions account for the majority of planning applications (19 of 40 in the last 30 days), with Heritages also showing consistent demand alongside Garden Rooms.
Project Value Insights
Splitting Tower Hamlets applications by rough project value makes it easier to see which ones are worth chasing first.
- £25k – £50kInternal reconfigurations, small rear extensions, and flat refurbishments
- £50k – £100kStandard loft conversions and single-storey rear extensions
- £100k – £250kSide return extensions, warehouse conversions, and larger refurbishments
- £250k+Riverside renovations and major new-build or commercial schemes
The largest project values sit around Wapping, the river frontage, and Canary Wharf, where property values and ongoing development support much bigger budgets than the borough average.
Recent Planning Applications in Tower Hamlets
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Extension | Greater London | £100k–£250k | Mansard roof extension with front dormers and roof-light to stairwell. | Approved |
| Single Storey Extension | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Listed Building Consent for a proposed single storey roof extension. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Proposed single storey rear infill extension extending 2.0m beyond the rear wall. | Approved |
| Single Storey Extension | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Proposed single storey roof extension. | Approved |
| Rear Extension | Greater London | £100k–£250k | Proposed mansard roof conversion with front and rear dormer windows. | Approved |
Front Extension
Greater London
Mansard roof extension with front dormers and roof-light to stairwell.
Single Storey Extension
Greater London
Listed Building Consent for a proposed single storey roof extension.
Single Storey Rear Extension
Greater London
Proposed single storey rear infill extension extending 2.0m beyond the rear wall.
Single Storey Extension
Greater London
Proposed single storey roof extension.
Rear Extension
Greater London
Proposed mansard roof conversion with front and rear dormer windows.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Application for certificate of lawfulness for a proposed loft conversion with rear dormer. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Proposed loft conversion with three rear roof lights. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Application for certificate of lawfulness for a proposed loft conversion with rear dormer.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Proposed loft conversion with three rear roof lights.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Room | Greater London | £25k–£50k | Minor material amendment to listed building consent for alterations to outbuilding design. | Approved |
| Heritage | Greater London | £250k–£1m | Alteration to health centre to provide clinical accommodation. | Approved |
| Heritage | Greater London | £100k–£250k | Internal refurbishment of a Grade II listed dwelling in a conservation area. | Approved |
| New Build | Greater London | £250k–£1m | Construction of an additional floor level for HMO rooms in a listed building. | Pending |
| Heritage | 12 Princelet Street, London, E1 6QH | £25k–£50k | Replacement of roof terrace balustrade and installation of planters. | Pending |
Garden Room
Greater London
Minor material amendment to listed building consent for alterations to outbuilding design.
Heritage
Greater London
Alteration to health centre to provide clinical accommodation.
Heritage
Greater London
Internal refurbishment of a Grade II listed dwelling in a conservation area.
New Build
Greater London
Construction of an additional floor level for HMO rooms in a listed building.
Heritage
12 Princelet Street, London, E1 6QH
Replacement of roof terrace balustrade and installation of planters.
Data sourced from Tower Hamlets Council planning records and kept up to date.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of construction opportunities currently moving through the Tower Hamlets planning system, from domestic extensions to riverside and Canary Wharf development.
Proposal consists of a mansard roof extension with two front dormer double-glazed sash windows, a large double-glazed sliding window to the rear elevation, and a roof-light to the stairwell.
£100k–£250kGreater London
Mansard roof extension with front dormers and roof-light to stairwell.
Listed Building Consent for proposed single storey roof extension.
£50k–£100kGreater London
Listed Building Consent for a proposed single storey roof extension.
Proposed single storey rear infill extension extending 2.0m beyond the rear wall at lower ground level (basement), including renovation of existing two storey at rear and first floor roof terrace with new railings. Excavation within lightwell to create concealed cycle storage.
£50k–£100kGreater London
Proposed single storey rear infill extension extending 2.0m beyond the rear wall.
Proposed single storey roof extension.
£50k–£100kGreater London
Proposed single storey roof extension.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Outcomes in Tower Hamlets
42%
Approved
58%
Pending
0%
Rejected
In Tower Hamlets, 42% of planning applications are approved, 58% are still pending, and 0% are rejected. Contacting homeowners early gives you the best chance of winning work.
Timing matters — earlier contact usually means less competition.
Based on planning application outcomes over the last 3 months.
Planning Approval Times in Tower Hamlets
In Tower Hamlets, 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 Tower Hamlets
In Tower Hamlets, 74% of planning applications are domestic and 26% are commercial. Both segments offer opportunities depending on the scale of work you take on.
Demand for Building Work in Tower Hamlets
Few boroughs pack in this much contrast - ex-council terraces a short walk from some of the highest property values in London around the river and Canary Wharf. The financial district workforce also keeps a large private rental sector running, which means refurbishment and flat conversion work stays busy independently of what owner-occupiers are doing elsewhere in the borough.
How to Win Jobs in Tower Hamlets
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