Updated 13 July 2026 · 44 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
- Spot projects while they are still being scoped
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Data sourced from Tower Hamlets Council planning records and kept up to date.
44
New Leads (30 Days)
£165,057
Average Project Value
15
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 (27 of 53 in the last 30 days), with Heritages also showing consistent demand alongside Loft Conversions.
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 |
| Extension | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Proposal for a loft extension. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Construction of a single-storey rear extension. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Greater London | £100k–£250k | Proposed single storey rear extension with rooflight and alterations to existing outrigger. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a new single storey rear extension. | Approved |
Front Extension
Greater London
Mansard roof extension with front dormers and roof-light to stairwell.
Extension
Greater London
Proposal for a loft extension.
Single Storey Rear Extension
Greater London
Construction of a single-storey rear extension.
Single Storey Rear Extension
Greater London
Proposed single storey rear extension with rooflight and alterations to existing outrigger.
Single Storey Rear Extension
Greater London
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a new single storey rear extension.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £100k–£250k | Application for certificate of lawfulness for a proposed 3m rear extension and loft conversion with dormer. | Approved |
| 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 3m rear extension and loft conversion with dormer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garage Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Proposed garage conversion into a bedroom and shower room with new window. | Approved |
| Garden Room | Greater London | £25k–£50k | Application for certificate of lawfulness for proposed new outbuilding at the rear. | Approved |
| Porch | Greater London | £25k–£50k | Proposed replacement of windows and external woodwork on a like-for-like basis. | Approved |
| Garden Room | Greater London | £25k–£50k | Minor material amendment to listed building consent for alterations to outbuilding design. | Approved |
| Heritage | Greater London | £100k–£250k | Internal refurbishment of a Grade II listed dwelling in a conservation area. | Approved |
Garage Conversion
Greater London
Proposed garage conversion into a bedroom and shower room with new window.
Garden Room
Greater London
Application for certificate of lawfulness for proposed new outbuilding at the rear.
Porch
Greater London
Proposed replacement of windows and external woodwork on a like-for-like basis.
Garden Room
Greater London
Minor material amendment to listed building consent for alterations to outbuilding design.
Heritage
Greater London
Internal refurbishment of a Grade II listed dwelling in a conservation area.
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.
Proposed garage conversion into a bedroom and shower room including replacement of the garage door with new window.
£50k–£100kGreater London
Proposed garage conversion into a bedroom and shower room with new window.
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.
Proposal for a Loft Extension
£50k–£100kGreater London
Proposal for a loft extension.
Construction of a single-storey rear extension.
£50k–£100kGreater London
Construction of a single-storey rear extension.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Outcomes in Tower Hamlets
43%
Approved
57%
Pending
0%
Rejected
In Tower Hamlets, 43% of planning applications are approved, 57% 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, 73% of planning applications are domestic and 27% 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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Focus on Approved Applications
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Target Higher-Value Projects
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