Updated 20 September 2026 · 50 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.
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Data sourced from Tower Hamlets Council planning records and kept up to date.
50
New Leads (30 Days)
£134,750
Average Project Value
13
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Heritages
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, Heritages account for the majority of planning applications (27 of 63 in the last 30 days), with Extensions also showing consistent demand alongside Loft Conversions.
Most Active Architects and Planning Consultants in Tower Hamlets
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Tower Hamlets, based on recent planning records.
- 1Archway Building Consultancy Ltd
- 2stuart james associates
- 3Cityscape PTA
- 4Ventrolla
- 5Vorbild Architecture Limited
- 6The Planning Lab
- 7Savills
- 8njrouse architectural design
- 9Planning Insight
- 10Phillips Planning Services Limited
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Extension | Greater London | £100k–£250k | Construction of a new mansard roof extension and two rear extensions. | Approved |
| Extension | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Conversion of existing butterfly roof to create habitable loft space. | Approved |
| Extension | 36 Vivian Road, London, E3 5RF | £100k–£250k | Internal reconfiguration and first floor extension with new family bathroom. | Approved |
| Extension | Flat 223 Lexington Building, Bow Quarter, 60 Fairfield Road, London, E3 2UE | £100k–£250k | Internal alterations including mezzanine extension and kitchen reconfiguration. | Approved |
| Single Storey Front Extension | 19 Turner Street, London, E1 2AU | £50k–£100k | Single storey front infill extension and side extension. | Approved |
Rear Extension
Greater London
Construction of a new mansard roof extension and two rear extensions.
Extension
Greater London
Conversion of existing butterfly roof to create habitable loft space.
Extension
36 Vivian Road, London, E3 5RF
Internal reconfiguration and first floor extension with new family bathroom.
Extension
Flat 223 Lexington Building, Bow Quarter, 60 Fairfield Road, London, E3 2UE
Internal alterations including mezzanine extension and kitchen reconfiguration.
Single Storey Front Extension
19 Turner Street, London, E1 2AU
Single storey front infill extension and side extension.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Proposed loft conversion with three rear roof lights. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 55 Manchester Grove, London, E14 3BG | £50k–£100k | Demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of a single-storey rear extension with pitched roof and roof windows; loft conversion with rear roof windows. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 214A Mile End Road, London, E1 4LJ | £100k–£250k | Part-retrospective reconfiguration and third-floor mansard extension to provide two self-contained dwellings (1-bed and 3-bed duplex), replacing an unauthorised three-unit arrangement. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | London | £50k–£100k | Convert existing attic/loft to provide an additional bedroom (loft conversion). | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 37 Zealand Road, London, E3 5RA | £50k–£100k | Mansard roof extension with new front and rear dormers, rooflights and integrated solar panels. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Proposed loft conversion with three rear roof lights.
Loft Conversion
55 Manchester Grove, London, E14 3BG
Demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of a single-storey rear extension with pitched roof and roof windows; loft conversion with rear roof windows.
Loft Conversion
214A Mile End Road, London, E1 4LJ
Part-retrospective reconfiguration and third-floor mansard extension to provide two self-contained dwellings (1-bed and 3-bed duplex), replacing an unauthorised three-unit arrangement.
Loft Conversion
London
Convert existing attic/loft to provide an additional bedroom (loft conversion).
Loft Conversion
37 Zealand Road, London, E3 5RA
Mansard roof extension with new front and rear dormers, rooflights and integrated solar panels.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage | Greater London | £25k–£50k | Consent for modernizing bathrooms in a listed building. | Approved |
| Heritage | 9 Flamborough Street, London, E14 7LS | £25k–£50k | Replacement of front and rear doors, sash windows, and casement windows with timber double-glazed versions. | Approved |
| Heritage | London | £50k–£100k | Reinstatement of existing infilled basement. | Refused |
| Heritage | 14 Flamborough Street, London, E14 7LS | £50k–£100k | Replacement of windows and external doors on a Listed Building. | Approved |
| Heritage | London | £25k–£50k | Replacement of doors and windows with Georgian-style and Heritage double-glazed options. | Approved |
Heritage
Greater London
Consent for modernizing bathrooms in a listed building.
Heritage
9 Flamborough Street, London, E14 7LS
Replacement of front and rear doors, sash windows, and casement windows with timber double-glazed versions.
Heritage
London
Reinstatement of existing infilled basement.
Heritage
14 Flamborough Street, London, E14 7LS
Replacement of windows and external doors on a Listed Building.
Heritage
London
Replacement of doors and windows with Georgian-style and Heritage double-glazed options.
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.
Listed Building Consent for the following proposed Works: Bathroom 1: Replace failed electric shower, damaged bath and panel, and existing sink/WC with modern equivalents in the same locations. Bathroom 2: Replace faulty WC and existing suite with modern fittings using existing services. Bathroom 3: Replace defective bath, shower and WC; remove bidet and cap services. All Bathrooms: Replace dated or damaged floor and wall finishes; install modern, energy-efficient radiators using existing pipework where possible.
£25k–£50kGreater London
Consent for modernizing bathrooms in a listed building.
Construction of a new mansard roof extension, single storey full width ground floor rear extension and first floor rear extension.
£100k–£250kGreater London
Construction of a new mansard roof extension and two rear extensions.
Conversion of existing butterfly roof with front and back mansard to utilise the loft area as habitable space.
£50k–£100kGreater London
Conversion of existing butterfly roof to create habitable loft space.
Proposed loft conversion with x3 rear roof lights
£50k–£100kGreater London
Proposed loft conversion with three rear roof lights.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Outcomes in Tower Hamlets
42%
Approved
48%
Pending
10%
Rejected
In Tower Hamlets, 42% of planning applications are approved, 48% are still pending, and 10% are rejected. Contacting homeowners early gives you the best chance of winning work.
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, 60% of planning applications are domestic and 40% 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.
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