Updated 21 September 2026 · 133 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Wandsworth
Discover construction leads in Wandsworth sourced from live planning applications across the borough. Whether you focus on loft schemes, rear extensions, or full-house renovation, find the projects early and reach homeowners first.
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Data sourced from Wandsworth Council planning records, updated regularly.
133
New Leads (30 Days)
£195,019
Average Project Value
55
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Wandsworth
Wandsworth covers a wide stretch of south London and the housing shifts considerably across it. Battersea has Victorian terraces alongside mansion blocks and newer flats near the power station. Putney leans suburban, with larger semis and detached houses with decent gardens where rear additions and outbuildings are more practical. Balham and Tooting are dominated by Edwardian terraces, many unrenovated, where applications for loft conversions and kitchen extensions are filed regularly. Earlsfield and Southfields produce a similar pattern: family homes that owners are improving rather than leaving.
Project Type Breakdown
Below is a breakdown of planning applications submitted to Wandsworth Council by project type over the past 30 days.
In Wandsworth, Extensions account for the majority of planning applications (109 of 161 in the last 30 days), with Loft Conversions also showing consistent demand alongside Garden Rooms.
Project Value Insights
Project budgets in Wandsworth range from straightforward loft schemes to substantial full-house renovations. These ranges help you gauge where the work fits and whether it suits your pipeline.
- £25k – £50kGarage conversions, garden studios, and smaller rear additions
- £50k – £100kLoft conversions, kitchen extensions, and combined smaller works
- £100k – £250kTwo-storey extensions, wraparound additions, and larger refurbishments
- £250k+Substantial whole-house renovations and high-specification schemes in Putney and Battersea riverside
Higher-value projects tend to come from Putney, the Battersea riverside, and parts of Clapham Junction, where larger properties and stronger renovation budgets push costs toward the top of the range.
Recent Planning Applications in Wandsworth
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap-Around Extension | London Borough of Wandsworth | £250k–£1m | Single-storey wrap-around extension and conversion of house into three flats. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | London | £50k–£100k | Construction of a single storey ground level extension to the rear and side, plus a proprietary garden building. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Greater London | £250k–£1m | Alterations for 9 residential units including retention of rear extensions with roof terraces. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | Greater London | £1m+ | Demolition of existing roof extension and two storey rear building, erection of new extensions for light industrial and office use. | Approved |
| Single Storey Front Extension | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Proposed single storey rear extension with installation of front gates. | Approved |
Wrap-Around Extension
London Borough of Wandsworth
Single-storey wrap-around extension and conversion of house into three flats.
Wrap-Around Extension
London
Construction of a single storey ground level extension to the rear and side, plus a proprietary garden building.
Wrap-Around Extension
Greater London
Alterations for 9 residential units including retention of rear extensions with roof terraces.
Double Storey Extension
Greater London
Demolition of existing roof extension and two storey rear building, erection of new extensions for light industrial and office use.
Single Storey Front Extension
Greater London
Proposed single storey rear extension with installation of front gates.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | London Borough of Wandsworth | £50k–£100k | Demolition of existing rear extension and erection of a rear flat roof dormer for loft conversion. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof windows. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £100k–£250k | Rear and side extension with pitched roof, dormer extensions, and full refurbishment of the property. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £100k–£250k | Alterations and extension of the roof with dormers and a single storey rear extension for additional living space. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion with front rooflights and rear dormer, along with alterations to the existing rear extension. | Approved |
Loft Conversion
London Borough of Wandsworth
Demolition of existing rear extension and erection of a rear flat roof dormer for loft conversion.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof windows.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Rear and side extension with pitched roof, dormer extensions, and full refurbishment of the property.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Alterations and extension of the roof with dormers and a single storey rear extension for additional living space.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Loft conversion with front rooflights and rear dormer, along with alterations to the existing rear extension.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | London Borough of Wandsworth | £1m+ | Demolition of existing building and erection of a mixed-use building with flats and community use. | Approved |
| New Build | Greater London | £250k–£1m | Erection of a five-storey building providing 2 x 2-bedroom and 1 x 3-bedroom flats with balconies. | Approved |
| New Build | Greater London | £250k–£1m | Erection of a two-storey dwellinghouse in place of existing garages. | Approved |
| Garden Room | Greater London | £25k–£50k | Certificate of Lawfulness for construction of the outbuilding as shown on drawing. | Refused |
| Dropped Kerb | Greater London | £25k–£50k | Request for a dropped kerb installation in a paved garden area. | Approved |
New Build
London Borough of Wandsworth
Demolition of existing building and erection of a mixed-use building with flats and community use.
New Build
Greater London
Erection of a five-storey building providing 2 x 2-bedroom and 1 x 3-bedroom flats with balconies.
New Build
Greater London
Erection of a two-storey dwellinghouse in place of existing garages.
Garden Room
Greater London
Certificate of Lawfulness for construction of the outbuilding as shown on drawing.
Dropped Kerb
Greater London
Request for a dropped kerb installation in a paved garden area.
Data sourced from Wandsworth Council planning records, updated regularly.
Featured Projects
A selection of recently filed planning applications from across Wandsworth that local builders can follow up on.
Alterations including erection of mansard roof extension to main rear roof, including raising the ridge by 300mm; Erection of an extension above the three-storey back addition; Change of sloped first floor roof to flat roof and formation of a second floor rear roof terrace with a 1.7m high screen surround above; Erection of a single storey rear and side extension in connection and alterations to the fenestration with conversion from a single dwelling house into 1 x 3-bedroom and 2 x 2-bedroom flats with associated refuse and cycle storage.
£250k–£1mLondon Borough of Wandsworth
Single-storey wrap-around extension and conversion of house into three flats.
Demolition of existing building and erection of a part two-storey part three-storey building to provide 1x Studio, 2 x 1 bedroom, 4x 2 bedroom and 1 x 3 bedroom flats (Class C3) with balconies and the use of part ground floor as a community use (Class F2).
£1m+London Borough of Wandsworth
Demolition of existing building and erection of a mixed-use building with flats and community use.
Removal of existing shed and conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension. Erection of a single storey outbuilding to the rear garden. (RECONSULTATION - AMENDED DESCRIPTION)
£50k–£100kLondon
Construction of a single storey ground level extension to the rear and side, plus a proprietary garden building.
Alterations including erection of roof extension to main rear roof; demolition of existing rear single storey extension and installation of glazed doors to rear.
£50k–£100kLondon Borough of Wandsworth
Demolition of existing rear extension and erection of a rear flat roof dormer for loft conversion.
Recent applications from across Wandsworth at an early enough stage to act on.
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54%
Approved
41%
Pending
5%
Rejected
Most planning applications in Wandsworth are approved, meaning a large proportion of these projects go ahead and become real building jobs. This creates strong opportunities for builders who contact homeowners early.
Earlier contact usually means less competition.
Based on planning application outcomes over the last 3 months.
Planning Approval Times in Wandsworth
In Wandsworth, most planning applications are decided within 7 weeks. Smaller projects like extensions tend to be approved more quickly, while larger developments can take longer.
Domestic vs Commercial Projects in Wandsworth
In Wandsworth, 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 Wandsworth
Wandsworth has drawn a sustained wave of families over the past decade, attracted by schools, green space, and transport links into the City and West End. Once people are in, they tend to stay and invest. The typical driver isn't dramatic. It's a growing family that needs a bedroom in the roof, or a kitchen that can't expand without pushing into the garden. Moving up within the borough is expensive, so the maths usually favour building out. That logic produces a reliable volume of mid-range residential work across the year.
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Nearby Areas
Builders covering Wandsworth regularly pick up work in nearby boroughs too. Lambeth, Merton, and Richmond all sit within close range and produce a consistent mix of residential projects.
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