Updated 7 September 2026 · 192 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Elmbridge
Access construction leads in Elmbridge by tracking newly submitted planning applications. See which homeowners across Esher, Walton-on-Thames, Weybridge and Cobham are preparing extensions, loft conversions, and new builds, and get in touch before they begin shortlisting builders.
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Data sourced from Elmbridge Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
192
New Leads (30 Days)
£147,527
Average Project Value
66
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Elmbridge
Elmbridge is one of Surrey's highest-value residential markets, and that shows in the scale of the work its planning applications describe. Weybridge and the roads around St George's Hill and Burwood Park have some of the largest private plots in Surrey, and applications here regularly involve substantial rear extensions, basement excavations, and full house remodels rather than modest add-ons. Esher and Claygate keep a village high-street feel alongside large detached homes, generating a steady mix of orangeries, garden studios, and loft conversions. Walton-on-Thames and Hersham, closer to the river, have a broader range of property types - Victorian villas near the town centre through to 20th-century family housing further out - so the work is more varied, from first extensions on smaller semis to riverside properties adding boathouses or garden rooms. Cobham, further south, combines historic cottages around its high street with newer executive housing, and continues to see high-spec new-build and replacement-dwelling applications on larger plots.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Elmbridge over the past 30 days.
In Elmbridge, Extensions account for the majority of planning applications (142 of 282 in the last 30 days), with Garden Rooms also showing consistent demand alongside Porches.
Most Active Architects and Planning Consultants in Elmbridge
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Elmbridge, based on recent planning records.
- 1Fluent ADS Ltd
- 2David Bowler Associates
- 3Histon Allvey Ltd
- 4Iconic Architectural Design
- 5Abstract Plans
- 6theDESIGNhaus
- 7G B Services
- 8Arkitectly
- 9id8 designs ltd
- 10Arc8 Projects
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Elmbridge helps you prioritise the most profitable leads and manage your workload effectively. These ranges are a general guide - individual project costs vary by design, specification, and site conditions.
- £25k – £50kSmall extensions, porches, and internal alterations
- £50k – £100kRear extensions and loft conversions
- £100k – £250kLarge extensions and full property refurbishments
- £250k+New builds, basements, and high-end residential projects
Higher-value projects are concentrated in Weybridge, Cobham, and the private estates around St George’s Hill, where larger plots and higher specifications are the norm.
Recent Planning Applications in Elmbridge
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Storey Rear Extension | 23 Stoke Road Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3DF | £100k–£250k | Proposed single storey rear extension, rear dormer window and rooflights following demolition of existing conservatory. | Approved |
| Single Storey Front Extension | 76 Common Road Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0HU | £50k–£100k | Single storey rear extension, rear dormer extension and front enclosed porch. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | 8 Lakeside Grange Weybridge Surrey KT13 9ZE | £50k–£100k | Single storey rear extension to detached garage, and change of use to gym and games room with changes to fenestration and new patio to rear. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Yaffle Cottage 3 Brook Farm Road Cobham Surrey KT11 3AX | £100k–£250k | Single storey rear extension and first floor side/rear extension with juliet balcony. | Approved |
| Rear Extension | 29 Westmont Road Esher Surrey KT10 9BE | £100k–£250k | First floor rear extension with alterations to fenestration. | Approved |
Single Storey Rear Extension
23 Stoke Road Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3DF
Proposed single storey rear extension, rear dormer window and rooflights following demolition of existing conservatory.
Single Storey Front Extension
76 Common Road Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0HU
Single storey rear extension, rear dormer extension and front enclosed porch.
Single Storey Rear Extension
8 Lakeside Grange Weybridge Surrey KT13 9ZE
Single storey rear extension to detached garage, and change of use to gym and games room with changes to fenestration and new patio to rear.
Wrap-Around Extension
Yaffle Cottage 3 Brook Farm Road Cobham Surrey KT11 3AX
Single storey rear extension and first floor side/rear extension with juliet balcony.
Rear Extension
29 Westmont Road Esher Surrey KT10 9BE
First floor rear extension with alterations to fenestration.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 3 Limes Road Weybridge Surrey KT13 8DH | £100k–£250k | Part two/part single storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer and side rooflights. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 30 Bray Road Stoke D'Abernon Cobham Surrey KT11 3HZ | £50k–£100k | Hip-to-gable roof extension with rear dormer and 0.5m ridge height increase to provide rooms in the roofspace following removal of chimney stack. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 76 Common Road Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0HU | £50k–£100k | Rear dormer to create rooms in the roofspace with front rooflights (proposed lawful development certificate). | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 55 Manor Drive Esher Surrey KT10 0AZ | £100k–£250k | Single-storey side/rear extension with dormer roof extension above to create an annex, demolition of garage and alterations to rear doors. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 6 St Andrews Close Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0AF | £50k–£100k | Conversion of garage to habitable use, replacement of garage door with window, removal of side door, installation of rooflights and conversion of roofspace to habitable rooms. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
3 Limes Road Weybridge Surrey KT13 8DH
Part two/part single storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer and side rooflights.
Loft Conversion
30 Bray Road Stoke D'Abernon Cobham Surrey KT11 3HZ
Hip-to-gable roof extension with rear dormer and 0.5m ridge height increase to provide rooms in the roofspace following removal of chimney stack.
Loft Conversion
76 Common Road Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0HU
Rear dormer to create rooms in the roofspace with front rooflights (proposed lawful development certificate).
Loft Conversion
55 Manor Drive Esher Surrey KT10 0AZ
Single-storey side/rear extension with dormer roof extension above to create an annex, demolition of garage and alterations to rear doors.
Loft Conversion
6 St Andrews Close Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0AF
Conversion of garage to habitable use, replacement of garage door with window, removal of side door, installation of rooflights and conversion of roofspace to habitable rooms.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | Elmbridge | £100k–£250k | Variation of condition related to approved plans for a new dwelling following demolition. | Approved |
| Garden Room | 21 Harebell Hill Cobham Surrey KT11 2RS | £50k–£100k | Construction of a swimming pool, garden shed, outdoor kitchen, and WC/shower. | Approved |
| Dropped Kerb | Cherry Garth Stokesheath Road Oxshott Leatherhead Surrey KT22 0PS | £250k–£1m | Construction of a two-storey house with garage and new access after demolition. | Approved |
| Garden Room | 34A Sidney Road Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 2LZ | £25k–£50k | Retrospective application for outbuilding retention and site fencing. | Approved |
| Garden Room | Hazeldene Farm Ockham Lane Cobham Surrey KT11 1LW | £50k–£100k | Retrospective planning application for the construction of an agricultural storage and workshop building (140sqm). | Approved |
New Build
Elmbridge
Variation of condition related to approved plans for a new dwelling following demolition.
Garden Room
21 Harebell Hill Cobham Surrey KT11 2RS
Construction of a swimming pool, garden shed, outdoor kitchen, and WC/shower.
Dropped Kerb
Cherry Garth Stokesheath Road Oxshott Leatherhead Surrey KT22 0PS
Construction of a two-storey house with garage and new access after demolition.
Garden Room
34A Sidney Road Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 2LZ
Retrospective application for outbuilding retention and site fencing.
Garden Room
Hazeldene Farm Ockham Lane Cobham Surrey KT11 1LW
Retrospective planning application for the construction of an agricultural storage and workshop building (140sqm).
Data sourced from Elmbridge Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across the Elmbridge area.
Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved Plans) and 3 (Materials) of planning permission 2025/0011 (Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 2023/1773 (One house including change of use) for reduction in floor area) to allow adjustments to the front elevation to relocate the doorway to accommodate a new manhole as requested by Thames Water and to change the approved steel crittall windows to timber
£100k–£250kElmbridge
Variation of condition related to approved plans for a new dwelling following demolition.
Swimming pool,outdoor kitchen outdoor WC , pool plant together with associated landscaping works and the installation of an air source heat pump.
£50k–£100k21 Harebell Hill Cobham Surrey KT11 2RS
Construction of a swimming pool, garden shed, outdoor kitchen, and WC/shower.
Detached two-storey house with rooms in the roofspace and attached garage with new vehicular access off Stokesheath Road and entrance gates together with associated parking and hard and soft landscaping following demolition of the existing detached house.
£250k–£1mCherry Garth Stokesheath Road Oxshott Leatherhead Surrey KT22 0PS
Construction of a two-storey house with garage and new access after demolition.
Proposed single storey rear extension, rear dormer window and 5no. rooflights on existing roof slopes (following demolition of existing conservatory)
£100k–£250k23 Stoke Road Walton-On-Thames Surrey KT12 3DF
Proposed single storey rear extension, rear dormer window and rooflights following demolition of existing conservatory.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Outcomes in Elmbridge
46%
Approved
54%
Pending
0%
Rejected
In Elmbridge, 46% of planning applications are approved, 54% are still pending, and 0% are rejected. Contacting homeowners early gives you the best chance of winning work.
Reaching out while applications are still active helps you get ahead of the pack.
Based on planning application outcomes over the last 3 months.
Planning Approval Times in Elmbridge
In Elmbridge, most planning applications are decided within 10 weeks. Smaller projects like extensions tend to be approved more quickly, while larger developments can take longer.
Domestic vs Commercial Projects in Elmbridge
In Elmbridge, the vast majority (88%) 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 Elmbridge
Elmbridge's property values are among the highest outside London, which keeps extending and improving in place an attractive option even where a full rebuild or move might otherwise make sense. Weybridge, Cobham, and the private estate roads around St George's Hill see the highest-spec renovation and new-build activity, often running into seven figures once landscaping, garaging, and outbuildings are included. Walton-on-Thames, Hersham, and the Molesey side of the borough produce a higher volume of smaller, more typical projects - kitchen extensions, loft conversions, and garden buildings - as families in more conventional housing stock adapt their homes rather than move. The borough's strong rail links into London Waterloo keep demand for family houses consistently high across both ends of that spectrum.
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