Updated 22 October 2026 · 207 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.
207
New Leads (30 Days)
£128,902
Average Project Value
58
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 are the most common project type, appearing in 157 of the 207 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Loft Conversions also showing consistent demand alongside Garden Rooms. Projects can fall into more than one category, so these figures don't need to add up to the total.
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.
- 1Kona Planning Consultancy Limited
- 2Fluent ADS Ltd
- 3David Bowler Associates
- 4theDESIGNhaus
- 5Iconic Architectural Design
- 6G B Services
- 7Histon Allvey Ltd
- 8Thames Design and Build, Ltd.
- 9id8 designs ltd
- 10tim richards architects
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 | 146 Lower Green Road Esher Surrey KT10 8HA | £50k–£100k | Remodelling of existing rear extension and single-storey dining room extension. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | 9 Riverside Drive Esher Surrey KT10 8PG | £100k–£250k | Part two-storey front extension, new front porch, two-storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration. | Approved |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Woodcote 22 Cleves Wood Weybridge Surrey KT13 9TH | £50k–£100k | Roof extension above garage and single storey rear extension. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | 2 Milbrook Esher Surrey KT10 9EJ | £250k–£1m | Two storey front extension and various alterations including a swimming pool. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | 50 Thistledene Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0YJ | £100k–£250k | Part two/part single storey front extension, side extension, garage conversion, and other alterations. | Approved |
Single Storey Rear Extension
146 Lower Green Road Esher Surrey KT10 8HA
Remodelling of existing rear extension and single-storey dining room extension.
Double Storey Extension
9 Riverside Drive Esher Surrey KT10 8PG
Part two-storey front extension, new front porch, two-storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration.
Single Storey Rear Extension
Woodcote 22 Cleves Wood Weybridge Surrey KT13 9TH
Roof extension above garage and single storey rear extension.
Double Storey Extension
2 Milbrook Esher Surrey KT10 9EJ
Two storey front extension and various alterations including a swimming pool.
Double Storey Extension
50 Thistledene Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0YJ
Part two/part single storey front extension, side extension, garage conversion, and other alterations.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Loxwood Stokesheath Road Oxshott Leatherhead Surrey KT22 0PN | £50k–£100k | S73 variation to Condition 2 to amend approved plans: widen rear dormer windows, remove two side dormers, increase bay window footprint and alter fenestration for a property with roof and single-storey extensions. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | High Trees Bridgewater Road Weybridge Surrey KT13 0EG | £250k–£1m | Extensions and alterations to convert a single-storey house into a two-storey house with rooms in the roof space, integral garage and rooflights following partial demolition. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 11 Trystings Close Claygate Esher KT10 0TF | £50k–£100k | Install rear dormer windows to create rooms in the roofspace. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 10 French Gardens Cobham Surrey KT11 2AJ | £100k–£250k | Part two/part single-storey rear extension, roof extension for rooms in roofspace with front/rear/side rooflights, demolition of garage and detached rear outbuilding. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 148 Anyards Road Cobham Surrey KT11 2LH | £50k–£100k | Rear dormer to create rooms in the roofspace with front rooflights. | Approved |
Loft Conversion
Loxwood Stokesheath Road Oxshott Leatherhead Surrey KT22 0PN
S73 variation to Condition 2 to amend approved plans: widen rear dormer windows, remove two side dormers, increase bay window footprint and alter fenestration for a property with roof and single-storey extensions.
Loft Conversion
High Trees Bridgewater Road Weybridge Surrey KT13 0EG
Extensions and alterations to convert a single-storey house into a two-storey house with rooms in the roof space, integral garage and rooflights following partial demolition.
Loft Conversion
11 Trystings Close Claygate Esher KT10 0TF
Install rear dormer windows to create rooms in the roofspace.
Loft Conversion
10 French Gardens Cobham Surrey KT11 2AJ
Part two/part single-storey rear extension, roof extension for rooms in roofspace with front/rear/side rooflights, demolition of garage and detached rear outbuilding.
Loft Conversion
148 Anyards Road Cobham Surrey KT11 2LH
Rear dormer to create rooms in the roofspace with front rooflights.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | 37 Lovelace Road Long Ditton Surbiton Surrey KT6 6NZ and 1 Beechwood Close Long Ditton Surbiton Surrey KT6 6PF | £1m+ | Demolition of existing properties and erection of a replacement apartment block with 14 residential units. | Approved |
| Garage Conversion | 92 Angel Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0AZ | £25k–£50k | Convert attached garage to living space, add front porch and alter fenestration following reduction of the garage footprint. | Approved |
| Garden Room | 22A Water Lane Cobham Surrey KT11 2PB | Under £25k | Erection of a pergola and additional raised flowerbed in the rear garden. | Approved |
| Garden Room | 7 Woodside Road Cobham Surrey KT11 2QR | £25k–£50k | Construction of a detached front garage. | Approved |
| Garden Room | 10 Talbot Lane Weybridge Surrey KT13 8GL | £25k–£50k | Erection of a single-storey rear outbuilding. | Approved |
New Build
37 Lovelace Road Long Ditton Surbiton Surrey KT6 6NZ and 1 Beechwood Close Long Ditton Surbiton Surrey KT6 6PF
Demolition of existing properties and erection of a replacement apartment block with 14 residential units.
Garage Conversion
92 Angel Road Thames Ditton Surrey KT7 0AZ
Convert attached garage to living space, add front porch and alter fenestration following reduction of the garage footprint.
Garden Room
22A Water Lane Cobham Surrey KT11 2PB
Erection of a pergola and additional raised flowerbed in the rear garden.
Garden Room
7 Woodside Road Cobham Surrey KT11 2QR
Construction of a detached front garage.
Garden Room
10 Talbot Lane Weybridge Surrey KT13 8GL
Erection of a single-storey rear outbuilding.
Data sourced from Elmbridge Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across the Elmbridge area.
Remodelling and extension of the existing rear addition, including the replacement of multiple existing roof forms with a single pitched roof designed to relate to the existing roofline. The proposals include an extended kitchen and new dining area, gym and annexe accommodation comprising a bedroom and shower room. A section of the existing party wall is to be raised to accommodate the new roof form. New metal framed glazed doors and windows are proposed to the rear extension, together with a new north facing timber sash window to the office. A new painted timber door is proposed to the rear elevation of the garage to improve access. External works include the construction of a new garden pergola, new paving and associated soft landscaping, together with a new bin store.
£50k–£100k146 Lower Green Road Esher Surrey KT10 8HA
Remodelling of existing rear extension and single-storey dining room extension.
Part two-storey front extension, new front porch, two-storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration.
£100k–£250k9 Riverside Drive Esher Surrey KT10 8PG
Part two-storey front extension, new front porch, two-storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration.
Roof extension above existing garage to provide rooms in the roofspace and single storey rear extension with front rooflight.
£50k–£100kWoodcote 22 Cleves Wood Weybridge Surrey KT13 9TH
Roof extension above garage and single storey rear extension.
Two storey front extension, part two/part single side extension including 2no. air source heat pumps to the east elevation, roof extension, rear and side canopies, rear photovoltaic panels, rooflights, overcladding and alterations to fenestration following demolition of existing attached garage to the front. Construction of swimming pool to the rear including single storey outbuildings, new retaining walls, terrace and 1no. air source heat pump. Alterations to front hardstanding and permeable driveway and associated soft landscaping.
£250k–£1m2 Milbrook Esher Surrey KT10 9EJ
Two storey front extension and various alterations including a swimming pool.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Elmbridge
49%
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51%
Pending
0%
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In Elmbridge, 49% of planning applications are approved, 51% are still pending, and 0% are refused. Pending applications can give builders an opportunity to make contact while projects are still at an early stage.
Reaching out while applications are still active helps you get ahead of the pack.
Based on planning applications submitted over the last 30 days.
Planning Approval Times in Elmbridge
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Elmbridge, the median time from submission to decision is 10 weeks. Smaller projects like extensions tend to be approved more quickly, while larger developments can take longer.
Based on approved applications with recorded decision dates over the last 3 months.
Domestic vs Commercial Projects in Elmbridge
In Elmbridge, 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 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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