Updated 17 September 2026 · 169 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.
169
New Leads (30 Days)
£153,443
Average Project Value
64
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 (123 of 255 in the last 30 days), with Garden Rooms also showing consistent demand alongside Loft Conversions.
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
- 3Iconic Architectural Design
- 4Histon Allvey Ltd
- 5Abstract Plans
- 6G B Services
- 7theDESIGNhaus
- 8Whiteman Architects
- 9Calypso Studios
- 10Thames Design and Build, Ltd.
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 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 |
| Rear Extension | 29 Westmont Road Esher Surrey KT10 9BE | £100k–£250k | First floor rear extension with alterations to fenestration. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 11 Burstead Close Cobham Surrey KT11 2NL | £100k–£250k | Part two/part single-storey side/rear extension with front dormer and rooflight. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | Tanglewood Sandy Lane Cobham Surrey KT11 2EP | £250k–£1m | Two-storey detached house with rooms in the roofspace and dormer windows following demolition of the existing house. | Approved |
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.
Rear Extension
29 Westmont Road Esher Surrey KT10 9BE
First floor rear extension with alterations to fenestration.
Wrap-Around Extension
11 Burstead Close Cobham Surrey KT11 2NL
Part two/part single-storey side/rear extension with front dormer and rooflight.
Double Storey Extension
Tanglewood Sandy Lane Cobham Surrey KT11 2EP
Two-storey detached house with rooms in the roofspace and dormer windows following demolition of the existing house.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 10 Eastmont Road Esher Surrey KT10 9AZ | £250k–£1m | Relocation and conversion of garage, with part single and two-storey rear extension and loft conversion. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 20 Fairacres Cobham Surrey KT11 2JW | £100k–£250k | Loft conversion with dormers and multiple extensions and alterations. | Approved |
| 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 | End View Molember Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9NH | £50k–£100k | Proposed hip-to-gable roof extension with rear dormers and front rooflights to create rooms in the roofspace. | Approved |
Loft Conversion
10 Eastmont Road Esher Surrey KT10 9AZ
Relocation and conversion of garage, with part single and two-storey rear extension and loft conversion.
Loft Conversion
20 Fairacres Cobham Surrey KT11 2JW
Loft conversion with dormers and multiple extensions and alterations.
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
End View Molember Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9NH
Proposed hip-to-gable roof extension with rear dormers and front rooflights to create rooms in the roofspace.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Mulberry House 1 Oxshott Rise Cobham Surrey KT11 2RW | £100k–£250k | Single storey ancillary outbuilding (gym, garden room, games room) and integral garage. | Approved |
| Heritage | Elmbridge | Under £25k | Installation of a Blue Plaque on the side of the building. | Approved |
| Dropped Kerb | Warehouse Thames Street Weybridge Surrey KT13 8JG | £100k–£250k | Variation of Condition: 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission to replace scissor car lift with ramped vehicular access to the basement. | Approved |
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
Mulberry House 1 Oxshott Rise Cobham Surrey KT11 2RW
Single storey ancillary outbuilding (gym, garden room, games room) and integral garage.
Heritage
Elmbridge
Installation of a Blue Plaque on the side of the building.
Dropped Kerb
Warehouse Thames Street Weybridge Surrey KT13 8JG
Variation of Condition: 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission to replace scissor car lift with ramped vehicular access to the basement.
Data sourced from Elmbridge Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across the Elmbridge area.
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.
Single storey rear extension and front enclosed porch.
£50k–£100k76 Common Road Claygate Esher Surrey KT10 0HU
Single storey rear extension, rear dormer extension and front enclosed porch.
Single storey ancillary outbuilding (gym, garden room, games room, w/c) and integral garage with associated plant room, separate vehicular entrance gate and access serving western part of site from Mizen Way to improve access to new outbuilding, replacement gates and pillars and associated landscaping works
£100k–£250kMulberry House 1 Oxshott Rise Cobham Surrey KT11 2RW
Single storey ancillary outbuilding (gym, garden room, games room) and integral garage.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Outcomes in Elmbridge
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47%
Pending
2%
Rejected
Most planning applications in Elmbridge 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.
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 (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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