Updated 22 October 2026 · 62 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Runnymede
Access construction leads in Runnymede by tracking newly submitted planning applications. See which homeowners across Egham, Chertsey, Addlestone and Virginia Water are preparing extensions, loft conversions, and new builds, and get in touch before they begin shortlisting builders.
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Data sourced from Runnymede Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
62
New Leads (30 Days)
£133,468
Average Project Value
21
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Runnymede
Runnymede sits along the Thames and covers a wide spread of housing types, from the Victorian and Edwardian streets of Egham and Chertsey town centres to the large private plots around Virginia Water and the Wentworth estate, one of the highest-value residential areas in the country. Virginia Water and St Ann's Hill generate a steady flow of high-spec extension, remodelling, and new-build applications on substantial properties, often with detailed landscaping and outbuilding work alongside the main house. Egham, home to Royal Holloway, University of London, sees a mix of family-home extensions and conversions to student or shared accommodation near the campus. Addlestone, which has had significant town centre redevelopment in recent years, and Chertsey, with its older core along the river, both produce a broader range of more typical projects - rear extensions, loft conversions, and garden buildings - as families adapt their homes rather than move.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Runnymede over the past 30 days.
In Runnymede, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 48 of the 62 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Porches also showing consistent demand alongside New Builds. 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 Runnymede
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Runnymede, based on recent planning records.
- 1ajt design services ltd
- 2Christopher David Design LTD
- 3Simply Planning Ltd
- 4SURREY BUILDING SERVICES
- 5Spatial Design Architects
- 6star plans ltd
- 7Lime Tree Designs
- 8DNC
- 9Architectural Designs Services (UK) LTD
- 10Fred Herbst Architecture
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Runnymede helps you prioritise the most profitable leads and manage your workload effectively. These ranges are a general guide to the scale of work involved - 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 and high-end residential projects, concentrated around Virginia Water
Higher-value projects are heavily concentrated around Virginia Water and St Ann’s Hill, where some of the borough’s largest and most expensive properties are found.
Recent Planning Applications in Runnymede
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Storey Extension | Borough of Runnymede | £100k–£250k | Erection of a part single-storey, part two-storey rear extension. | Refused |
| Single Storey Rear Extension | Borough of Runnymede | £50k–£100k | Prior approval for a single-storey rear extension projecting 8.00m with a maximum height of 3.70m and eaves height of 2.50m. | Approved |
| Single Storey Front Extension | Borough of Runnymede | £25k–£50k | Single-storey front extension, partial conversion of garage to habitable space, and insertion of new roof windows in existing rear extension. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | Virginia Water | £100k–£250k | Erection of a two-storey rear extension to the dwelling. | Approved |
| Single Storey Front Extension | Borough of Runnymede | £25k–£50k | Single-storey side extension with mono-pitched roof and skylights, creation of enclosed front porch with dual-pitched roof and insertion of obscured first-floor side window. | Approved |
Double Storey Extension
Borough of Runnymede
Erection of a part single-storey, part two-storey rear extension.
Single Storey Rear Extension
Borough of Runnymede
Prior approval for a single-storey rear extension projecting 8.00m with a maximum height of 3.70m and eaves height of 2.50m.
Single Storey Front Extension
Borough of Runnymede
Single-storey front extension, partial conversion of garage to habitable space, and insertion of new roof windows in existing rear extension.
Double Storey Extension
Virginia Water
Erection of a two-storey rear extension to the dwelling.
Single Storey Front Extension
Borough of Runnymede
Single-storey side extension with mono-pitched roof and skylights, creation of enclosed front porch with dual-pitched roof and insertion of obscured first-floor side window.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Borough of Runnymede | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion including a rear dormer and front rooflights. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Borough of Runnymede | £50k–£100k | Part-retrospective works including rear roof extension, front rooflights and removal of as-built rear addition at loft level. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Borough of Runnymede | £100k–£250k | Side and single-storey rear extensions, enlarged garage/side extension with rooms in roof, replacement porch, raised roof with dormers and velux windows; new entrance gates. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Borough of Runnymede | £50k–£100k | Certificate of proposed lawful development for a hip-to-gable loft extension with rear dormer and two front rooflights. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 38 Crown Street, Egham, Surrey, TW20 9BQ | £50k–£100k | Rear dormers with mansard roof, two front rooflights and internal alterations to convert loft to habitable accommodation. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
Borough of Runnymede
Loft conversion including a rear dormer and front rooflights.
Loft Conversion
Borough of Runnymede
Part-retrospective works including rear roof extension, front rooflights and removal of as-built rear addition at loft level.
Loft Conversion
Borough of Runnymede
Side and single-storey rear extensions, enlarged garage/side extension with rooms in roof, replacement porch, raised roof with dormers and velux windows; new entrance gates.
Loft Conversion
Borough of Runnymede
Certificate of proposed lawful development for a hip-to-gable loft extension with rear dormer and two front rooflights.
Loft Conversion
38 Crown Street, Egham, Surrey, TW20 9BQ
Rear dormers with mansard roof, two front rooflights and internal alterations to convert loft to habitable accommodation.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | Borough of Runnymede | £250k–£1m | Replacement dwelling with associated hard and soft landscaping following demolition of existing chalet bungalow. | Refused |
| Garden Room | Borough of Runnymede | £25k–£50k | Single-storey ancillary outbuilding for ancillary use. | Approved |
| Garage Conversion | Borough of Runnymede | £25k–£50k | Single-storey front porch and side store with pitched roofs; conversion of existing garage to habitable space with bay window and fenestration changes. | Approved |
| Heritage | Borough of Runnymede | £100k–£250k | Submission to discharge Conditions 3 (proposed roof), 4 (proposed railings) and 5 (method of installation) attached to planning permission RU.24/0801 relating to the listed building consent for change of use from Class E (offices) to a four-bedroom Class C3 flat, and formation of a roof terrace with handrails plus provision of parking, bin and cycle storage. | Approved |
| New Build | Egham | £100k–£250k | Erection of a single dwelling house. | Pending |
New Build
Borough of Runnymede
Replacement dwelling with associated hard and soft landscaping following demolition of existing chalet bungalow.
Garden Room
Borough of Runnymede
Single-storey ancillary outbuilding for ancillary use.
Garage Conversion
Borough of Runnymede
Single-storey front porch and side store with pitched roofs; conversion of existing garage to habitable space with bay window and fenestration changes.
Heritage
Borough of Runnymede
Submission to discharge Conditions 3 (proposed roof), 4 (proposed railings) and 5 (method of installation) attached to planning permission RU.24/0801 relating to the listed building consent for change of use from Class E (offices) to a four-bedroom Class C3 flat, and formation of a roof terrace with handrails plus provision of parking, bin and cycle storage.
New Build
Egham
Erection of a single dwelling house.
Data sourced from Runnymede Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across the Runnymede area.
Replacement dwelling with hard and soft landscaping following the demolition of the exsiting chalet bungalow.
£250k–£1mBorough of Runnymede
Replacement dwelling with associated hard and soft landscaping following demolition of existing chalet bungalow.
Single-storey outbuilding for ancillary use.
£25k–£50kBorough of Runnymede
Single-storey ancillary outbuilding for ancillary use.
Erection of a part single storey part two storey rear extension.
£100k–£250kBorough of Runnymede
Erection of a part single-storey, part two-storey rear extension.
Proposed single storey front porch and side store with pitched roofs over. Conversion of existing garage into habitable space with formation of bay window. Changes to fenestration and removal of rear chimney.
£25k–£50kBorough of Runnymede
Single-storey front porch and side store with pitched roofs; conversion of existing garage to habitable space with bay window and fenestration changes.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Runnymede
35%
Approved
56%
Pending
9%
Refused
In Runnymede, 35% of planning applications are approved, 56% are still pending, and 9% 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 Runnymede
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Runnymede, the median time from submission to decision is 8–10 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 Runnymede
In Runnymede, 77% of planning applications are domestic and 23% are commercial. Both segments offer opportunities depending on the scale of work you take on.
Demand for Building Work in Runnymede
Runnymede's property market spans a genuinely wide range, from the exceptionally high values around Virginia Water and Wentworth to more typical family housing in Egham, Chertsey, and Addlestone, and that range is reflected in the scale of construction work across the borough. Virginia Water and St Ann's Hill see the highest-spec renovation and new-build activity, often involving significant budgets for design, landscaping, and outbuildings. Addlestone's ongoing town centre regeneration continues to bring new housing and mixed-use development, while Egham and Chertsey see a steady flow of more typical extension and loft conversion work as established family neighbourhoods look to add space. The borough's proximity to the M25 and fast rail links into London keep demand for family housing consistently strong across the board.
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