Updated 7 September 2026 · 85 new leads in the last 30 days

Construction Leads in Surrey Heath

Access construction leads in Surrey Heath by tracking newly submitted planning applications. See which homeowners across Camberley, Frimley, Bagshot and Lightwater are preparing extensions, loft conversions, and new builds, and get in touch before they begin shortlisting builders.

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Data sourced from Surrey Heath Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.

85

New Leads (30 Days)

£180,882

Average Project Value

26

High Value Projects

Over £100k

Extensions

Most Common Project

Construction Trends in Surrey Heath

Surrey Heath sits on the sandy heathland in the county's west, close to the Hampshire and Berkshire borders, and its housing stock reflects a borough that grew substantially through the 20th century rather than around a historic market town. Camberley, the borough's main town, expanded significantly from the 1960s onward and has a broad mix of post-war housing that generates steady demand for loft conversions, rear extensions, and garden rooms as families look to modernise and add space. Frimley, adjoining Camberley, has a similar housing profile with a slightly older core around its historic green. Bagshot and Lightwater, smaller and more villagey in character, have a higher proportion of larger detached properties on wooded plots, producing a steady flow of higher-spec extension and garden building work. The borough's proximity to the Sandhurst area just across the Berkshire border also gives parts of Camberley a notable military community.

Project Type Breakdown

Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Surrey Heath over the past 30 days.

Extension
54
Garden Room
18
Porch
13
New Build
13
Dropped Kerb
7
Loft Conversion
4
Garage Conversion
4
Heritage
2

In Surrey Heath, Extensions account for the majority of planning applications (54 of 115 in the last 30 days), with Garden Rooms also showing consistent demand alongside Porches.

Most Active Architects and Planning Consultants in Surrey Heath

The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Surrey Heath, based on recent planning records.

  1. 1Award Design
  2. 2Lewandowski Architects Ltd
  3. 3Inception Planning Limited
  4. 4SURREY BUILDING SERVICES
  5. 5www.beckerdesign.co.uk
  6. 6Planning & Building Drawings Ltd
  7. 7Milburn Designs
  8. 8Mike Beck Design Ltd
  9. 9Cranford Design Ltd
  10. 10Abstract Plans

Project Value Insights

Understanding typical project values in Surrey Heath 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

Higher-value projects are often found in Bagshot and Lightwater, where larger properties on more spacious, wooded plots are common.

Recent Planning Applications in Surrey Heath

Extensions

Single Storey Front Extension

Surrey Heath

£50k–£100kApproved

Proposal for a single storey front extension.

Front Extension

4 Highbury Crescent Camberley Surrey GU15 1JZ

£50k–£100kApproved

Erection of front extension and garage conversion with external changes.

Side Extension

Langshot Cottage Gracious Pond Road Chobham Woking Surrey GU24 8HJ

Under £25kApproved

Submission of details to comply with ecological and construction management conditions for a side extension and various alterations.

Single Storey Rear Extension

12 Westerdale Drive Frimley Camberley Surrey GU16 9RB

£50k–£100kApproved

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension after demolishing existing conservatory.

Extension

Surrey Heath

£25k–£50kApproved

Extension of dropper kerb and existing hardstanding to create additional parking.

Loft Conversions

Loft Conversion

Deep Acre Dukes Covert Bagshot Surrey GU19 5HU

£50k–£100kPending

Erection of single-storey rear extension and first-floor rear extension with dormer, fenestration changes and associated works.

Loft Conversion

11 Waggoners Hollow Bagshot Surrey GU19 5RE

£50k–£100kPending

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed rear dormer and conversion of roof space to habitable accommodation.

Loft Conversion

Woodcote Lodge Snows Ride Windlesham Surrey GU20 6PE

£250k–£1mPending

Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) to amend the approved scheme by enlarging the side extension and changing the basement size, with associated roof/dormer, ridge height and porch alterations.

Loft Conversion

76 Longmeadow Frimley Camberley Surrey GU16 8RJ

£50k–£100kPending

Roof alterations including increased ridge height, hip-to-gable extension, dormer windows and rooflights, plus driveway works, landscaping and new front porch.

Other Projects

Garden Room

Surrey Heath

£250k–£1mApproved

Submission of details to comply with conditions related to a two storey dwellinghouse.

Dropped Kerb

Princess Royal Barracks Brunswick Road Deepcut Camberley Surrey

Under £25kApproved

Non-material amendment to condition 1 to amend parking layout and access.

New Build

The Ferns Woodlands Lane Windlesham Surrey GU20 6AS

£250k–£1mApproved

Submission of details to comply with surface water drainage condition for a previous planning permission.

Garden Room

Sussex House Philpot Lane Chobham Woking Surrey GU24 8AP

Under £25kApproved

Certificate of lawfulness for the existing use of an outbuilding as a Personal Training Studio.

Garden Room

30 Delta Road Chobham Woking Surrey GU24 8PY

£25k–£50kApproved

Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed erection of a detached outbuilding.

Data sourced from Surrey Heath Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.

Featured Projects

A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across the Surrey Heath area.

Submission of details to comply with condition 3 (materials) 4 (Arboricultural statement) and 6 (Transport management plan) attached to planning permission 22/1101/FFU for Erection of a two storey dwellinghouse with landscaping and associated works following the demolition of existing outbuildings.

£250k–£1m

Surrey Heath

Submission of details to comply with conditions related to a two storey dwellinghouse.

Erection of a single storey front extension.

£50k–£100k

Surrey Heath

Proposal for a single storey front extension.

Erection of front extension and conversion of garage to habitable accommodation with changes to external materials and fenestration.

£50k–£100k

4 Highbury Crescent Camberley Surrey GU15 1JZ

Erection of front extension and garage conversion with external changes.

Submission of details to comply with condition 4 (Ecological Enhancement Plan) and condition 5 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) attached to planning permission 26/0017/FFU for the erection of side extension following demolition of existing conservatory, relocation of porch to west elevation, removal of existing front porch, relocation and extension of front, side and rear dormers, roof alterations including the raising of ridge height, replacement and relocation of roof lights and alterations to landscape.

Under £25k

Langshot Cottage Gracious Pond Road Chobham Woking Surrey GU24 8HJ

Submission of details to comply with ecological and construction management conditions for a side extension and various alterations.

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Planning Application Outcomes in Surrey Heath

46%

Approved

48%

Pending

6%

Rejected

In Surrey Heath, 46% of planning applications are approved, 48% are still pending, and 6% 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 Surrey Heath

Average approval time8 weeks
Typical residential projects8 weeks
New builds8 weeks

In Surrey Heath, most planning applications are decided within 8 weeks. Smaller projects like extensions tend to be approved more quickly, while larger developments can take longer.

Domestic vs Commercial Projects in Surrey Heath

Domestic87%
Commercial13%

In Surrey Heath, the vast majority (87%) 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 Surrey Heath

Surrey Heath's relatively affordable housing compared to much of the rest of Surrey, combined with good road links via the M3, keeps the borough attractive to families and supports consistent extension and renovation activity. Camberley and Frimley's mostly post-war housing stock is well suited to loft conversions and rear extensions, which make up the bulk of applications. Bagshot and Lightwater's larger, more spacious properties tend to produce higher-spec renovation work, reflecting bigger plots and more established household budgets. Camberley's ongoing town centre investment continues to bring new-build and mixed-use development into the pipeline alongside the borough's steady flow of householder extension work.

How to Win Jobs in Surrey Heath

Contact Homeowners Early

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Focus on Approved Applications

Prioritise leads that have already received planning approval. These homeowners are ready to hire and start work.

Target Higher-Value Projects

Filter for projects over £50k. Fewer builders compete for larger jobs, giving you better margins and longer contracts.

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