Updated 22 October 2026 · 180 new leads in the last 30 days
Access construction leads in Tandridge by tracking newly submitted planning applications. See which homeowners across Oxted, Caterham, Godstone and Lingfield are preparing extensions, loft conversions, and new builds, and get in touch before they begin shortlisting builders.
Data sourced from Tandridge District Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
180
New Leads (30 Days)
£195,410
Average Project Value
73
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Tandridge is one of Surrey's most rural districts, with much of its southern half falling within the Surrey Hills National Landscape along the North Downs, and it's built around a string of commuter villages rather than any single large town. Oxted has the busiest high street in the district and a good mix of Victorian terraces and larger detached houses further out, generating a steady flow of extensions and loft conversions. Caterham, built up significantly around its former garrison, has a denser residential core on the valley floor and more spacious housing on the hill above, which produces a wider spread of project types - from compact terraced-house extensions to larger renovations on bigger plots. Godstone and Lingfield keep a strong village character, with a high proportion of period and listed buildings, meaning extension work there often needs closer attention to design and materials than in the district's more built-up areas. Warlingham and the villages toward the Kent border have a similar mix of older cottages and larger detached homes, with steady demand for garden rooms, orangeries, and loft conversions.
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Tandridge over the past 30 days.
In Tandridge, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 94 of the 180 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Garden Rooms 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.
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Tandridge, based on recent planning records.
Understanding typical project values in Tandridge 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.
Higher-value projects are often found in Godstone, Lingfield, and the villages toward the district’s edges, where larger properties and more extensive upgrades are common.
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Storey Extension | Whistlers Hollow, Southfields Road, Woldingham, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 7BN | £100k–£250k | Demolition of existing structures and erection of two storey side extension and additional dormer. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Sparrows Hern, Old Lane, Tatsfield, Westerham, Surrey, TN16 2LN | £100k–£250k | Proposal for a two storey rear and side extension. | Approved |
| Extension | Caterham | £100k–£250k | Demolition of existing roof structure and erection of first floor extension with new hip roof. | Approved |
| Extension | Orchard House, Slines Oak Road, Woldingham, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 7HL | £50k–£100k | Proposed alterations and extension to Orchard House. | Withdrawn |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Greensleeves, Maesmaur Road, Tatsfield, Westerham, Surrey, TN16 2LD | £50k–£100k | Demolition of existing extensions and garage; erection of new single storey side and rear extension. | Approved |
Double Storey Extension
Whistlers Hollow, Southfields Road, Woldingham, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 7BN
Demolition of existing structures and erection of two storey side extension and additional dormer.
Wrap-Around Extension
Sparrows Hern, Old Lane, Tatsfield, Westerham, Surrey, TN16 2LN
Proposal for a two storey rear and side extension.
Extension
Caterham
Demolition of existing roof structure and erection of first floor extension with new hip roof.
Extension
Orchard House, Slines Oak Road, Woldingham, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 7HL
Proposed alterations and extension to Orchard House.
Wrap-Around Extension
Greensleeves, Maesmaur Road, Tatsfield, Westerham, Surrey, TN16 2LD
Demolition of existing extensions and garage; erection of new single storey side and rear extension.
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Caterham on the Hill | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion with dormer and Velux windows, including porch extension. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 63 Holland Road, Hurst Green, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9AU | £50k–£100k | Front extension for WC and utility room, change hip ends to gable to increase attic space and addition of a dormer on the east elevation. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 94 Central Way, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0LY | £100k–£250k | Variation of Condition 2 (Drawings) to amend approved side extension and rear dormer/loft works, omitting an approved single-storey side structure. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Scearnebank Bungalow, Trevereux Hill, Limpsfield, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0TL | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion and fenestration alterations alongside conversion of existing outbuilding to ancillary residential accommodation. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Garth Cottage, Icehouse Wood, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9DW | £100k–£250k | Single-storey front and side extension, two-storey rear extension, conversion of one side of double garage to living space/home office, new front porch, front and rear dormers and removal of chimney breast. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
Caterham on the Hill
Loft conversion with dormer and Velux windows, including porch extension.
Loft Conversion
63 Holland Road, Hurst Green, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9AU
Front extension for WC and utility room, change hip ends to gable to increase attic space and addition of a dormer on the east elevation.
Loft Conversion
94 Central Way, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0LY
Variation of Condition 2 (Drawings) to amend approved side extension and rear dormer/loft works, omitting an approved single-storey side structure.
Loft Conversion
Scearnebank Bungalow, Trevereux Hill, Limpsfield, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0TL
Loft conversion and fenestration alterations alongside conversion of existing outbuilding to ancillary residential accommodation.
Loft Conversion
Garth Cottage, Icehouse Wood, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9DW
Single-storey front and side extension, two-storey rear extension, conversion of one side of double garage to living space/home office, new front porch, front and rear dormers and removal of chimney breast.
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Room | Development Site East Of Hobbs Farm Cottage, Tandridge Lane, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6LW | £100k–£250k | Conversion of stable building to a dwelling with associated parking and garden. | Refused |
| New Build | 4 Landscape Road, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9JB | Under £25k | Discharge of conditions related to electric vehicle charging and bicycle parking for a single-family dwelling. | Approved |
| Garden Room | Marland, Carlton Road, South Godstone, Godstone, Surrey, RH9 8LD | £50k–£100k | Demolition of storage outbuilding and erection of an annexe with external works. | Approved |
| Garden Room | 22 Porkele Place, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5FZ | Under £25k | Erection of a standard 2.4x1.8m pent roof shed with single door and windows (Retrospective). | Approved |
| New Build | Surrey | £250k–£1m | Removal of barns and construction of four detached dwellings with vehicle access. | Refused |
Garden Room
Development Site East Of Hobbs Farm Cottage, Tandridge Lane, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6LW
Conversion of stable building to a dwelling with associated parking and garden.
New Build
4 Landscape Road, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9JB
Discharge of conditions related to electric vehicle charging and bicycle parking for a single-family dwelling.
Garden Room
Marland, Carlton Road, South Godstone, Godstone, Surrey, RH9 8LD
Demolition of storage outbuilding and erection of an annexe with external works.
Garden Room
22 Porkele Place, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5FZ
Erection of a standard 2.4x1.8m pent roof shed with single door and windows (Retrospective).
New Build
Surrey
Removal of barns and construction of four detached dwellings with vehicle access.
Data sourced from Tandridge District Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across the Tandridge area.
Whistlers Hollow, Southfields Road, Woldingham, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 7BN
Demolition of existing structures and erection of two storey side extension and additional dormer.
Development Site East Of Hobbs Farm Cottage, Tandridge Lane, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6LW
Conversion of stable building to a dwelling with associated parking and garden.
Sparrows Hern, Old Lane, Tatsfield, Westerham, Surrey, TN16 2LN
Proposal for a two storey rear and side extension.
4 Landscape Road, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9JB
Discharge of conditions related to electric vehicle charging and bicycle parking for a single-family dwelling.
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In Tandridge, 47% of planning applications are approved, 45% are still pending, and 8% are refused. Pending applications can give builders an opportunity to make contact while projects are still at an early stage.
Earlier contact usually means less competition.
Based on planning applications submitted over the last 30 days.
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Tandridge, the median time from submission to decision is 8 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.
In Tandridge, the vast majority (80%) 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.
Tandridge's rural setting on the North Downs, combined with good rail links from Oxted and Caterham into London, keeps demand for family housing strong among commuters looking for more space and countryside than they'd get closer to the city. Oxted and the larger villages tend to see a good volume of mid-range extension and renovation work, while Godstone, Lingfield, and the smaller villages produce a higher proportion of larger, higher-spec projects reflecting their more expensive, larger-plot housing stock. Caterham's mix of denser valley housing and more spacious hillside properties gives builders a broad range of project sizes across a relatively small area.
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