Updated 22 October 2026 · 87 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Woking
Access construction leads in Woking by tracking newly submitted planning applications. See which homeowners across Woking, Horsell, Byfleet and West Byfleet are preparing extensions, loft conversions, and new builds, and get in touch before they begin shortlisting builders.
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Data sourced from Woking Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
87
New Leads (30 Days)
£139,080
Average Project Value
27
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Woking
Woking's housing stock ranges from the Victorian and Edwardian streets of Old Woking and Horsell to newer suburban development around the town centre and out toward Byfleet and West Byfleet. The borough has been through significant town centre regeneration in recent years, and that appetite for redevelopment extends into the surrounding residential streets, where extension and loft conversion work is common as families look to add space rather than move. Horsell, just north of the centre, keeps a village feel around its green and generates a steady flow of rear extensions and garden rooms on its mix of period and inter-war housing. Byfleet and West Byfleet, closer to the Basingstoke Canal, have a broader range of property types and see everything from first extensions on smaller semis to larger renovation projects on the area's bigger detached homes. Pyrford and Mayford, on the borough's edges, have more spacious plots and produce a higher share of orangeries, garden studios, and larger single-storey extensions.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Woking over the past 30 days.
In Woking, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 63 of the 87 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Garage 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 Woking
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Woking, based on recent planning records.
- 1Harriet Williamson Architecture Limited
- 2MB Architecture
- 3Aspire Architecture & Surveying Ltd
- 4BetterLivingSpace Ltd
- 5Heritage Architecture
- 6Leo Architecture Ltd
- 7Nigel Rose Architects
- 8Award Design
- 9cda ltd
- 10Abbey Design
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Woking 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 Horsell, Pyrford, and Mayford, where larger properties and more extensive upgrades are common.
Recent Planning Applications in Woking
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Storey Side Extension | 142 Maybury Road Woking Surrey GU21 5JR | £50k–£100k | Erection of a single storey side infill extension. | Refused |
| Extension | Three Js Nursery Smarts Heath Road Woking Surrey | £100k–£250k | Application to vary Condition 2 of planning permission for the extension of an existing commercial building. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | 71 Eve Road Woking Surrey GU21 5JS | £100k–£250k | Demolition of existing single storey rear projection and erection of a single storey side/rear wrap-around extension. | Refused |
| Extension | 8 Abbey Road Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4PQ | £250k–£1m | Approval of details pursuant to Condition 4 (SUDS) of planning permission for various extensions and alterations. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | 33 Woodside Close Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2DD | £100k–£250k | Two-storey side extension following garage demolition and driveway widening. | Approved |
Single Storey Side Extension
142 Maybury Road Woking Surrey GU21 5JR
Erection of a single storey side infill extension.
Extension
Three Js Nursery Smarts Heath Road Woking Surrey
Application to vary Condition 2 of planning permission for the extension of an existing commercial building.
Wrap-Around Extension
71 Eve Road Woking Surrey GU21 5JS
Demolition of existing single storey rear projection and erection of a single storey side/rear wrap-around extension.
Extension
8 Abbey Road Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4PQ
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 4 (SUDS) of planning permission for various extensions and alterations.
Double Storey Extension
33 Woodside Close Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2DD
Two-storey side extension following garage demolition and driveway widening.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 74 Princess Road Maybury Woking Surrey GU22 8EP | £50k–£100k | Certificate for a rear dormer and two front rooflights. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 37 Hart Road Byfleet West Byfleet Surrey KT14 7NH | £100k–£250k | Single-storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 18 Kingsway Woking Surrey GU21 6NU | £100k–£250k | Single-storey rear extension, part first-floor side and rear extensions, dormer alterations and conversion of garage to habitable accommodation. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 62 Gloster Road Old Woking Woking Surrey GU22 9EX | £50k–£100k | Hip-to-gable roof extension with rear dormer and front rooflights. | Refused |
| Loft Conversion | Penistone 38 Prey Heath Close Mayford Woking Surrey GU22 0SP | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion with hipped roof extension and rear rooflights, plus replacement rear door and windows at ground floor. | Refused |
Loft Conversion
74 Princess Road Maybury Woking Surrey GU22 8EP
Certificate for a rear dormer and two front rooflights.
Loft Conversion
37 Hart Road Byfleet West Byfleet Surrey KT14 7NH
Single-storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer.
Loft Conversion
18 Kingsway Woking Surrey GU21 6NU
Single-storey rear extension, part first-floor side and rear extensions, dormer alterations and conversion of garage to habitable accommodation.
Loft Conversion
62 Gloster Road Old Woking Woking Surrey GU22 9EX
Hip-to-gable roof extension with rear dormer and front rooflights.
Loft Conversion
Penistone 38 Prey Heath Close Mayford Woking Surrey GU22 0SP
Loft conversion with hipped roof extension and rear rooflights, plus replacement rear door and windows at ground floor.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garage Conversion | Fishers Oak Saunders Lane Woking Surrey GU22 0NU | £25k–£50k | Erection of a detached front garage. | Refused |
| Garden Room | Prospect Cottage Pyrford Road Woking Surrey GU22 8UZ | £250k–£1m | Approval of details pursuant to various conditions of previous planning permission. | Approved |
| Garden Room | Trevarrick Old Avenue West Byfleet Surrey KT14 6AD | £25k–£50k | Erection of a rear garden room to replace an existing conservatory. | Approved |
| Dropped Kerb | Woking | £25k–£50k | Formation of new vehicular access. | Approved |
| Dropped Kerb | 84 Park Road Woking Surrey GU22 7DH | £25k–£50k | Alterations to front boundary treatment for wider vehicular access. | Approved |
Garage Conversion
Fishers Oak Saunders Lane Woking Surrey GU22 0NU
Erection of a detached front garage.
Garden Room
Prospect Cottage Pyrford Road Woking Surrey GU22 8UZ
Approval of details pursuant to various conditions of previous planning permission.
Garden Room
Trevarrick Old Avenue West Byfleet Surrey KT14 6AD
Erection of a rear garden room to replace an existing conservatory.
Dropped Kerb
Woking
Formation of new vehicular access.
Dropped Kerb
84 Park Road Woking Surrey GU22 7DH
Alterations to front boundary treatment for wider vehicular access.
Data sourced from Woking Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across the Woking area.
Erection of a single storey side infill extension.
£50k–£100k142 Maybury Road Woking Surrey GU21 5JR
Erection of a single storey side infill extension.
Section 73 application to vary Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission PLAN/2016/0181 (Extension of existing commercial building) to allow the retention of the extension as built. (Amended plans)
£100k–£250kThree Js Nursery Smarts Heath Road Woking Surrey
Application to vary Condition 2 of planning permission for the extension of an existing commercial building.
Erection of a detached front garage.
£25k–£50kFishers Oak Saunders Lane Woking Surrey GU22 0NU
Erection of a detached front garage.
Demolition of existing single storey rear projection and erection of a single storey side/rear wrap-around extension. Alterations to existing first floor outrigger projection including raising the ridge of the roof. Partial rendering of elevations.
£100k–£250k71 Eve Road Woking Surrey GU21 5JS
Demolition of existing single storey rear projection and erection of a single storey side/rear wrap-around extension.
Examples of projects at an early stage before wider competition builds.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Woking
40%
Approved
54%
Pending
6%
Refused
In Woking, 40% of planning applications are approved, 54% are still pending, and 6% are refused. Pending applications can give builders an opportunity to make contact while projects are still at an early stage.
Getting in touch earlier puts you in a stronger position before others step in.
Based on planning applications submitted over the last 30 days.
Planning Approval Times in Woking
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Woking, 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 Woking
In Woking, the vast majority (85%) 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 Woking
Woking's fast rail links into London Waterloo - among the quickest from Surrey - keep demand for family housing consistently strong, which supports steady extension and renovation activity even where a move might otherwise be considered. Horsell, Pyrford, and Mayford tend to see higher-spec renovation work reflecting larger plots and established household budgets, while Byfleet, West Byfleet, and the areas closer to the town centre generate a higher volume of more typical projects - kitchen extensions, loft conversions, and garden buildings. The borough's ongoing town centre regeneration continues to bring new-build and mixed-use development alongside the steady flow of householder extension work in its residential neighbourhoods.
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