Updated 7 September 2026 · 72 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.
72
New Leads (30 Days)
£142,361
Average Project Value
28
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 account for the majority of planning applications (57 of 99 in the last 30 days), with Porches also showing consistent demand alongside Loft Conversions.
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.
- 1MB Architecture
- 2Aspire Architecture & Surveying Ltd
- 3Harriet Williamson Architecture Limited
- 4Heritage Architecture
- 5Nigel Rose Architects
- 6BetterLivingSpace Ltd
- 7Award Design
- 8Academy Design Services Ltd
- 9Architectural Designs Services (UK) LTD
- 10Abstract Plans
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap-Around Extension | Woking | £100k–£250k | Erection of a single storey side and rear extension, new front porch, and addition of front and rear dormers. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Woking | £50k–£100k | Erection of a single storey side and rear extension. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Woking | £100k–£250k | Part two storey, part single storey side and rear extension with solar panels, raised path, patio, and boundary fence. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Woking | £50k–£100k | Erection of a single storey side and rear extension. | Approved |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Woking | £100k–£250k | Erection of a two-storey side and rear extension following demolition of existing garage. | Approved |
Wrap-Around Extension
Woking
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension, new front porch, and addition of front and rear dormers.
Wrap-Around Extension
Woking
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension.
Wrap-Around Extension
Woking
Part two storey, part single storey side and rear extension with solar panels, raised path, patio, and boundary fence.
Wrap-Around Extension
Woking
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension.
Wrap-Around Extension
Woking
Erection of a two-storey side and rear extension following demolition of existing garage.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Glenholme Wych Hill Lane Woking Surrey GU22 0AH | £100k–£250k | Erection of a two storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 4 Knightswood Woking Surrey GU21 3PY | £100k–£250k | Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey side and rear extension, loft conversion with rear dormer, and garage conversion. | Refused |
| Loft Conversion | 16 Sparvell Road Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2RR | £100k–£250k | Single storey rear extension, loft conversion, and front porch proposed. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 2 Dale View Woking Surrey GU21 7QD | £50k–£100k | Proposed loft conversion and insertion of front and rear rooflights. | 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. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
Glenholme Wych Hill Lane Woking Surrey GU22 0AH
Erection of a two storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer.
Loft Conversion
4 Knightswood Woking Surrey GU21 3PY
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey side and rear extension, loft conversion with rear dormer, and garage conversion.
Loft Conversion
16 Sparvell Road Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2RR
Single storey rear extension, loft conversion, and front porch proposed.
Loft Conversion
2 Dale View Woking Surrey GU21 7QD
Proposed loft conversion and insertion of front and rear rooflights.
Loft Conversion
62 Gloster Road Old Woking Woking Surrey GU22 9EX
Hip-to-gable roof extension with rear dormer and front rooflights.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | Woking | £1m+ | Approval for construction of two additional storeys above existing commercial building to provide 22 flats. | Approved |
| Porch | Winsell Manor Road Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4RY | £25k–£50k | Replacement of front porch following demolition of existing porch. | Approved |
| Dropped Kerb | 124 Woodlands Avenue West Byfleet Surrey KT14 6AS | £25k–£50k | Certificate for garage conversion into habitable accommodation. | Approved |
| New Build | Little Oaks Jackmans Lane St Johns Woking Surrey GU21 7RL | £250k–£1m | Erection of a replacement two-storey dwelling following demolition of existing. | Approved |
| Garden Room | 45 Inkerman Road Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2BG | £25k–£50k | Retrospective planning permission for a rear outbuilding. | Approved |
New Build
Woking
Approval for construction of two additional storeys above existing commercial building to provide 22 flats.
Porch
Winsell Manor Road Horsell Woking Surrey GU21 4RY
Replacement of front porch following demolition of existing porch.
Dropped Kerb
124 Woodlands Avenue West Byfleet Surrey KT14 6AS
Certificate for garage conversion into habitable accommodation.
New Build
Little Oaks Jackmans Lane St Johns Woking Surrey GU21 7RL
Erection of a replacement two-storey dwelling following demolition of existing.
Garden Room
45 Inkerman Road Knaphill Woking Surrey GU21 2BG
Retrospective planning permission for a rear outbuilding.
Data sourced from Woking Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across the Woking area.
Approval under Regulation 75 of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 for application ref: PLAN/2025/0876 (Prior approval under Part 20, Class AA of Schedule 2 of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for construction of two additional storeys above the existing commercial building to provide 22x flats (Amended plans and Description)).
£1m+Woking
Approval for construction of two additional storeys above existing commercial building to provide 22 flats.
Erection of side and rear extensions and the addition of 1no. front dormer and 1no. rear dormer to facilitate habitable accommodation within the roofspace. Installation of a front porch and rear patio, alterations to fenestration and replacement windows. Following the demolition of the existing garage (amended description and plans).
£100k–£250kWoking
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension, new front porch, and addition of front and rear dormers.
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension.
£50k–£100kWoking
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension.
Erection of a part two storey, part single storey side and rear extension with addition of solar panels to side roof. Proposed raised path and patio and side boundary fence following demolition of the existing garage. Alterations to fenestration. (amended tree report received 27.05.2026)
£100k–£250kWoking
Part two storey, part single storey side and rear extension with solar panels, raised path, patio, and boundary fence.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Outcomes in Woking
58%
Approved
31%
Pending
11%
Rejected
Most planning applications in Woking 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.
Getting in touch earlier puts you in a stronger position before others step in.
Based on planning application outcomes over the last 3 months.
Planning Approval Times in Woking
In Woking, most planning applications are decided within 9 weeks. Smaller projects like extensions tend to be approved more quickly, while larger developments can take longer.
Domestic vs Commercial Projects in Woking
In Woking, the vast majority (89%) 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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