House extensions and remodelling
Layouts, massing and materials developed around daylight, neighbour amenity, garden connection and the character of the existing home.
Local residential architecture
Residential Architects in Birmingham
Hepburn Architects is a RIBA Chartered practice providing director-led residential architecture for homeowners, developers and property investors across Birmingham and the West Midlands.
Local knowledge
Residential architecture shaped by Birmingham.
Birmingham contains a wide range of Victorian, Edwardian, inter-war and contemporary housing. Successful residential projects need to respond to street character, neighbouring amenity, parking, trees and Birmingham City Council planning policy rather than relying on a standard design.
Hepburn Architects can support the project from early feasibility and planning strategy through to Building Regulations drawings and consultant coordination. The appointment is tailored to the property, approval route and information already available.
Loft conversions and roof alterations
Roof form, dormer position, stair design, headroom, fire safety and planning controls considered together.
HMOs, flats and changes of use
Use class, occupancy, space standards, refuse, cycle storage, licensing and fire-safety implications reviewed from the start.
Planning and Building Regulations
A coordinated architectural service covering the design, approval route, technical information and consultant inputs appropriate to the project.
Architectural services
Services available in Birmingham.
House extensions
Architectural design, planning and Building Regulations for single, two-storey and wrap-around house extensions.
View serviceLoft conversions
Design and technical support for dormer, hip-to-gable, mansard and rooflight loft conversions.
View serviceNew-build homes
Site appraisal, planning design and technical packages for individual homes and small residential developments.
View serviceHMO conversions
Planning, space standards, fire-safety layouts and Building Regulations support for HMO conversions.
View servicePlanning applications
Planning drawings, statements and submission support for residential projects and changes of use.
View serviceBuilding Regulations
Detailed residential technical drawings coordinated with Parts A to S of the Building Regulations.
View servicePlanning in Birmingham
Local planning knowledge built into the design.
Every proposal is tested against the property, its planning history, Birmingham City Council guidance and likely effects on neighbours and the wider street.
Birmingham and regional projects
Relevant residential work.
A selection of extensions, new homes and residential transformations from the wider region.
Independent client feedback
Clear advice and dependable communication.
Feedback published on independent review platforms under the practice's former profile name, Hepburn Daoudi Architects Ltd.
Great service! David was on time with the plans, and his advice has been invaluable throughout the process. I would definitely recommend him.Avtar, BirminghamConstruction drawings · MyBuilder review, September 2025View on MyBuilder
David was a pleasure to deal with throughout. He was easy to talk to and nothing was too much.Verified homeownerExtension designs · Checkatrade review, February 2024View on Checkatrade
Common questions
Planning and architectural services in Birmingham.
Do I need planning permission for a house extension in Birmingham?
Some extensions may be permitted development, but the property history, dimensions, location and local restrictions must be checked. A Lawful Development Certificate can provide formal confirmation where permitted development applies.
Does Birmingham's Article 4 Direction affect HMO conversions?
Yes. Birmingham's city-wide Article 4 Direction means planning permission is required to change a family dwelling into a small HMO occupied by three to six unrelated people.
Can Hepburn Architects prepare Building Regulations drawings?
Yes. We prepare coordinated Building Regulations drawings and technical information for extensions, loft conversions, new homes, HMOs and residential conversions.
Which parts of Birmingham do you cover?
We support projects across Birmingham, including Harborne, Edgbaston, Moseley, Sutton Coldfield, Handsworth Wood and nearby Solihull and the wider West Midlands.
Discuss your Birmingham project
Start with the property, the brief and the likely approval route.
Tell us where the property is and what you are considering. David will review the enquiry and advise on a proportionate next step.
- Direct involvement from David
- RIBA Chartered and ARB registered
- Planning and technical services
Areas nearby
Residential architect serving Birmingham and surrounding areas.
We also support projects across Harborne, Edgbaston, Moseley, Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Handsworth Wood.
Nearest Hepburn Architects studio
Birmingham
B1 3NJ
Birmingham Studio
Izabella House, 24-26 Regent PlaceBirmingham
B1 3NJ
Contact the practice to discuss the property, likely approval route and the most proportionate architectural service.