Period-property extensions
Layouts, massing and materials developed around daylight, neighbour amenity, garden connection and the character of the existing home.
Local residential architecture
Residential Architects in Edgbaston
Design-led residential architecture for substantial homes, sensitive extensions, remodelling and development opportunities across Edgbaston.
Local knowledge
Residential architecture shaped by Edgbaston.
Edgbaston contains substantial period properties, mature gardens, estate-managed areas and several conservation-sensitive streets. Proposals often require a careful response to heritage significance, trees, boundary treatments, neighbouring amenity and the scale of the original building.
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.
Whole-house remodelling
Layouts, massing and materials developed around daylight, neighbour amenity, garden connection and the character of the existing home.
Conservation and estate controls
Original character, significance, materials, trees and the wider street are treated as design inputs rather than late constraints.
Planning and technical design
A coordinated architectural service covering the design, approval route, technical information and consultant inputs appropriate to the project.
Architectural services
Services available in Edgbaston.
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 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 Edgbaston
Local planning knowledge built into the design.
Edgbaston includes several conservation areas and part of the main Edgbaston Conservation Area is covered by an Article 4 Direction. Properties on the Calthorpe Estate may also require separate estate consent in addition to statutory approvals.
Edgbaston and regional projects
Relevant residential work.
A selection of sensitive extensions, remodelling and residential development work from Edgbaston and central Birmingham.
Common questions
Planning and architectural services in Edgbaston.
Do extensions in Edgbaston need planning permission?
The answer depends on the proposal, planning history and local controls. Conservation-area status, Article 4 restrictions, listed status and estate covenants can all affect the approval route.
Is Calthorpe Estate consent the same as planning permission?
No. Estate consent is a separate private approval and does not replace planning permission, listed building consent or Building Regulations approval where those are required.
Are trees protected in Edgbaston conservation areas?
Trees within conservation areas are protected, and some trees are also subject to Tree Preservation Orders. Tree constraints should be assessed before the footprint and access strategy are fixed.
Can you help with substantial remodelling or a replacement home?
Yes. We can assess the planning history, character, landscape, access and development potential before preparing a design and planning strategy.
Discuss your Edgbaston 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 Edgbaston and surrounding areas.
We also support projects across Harborne, Moseley, Ladywood, Selly Oak, Birmingham City Centre, Birmingham.
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.