Kitchen and family 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 Kings Heath
Design-led residential architecture for Victorian terraces, Edwardian homes and family properties across Kings Heath and south Birmingham.
Local knowledge
Residential architecture shaped by Kings Heath.
Kings Heath combines dense traditional streets, larger period houses, inter-war suburbs and busy neighbourhood centres. Extensions and loft conversions must make efficient use of often constrained plots while protecting daylight, privacy, garden space, parking and the established rhythm of the street.
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 for period homes
Roof form, dormer position, stair design, headroom, fire safety and planning controls considered together.
Whole-house remodelling
Layouts, massing and materials developed around daylight, neighbour amenity, garden connection and the character of the existing home.
HMOs, planning and technical drawings
Use class, occupancy, space standards, refuse, cycle storage, licensing and fire-safety implications reviewed from the start.
Architectural services
Services available in Kings Heath.
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 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 Kings Heath
Local planning knowledge built into the design.
Kings Heath projects are assessed under Birmingham planning policy, with close attention to neighbour amenity, street character, parking and trees. The city-wide HMO Article 4 Direction also means small HMO conversions require planning permission.
Kings Heath and regional projects
Relevant residential work.
A selection of extensions, loft conversions and residential remodelling projects from Kings Heath and south Birmingham.
Common questions
Planning and architectural services in Kings Heath.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Kings Heath?
Some extensions may be permitted development, but the dimensions, roof form, position, previous additions and any planning conditions must be checked. Planning permission is often required for larger side, rear or two-storey schemes.
Can a Kings Heath terrace have a loft conversion?
Often yes, subject to roof volume, headroom, stair position, fire safety, structural design and planning constraints. Front roof alterations and some dormers are more likely to require planning permission.
Does a Kings Heath HMO require planning permission?
Yes for a change from a family dwelling to a small HMO, because Birmingham's city-wide Article 4 Direction removes the normal permitted development right for that change.
Can you redesign the ground floor as well as adding an extension?
Yes. The strongest projects usually consider circulation, storage, utility space, daylight and the relationship with the garden rather than treating the extension as an isolated room.
Discuss your Kings Heath 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 Kings Heath and surrounding areas.
We also support projects across Moseley, Bournville, Edgbaston, Harborne, Birmingham, Solihull.
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.