House extensions and remodelling
Design, planning and technical support tailored to the property, local context and approval route.
Solihull and the West Midlands
Residential Architects in Solihull
Hepburn Architects provides director-led residential design, planning and technical services for homeowners, developers and property owners across Solihull and surrounding West Midlands communities.
Local residential expertise
Architecture shaped around Solihull homes and sites.
Solihull includes established suburban streets, larger detached properties, period homes, mature landscapes and development sites close to conservation areas and the Green Belt.
Good residential design must do more than add floor area. We consider the original house, neighbouring outlook, garden depth, trees, parking, access, drainage and the likely planning route before the proposal is developed in detail.
Loft conversions and roof alterations
Design, planning and technical support tailored to the property, local context and approval route.
Replacement and new-build homes
Design, planning and technical support tailored to the property, local context and approval route.
Planning and Building Regulations
Design, planning and technical support tailored to the property, local context and approval route.
Architectural services
Residential architectural services in Solihull.
Appointments can cover a defined planning stage or continue through technical design and Building Regulations approval.
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 Solihull
Local planning considerations built into the design.
The planning strategy is developed alongside the architecture, with early attention given to neighbour amenity, character, landscape, permitted development and any site-specific constraints.
Solihull and West Midlands projects
Relevant residential work.
A selection of house extensions, remodelling projects, new homes and residential design work from Solihull and the wider region.
Useful guidance
Planning information for Solihull homeowners.
Common questions
Planning and architectural services in Solihull.
Do I need planning permission for a house extension in Solihull?
Some extensions can be carried out under permitted development, but this depends on the size and position of the proposal, the planning history of the property and whether local restrictions apply. Where permitted development is relied upon, a Lawful Development Certificate can provide formal confirmation.
Does Solihull Council provide pre-application advice for house extensions?
Solihull Council does not currently provide its pre-application service for householder works or minor commercial proposals. It directs homeowners to its adopted House Extension Guidelines, so the design should be tested carefully against those principles before submission.
Can you help with Green Belt or conservation-area properties?
Yes. We assess the planning history, policy context, heritage or landscape constraints, neighbouring amenity and the scale of the existing property before recommending a design and approval route.
Can Hepburn Architects prepare Building Regulations drawings?
Yes. We prepare coordinated Building Regulations drawings and technical information for house extensions, loft conversions, remodelling and new homes, with structural and specialist information coordinated where required.
Which areas around Solihull do you cover?
We support projects across Solihull, Knowle, Dorridge, Shirley, Olton, Dickens Heath, Balsall Common and surrounding parts of the West Midlands and Warwickshire.
Discuss your Solihull project
Start with the property, brief and 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 Solihull and surrounding areas.
We support projects across Knowle, Dorridge, Shirley, Olton, Dickens Heath, Balsall Common and neighbouring parts of Birmingham, Warwickshire and the West Midlands.
Nearest Hepburn Architects studio
Birmingham
B1 3NJ
Birmingham Studio
Izabella House, 24-26 Regent PlaceBirmingham
B1 3NJ
Contact the Birmingham studio to discuss your Solihull property, planning strategy and the most proportionate architectural service.