Property plans, feasibility
& architectural support
Hepburn Architects provides measured drawings, property plans, feasibility and architectural advice for solicitors, agents, landlords, developers and other property professionals across Teesside and the North East.
Discuss a property requirementArchitectural input,
when property decisions need it.
Property transactions and development decisions often raise questions that legal documents, sales particulars or an initial site visit cannot answer alone.
Accurate drawings, an understanding of planning history and a proportionate architectural assessment can establish what is known, what needs further investigation and which next step is appropriate.
Solicitors &
conveyancers.
Hepburn prepares accurate measured drawings and property plans around the conveyancer’s written brief. We can also review available planning and Building Regulations records where alterations, subdivisions or conversions require further investigation.
- Land Registry compliant plans
- Transfer of Part plans
- Lease and title plans
- Measured surveys
- Existing-property drawings
- Plans supporting deeds and property matters
- Planning history review
- Building Regulations review
Hepburn Architects provides architectural and measured-plan information. Legal interpretation of title, boundaries and deeds remains with the appointed legal adviser.
Estate agents
& purchasers.
Architectural advice can help a buyer or seller understand realistic property potential before assumptions become part of a purchase decision. We review the building, planning context and principal constraints at a level proportionate to the question being asked.
- Extension feasibility
- Loft potential
- Property reconfiguration
- Planning constraints
- Pre-purchase feasibility
- Development potential
Landlords &
letting agents.
We assess the existing use, proposed occupancy, spatial arrangement and relevant local planning controls before an HMO, conversion or change of use progresses. Planning, licensing and Building Regulations are separate matters, and no review can guarantee planning permission.
- HMO feasibility
- Article 4 checks
- C3 / C4 considerations
- Sui generis HMO considerations
- Change of use
- Measured surveys
- Planning applications
- Building Regulations drawings
Developers &
property investors.
Before significant money is committed, Hepburn can assess the architectural and planning potential of a site or building. The scope can range from an initial constraint review to measured feasibility, concept layouts and a developed application strategy.
- Pre-acquisition feasibility
- Planning history
- Site constraints
- Development capacity
- Concept layouts
- Conversions
- Change of use
- Planning applications
- Building Regulations packages
Understand the architectural and planning position before committing to the opportunity.
Builders &
contractors.
Builders are often approached before the client has suitable drawings, planning approval or Building Regulations information.
Hepburn can take that part of the project forward directly with the client—establishing the brief, approval route and proportionate design or technical information needed for a more reliable construction conversation.
A straightforward referral.
- 01
Send us the property address
and brief requirement. - 02
We review the matter and
identify what is required. - 03
Scope, fee and anticipated
timescale are confirmed. - 04
We work directly with the
client where appropriate.
Practical answers for professional referrers.
01What is a Land Registry compliant plan?
It identifies the relevant land clearly for an HM Land Registry application, following applicable guidance on scale, orientation and surrounding detail. The conveyancer confirms the legal extent and application requirements.
02When is a Transfer of Part plan required?
It is commonly required when a transaction deals with only part of a registered title and that part is not already identified clearly. We can survey where needed and prepare the plan to the conveyancer’s brief.
03Can an architect advise before a property is purchased?
Yes. A proportionate review can test extension, conversion, HMO or development ideas against the property, planning history and visible constraints before purchase.
04Can you advise on HMO or change-of-use planning?
Yes. We can review the existing and proposed use, occupancy, planning history, Article 4 controls and likely application route. Formal confirmation may still be needed from the planning authority.
05Can Hepburn work directly with our client?
Yes. With an appropriate introduction, we can agree the appointment directly with the owner, buyer or business and keep the referrer informed as authorised.
06How do we send you a referral?
Send the property address, a short description of the requirement, available plans or title information and any relevant deadline through our contact page.
Have a property matter
that needs architectural input?
Send us the property address and a brief description of what is required. We can review the matter and confirm the appropriate next step.
Discuss a property requirementArchitectural Support for Property Professionals