Single and two-storey house extensions
Layouts, massing and materials developed around daylight, neighbour amenity, garden connection and the character of the existing home.
HEPBURN ARCHITECTS · Aldridge
Residential Architects in Aldridge
Residential architecture for family homes, larger extensions, remodelling and development opportunities across Aldridge and north-east Walsall.
Work directly with David Hepburn
Birmingham studio · Izabella House, Regent PlaceExplore our residential work
Birmingham studio · Izabella House, Regent PlaceExplore our residential work
DESIGNED AROUND YOUR HOMEArchitectural services
Architectural services
in Aldridge.
From the first idea to planning and technical drawings, choose the support your project needs. Each stage has a clear scope and fee.
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House extensions
Architectural design, planning and Building Regulations for single, two-storey and wrap-around house extensions.
Explore this service 02Loft conversions
Design and technical support for dormer, hip-to-gable, mansard and rooflight loft conversions.
Explore this service 03New-build homes
Site appraisal, planning design and technical packages for individual homes and small residential developments.
Explore this service 04Planning applications
Planning drawings, statements and submission support for residential projects and changes of use.
Explore this service 05Building Regulations
Detailed residential technical drawings coordinated with Parts A to S of the Building Regulations.
Explore this serviceA FEEL FOR OUR WORK
Ideas brought into focus.
Selected projects and design studies from the practice. Explore the brief, design and thinking behind each proposal.
Farm House contemporary extension
A contemporary rear extension designed to create a spacious, light-filled kitchen, dining and living area while respecting the character of the original stone farmhouse.
Barn Conversion Staffordshire
A contemporary barn conversion designed in natural stone with dark metal detailing and expansive glazing. The property combines a traditional rural form with a modern architectural character, creating generous light-filled living spaces and a strong connection to the landscaped garden.
Childrens Home Internal Remodelling — West Midlands
An interior study for a children’s home, exploring calm shared rooms, clear circulation and a warm domestic setting with views towards the garden.
Local knowledge
Residential architecture shaped by Aldridge.
Aldridge includes established suburban streets, larger detached homes, mature gardens, a historic conservation area and a close relationship with surrounding Green Belt countryside. Proposals need to respond to the original house, street character, trees, access, parking and neighbouring amenity.
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 whole-home remodelling
Layouts, massing and materials developed around daylight, neighbour amenity, garden connection and the character of the existing home.
Replacement homes and development plots
Site capacity, access, landscape, context, amenity and planning policy tested before the design is fixed.
Planning and Building Regulations
A coordinated architectural service covering the design, approval route, technical information and consultant inputs appropriate to the project.
Planning in Aldridge
Local planning knowledge built into the design.
Aldridge projects are determined by Walsall Council and may involve conservation-area, Green Belt, tree, access and neighbour-amenity considerations. The site's constraints should be established before the footprint and architectural language are fixed.
Common questions
Planning and architectural services in Aldridge.
Do I need planning permission for an extension in Aldridge?
Some extensions can be permitted development, but the size, height and position, previous additions, planning conditions, conservation status and proximity to protected land must be checked first.
Can I build a two-storey side extension?
Potentially. The design normally needs to address side spacing, roof form, setback, the risk of a terracing effect, neighbour amenity and whether the extension remains subordinate to the original house.
Can you assess a replacement dwelling or garden plot?
Yes. We can review the lawful site position, access, Green Belt or settlement policy, trees, landscape, character, neighbouring amenity and likely development capacity before preparing a full proposal.
Can Hepburn Architects handle both planning and Building Regulations?
Yes. The appointment can include measured survey, feasibility, design, planning submission and a coordinated technical drawing package for Building Control and contractor pricing.
Client experience
Very responsive and understands what I’m trying to do with my projects.
Ciaran Durkin, BirminghamOther · Birmingham and West Midlands · August 2026 · Google
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Helpful guides for Aldridge
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR HOMEA good project starts
A good project starts
with a conversation.
Tell David about your property in Aldridge, what you want to change and what matters most. We will help you identify a useful first step.
07720 813035info@hepburnarchitects.com
Get an indicative architectural fee Birmingham studio · Izabella House, Regent Place
Site visits and meetings by arrangement.
Areas nearby
Residential architect serving Aldridge and surrounding areas.
We also support projects across Walsall, Sutton Coldfield, Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Streetly, Brownhills.
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.