Period-property extensions
Layouts, massing and materials developed around daylight, neighbour amenity, garden connection and the character of the existing home.
HEPBURN ARCHITECTS · Edgbaston
Residential Architects in Edgbaston
Design-led residential architecture for substantial homes, sensitive extensions, remodelling and development opportunities across Edgbaston.
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 Edgbaston.
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.
Contemporary Extension Calthorpe
A contemporary extension and external remodelling project that transforms a substantial detached home through improved proportions, natural materials and a refined modern façade.
House Extension and Renovation in Harborne, Birmingham
A rear extension and internal renovation transformed the ground floor of this Harborne home, bringing the kitchen, dining and living spaces together and creating a stronger connection to the garden. Hepburn Architects provided architectural design, planning and technical design. The project combined additional space with changes to the existing layout, using rooflights and full-height glazing to bring daylight into the home.
House Extension Birmingham
Rear and Side Extension with Loft Conversion in Birmingham
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
Reorganise rooms, circulation and services around how you live, coordinating internal changes with the existing structure and any proposed extension.
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.
Planning 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.
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.
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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LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR HOMEA good project starts
A good project starts
with a conversation.
Tell David about your property in Edgbaston, 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 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.