Home extensions
Concept, planning and technical design for rear, side or multi-storey extensions to existing homes.
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Planning an extension, conversion, redesign or planning application in Oldham? Describe the property and project once, then compare architects and designers who cover your area.
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What can architects in Oldham help with?
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Renovations & remodelling
Reworking internal layouts, circulation and spaces while coordinating structural and building-services requirements.
Planning applications
Drawings and design information for projects that require planning permission or specific local assessment.
Building Regulations design
Technical information and coordination needed to demonstrate compliance with relevant Building Regulations.
Listed & heritage buildings
Design work where listed-building consent, conservation context and historic fabric need special attention.
New-build design
Concept through technical design for new homes and other buildings where site, planning and construction constraints are considered together.
How much does an architect cost?
Fees depend on project value, complexity and which RIBA-style stages or services are included. Current 2026 UK guidance gives these broad examples:
£3,000–£5,000Extension planning drawings
£2,000–£7,500+Renovation projects
£5,000–£8,000Building regs & tender drawings
£5,000–£12,000Full house-extension fee guide
Indicative UK guidance checked August 2026 from MyJobQuote. Oldham architect fees vary with project value, survey information, planning complexity, heritage, structural coordination and how far the architect remains involved after approval.
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One fee may cover planning drawings only while another includes technical design, tendering and site support. Compare scope before comparing price.
- State the project budget and what you want to achieve, not only the room dimensions.
- Ask which design stages, applications and revisions are included.
- Clarify structural engineer, surveyor and specialist-consultant costs separately.
- For heritage property, mention listing or conservation-area status from the start.
Cost sources: MyJobQuote 2026 architect cost guide
Oldham planning context
Oldham has a substantial conservation-area network and new borough-wide HMO planning control
The exact address matters before design starts. Current council evidence records 36 conservation areas, while the 2026 Article 4 direction means small-HMO conversions across the borough now need planning permission.
Oldham has 36 conservation areas
Oldham Council's 2025 Local Plan evidence records 36 conservation areas covering about 254.83 hectares, alongside hundreds of nationally listed heritage assets. Heritage constraints should therefore be checked at the address rather than assumed from the wider neighbourhood.
The HMO Article 4 direction applies borough-wide
Since 1 January 2026, Oldham's Article 4 direction removes the normal permitted-development right for changing a C3 dwellinghouse into a C4 small HMO. That makes planning strategy part of the design brief for these conversions.
Local to Oldham
Architects covering Oldham
Architects and designers may cover Oldham by postcode and project type. Example areas include:
OldhamChaddertonRoytonShawLeesFailsworthHollinwoodSaddleworth
Start with constraints before drawing the preferred scheme
An extension in Failsworth, a heritage-sensitive alteration in Saddleworth and a conversion in Oldham town centre can follow very different planning routes. Give the full address and intended use at the start.
Define exactly which stages you want priced. Feasibility, measured survey, planning, Building Regulations, structural coordination and contract administration are different services. Ask each professional to quote the same stages.
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What should you check before hiring an architect?
Relevant project experience and a clearly defined service are more useful than comparing headline percentage fees alone.
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Define the service stages
Agree whether the appointment stops at planning or continues through technical design, tender and construction support.
Clarify other consultants
Ask who appoints structural, measured-survey, party-wall or specialist consultants and whether their fees are separate.
Questions
Architects in Oldham: common questions
Useful answers before you post the job.
How much does an architect cost in Oldham?
Fees depend on project size, complexity and the stages of service required. Compare like-for-like scopes rather than headline percentages alone.
How many conservation areas are there in Oldham?
Oldham Council's current Local Plan evidence records 36 conservation areas.
Do small HMO conversions need planning permission in Oldham?
Yes. The borough-wide Article 4 direction took effect on 1 January 2026 for C3-to-C4 conversions.
Can I post a planning-drawings-only job?
Yes. You can describe the exact stage you need, from feasibility to planning or Building Regulations drawings.
Do I have to hire an architect or designer who responds?
No. Up to three interested local professionals can respond and there is no obligation to hire.
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