Home extensions
Concept, planning and technical design for rear, side or multi-storey extensions to existing homes.
Architects Solihull
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What can architects in Solihull help with?
Choose a professional whose experience matches the scale and practical requirements of your job.
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. Solihull 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
Solihull planning and heritage context
Twenty conservation areas and local Article 4 controls can materially change what a householder project needs
Solihull has 20 conservation areas, with greater planning controls and restrictions on permitted development. Some areas also have Article 4 directions, so an extension, window change or roof alteration may need a different consent route from an otherwise similar house elsewhere in the borough.
Conservation-area status changes the planning baseline
Solihull Council says its 20 conservation areas are subject to greater regulation, including restrictions on permitted development and, in some cases, Article 4 directions. An architect should therefore check the exact address before relying on ordinary householder permitted-development assumptions.
Solihull also maintains a substantial local list of heritage assets
The council's Local List of Heritage Assets was revised in April 2024 and records 165 entries. Local-list status is not the same as statutory listing, but it can still be material when the council assesses alterations or redevelopment, so heritage checks should not stop at the national listed-building register.
Local to Solihull
Architects covering Solihull
Architects may cover Solihull by project type, planning complexity and postcode. Example areas include:
SolihullShirleyKnowleDorridgeOltonDickens HeathHockley HeathBalsall Common
Start with the property's planning constraints
A standard rear extension in Shirley and alterations to a heritage property in Knowle, Olton or central Solihull can require very different survey and consent work.
Check the address before fixing the design brief. Ask the architect to identify conservation-area, Article 4, listed-building, tree and flood/drainage constraints early enough to shape the proposal rather than redesign it later.
How it works
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Before you hire
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.
Compare similar project experience
Look for work with a similar property type, planning context, budget and technical complexity.
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 Solihull: common questions
Useful answers before you post the job.
How many conservation areas are there in Solihull?
Solihull Council currently lists 20 conservation areas across the borough.
Can an Article 4 direction affect windows or extensions?
Yes. Article 4 directions can remove permitted-development rights, and Solihull has directions affecting parts of some conservation areas.
What is a locally listed building?
It is a heritage asset recognised by the council even though it is not on the national statutory list. Solihull's current local list contains 165 entries.
Can I post a small planning-drawing job?
Yes. The category can cover feasibility, measured surveys and householder planning work as well as larger projects.
Do I have to hire an architect who responds?
No. Up to three interested local professionals can respond and there is no obligation to hire.
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