Sutton Coldfield

Minesh Patel Architects are based in the West Midlands and cover the Birmingham, West Midands area.

Architects in Sutton Coldfield for homeowners and commercial clients

Sutton Coldfield architects providing architectural services for homeowners and commercial clients. We work on a range of projects from house extensions to large housing developments. As Sutton Coldfield Architects we can guide you through the design, planning and construction process.

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Sutton Coldfield Architect Services

Simple Projects

For simpler projects, we can offer a more cost-effective service.

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Bespoke Projects

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Commercial Developments

We can assist with residential and commercial projects throughout the UK

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Our ARB registration and RIBA Chartered Practice status ensures our commitment to delivering the highest professional, ethical and best practice standards in architecture.


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About Us

Minesh Patel BArch (Hons) MArch PGDip RIBA ARB

Minesh founded the practice in 2019. He is a qualified architect and studied architecture at the University of Nottingham. He is a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects and has eight years experience working in award-winning practices; most recently at the RIBA Gold Medal winning O'Donnell and Tuomey Architects in Ireland and previously at Glenn Howells Architects in Birmingham.

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Sutton Coldfield Architect - FAQ

Why use a Sutton Coldfield architect?
Building projects can be challenging so a Sutton Coldfield architect can be a valuable guide and provide assistance to ensure your project meets your requirements. Choosing to work with a Sutton Coldfield architect means feeding into a lot of technical knowledge, skill and creativity. The decisions your Sutton Coldfield architect makes will have a long-standing effect on your project so a Sutton Coldfield architect will add a lot of value and help make the most of your budget.

When should I involve a Sutton Coldfield architect?
We’d recommend involving a Sutton Coldfield architect as early as possible. The most important decisions are made early on in a project, so the sooner they are involved the sooner they can provide guidance and advice.

How can I check if a Sutton Coldfield architect is registered?
The title ‘architect’ is protected by law, so making sure your Sutton Coldfield architect is ARB registered is important. Use this link to check if your Sutton Coldfield architect is on the Register: Architects Register. If they are not on the register, they are not an architect.

How much do architects in Sutton Coldfield charge?
The fee depends on the project. For standard extensions, you should expect a lower fixed fee. For larger bespoke projects with project management, expect a percentage rate of the overall build cost.

What is the difference between planning permission and building regulations?
Building regulations ensure minimum standards for design and construction and cover areas such as health and safety (i.e means of escape and smoke detection), energy (insulation), accessibility (stair heights and level access). Planning is more about the appearance and covers things such as land use, landscape and highways. For most projects, separate permissions will be required for both.

What other costs do I need to consider?

Planning Application Fees
Most extensions - £206
Lawful development certificate - £103
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A Guide Planning Application Fees in England

Building Control Fees
The fee varies depending on the size and complexity of the project and the local authority. For simple extensions, fees are usually around £600 - £800 for full plans approval and inspections.

Structural Engineers Fees
The fee will depend on the complexity of the project. For simple extensions fees are usually £500 - £700 +VAT.