House Extensions Birmingham

We help homeowners across Birmingham design house extensions, loft conversions and home alterations. Our chartered architectural practice can guide you through the design, planning permission and building regulations process.

Get expert guidance on your project, including potential planning considerations, the architectural process, and the next steps.

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Architectural Services for Birmingham Home Extensions

  • Chartered Architects

    Receive a professional, carefully managed service throughout the design and approval process.

  • Design and Planning Applications

    We prepare clear architectural drawings, develop the proposed design and submit the planning application on your behalf. We also respond to planning-officer queries during the application process.

  • We take care of the paperwork

    For planning permission and building regulations - we’ll fill in all the forms and act as your agent throughout the process, dealing with any council queries.

  • 3D Design Visualisation

    Where helpful, we can produce internal and external 3D views to help you understand the proposed space before work begins.

  • Building Regulations Drawings

    Following planning approval, we can prepare the detailed drawings and information required for a building-control application and construction pricing

  • Sewer Build-Over Applications

    Where an extension is close to a public sewer, we can help coordinate the information required for a water-authority build-over application.

  • Fixed Architectural Fees

    We offer clearly defined fixed fees for most residential projects, so you know what is included before appointing us.

  • Structural Engineers and Other Consultants

    Where additional specialist input is required, we can introduce you to structural engineers, surveyors and other consultants with relevant residential experience.

Who We Are

Minesh Patel
BArch (Hons) MArch PGDip RIBA ARB

Minesh Patel is the founder and principal of Minesh Patel Architects.

He is a fullu qualified architect having studied at the University of Nottingham.

He founded the practice in 2019 after many years working for leading UK and international practices including Howells in Birmingham and the RIBA Royal Gold Medal O’Donnell and Tuomey architects in Ireland.

See his Linkedin page to learn more.

What Our Clients Say

FAQs - House Extensions Birmingham

  • Planning permission depends on the size, design and location of your proposed extension. Some single-storey rear and side extensions may fall within permitted development rights, while larger extensions and certain alterations require planning approval. We can assess your proposal, prepare the necessary architectural drawings and submit a planning application to Birmingham City Council where required.

  • Architectural fees depend on the size and complexity of your extension and the services required. At Minesh Patel Architects, we provide fixed-fee quotations for residential projects, including single-storey, double-storey and wraparound extensions. Our services can include measured surveys, architectural design, planning applications and Building Regulations drawings.

  • Yes. We prepare existing and proposed architectural drawings for rear extensions, side extensions, wraparound extensions and double-storey extensions throughout Birmingham. Our service can include the measured survey, design development, planning application and detailed Building Regulations drawings required to progress your project towards construction.

  • Birmingham City Council normally has a statutory target of eight weeks to determine a straightforward householder planning application, once validated. Additional time may be required if the application is complex or further information is requested. We manage the planning submission and liaise with the council throughout the application process.

  • Most house extensions require Building Regulations approval, even where planning permission is not required. We prepare detailed Building Regulations drawings and specifications covering construction, insulation, fire safety and other relevant technical requirements. We can also coordinate with a structural engineer where structural calculations are necessary.

  • Some rear extensions can be constructed under permitted development rights without a conventional planning application, provided they meet the relevant criteria. The permitted dimensions depend on factors including the type of property, previous extensions and any applicable planning restrictions. We can review your proposal and advise whether permitted development, prior approval or a householder planning application is required.

  • We design a wide range of residential extensions, including single-storey rear extensions, side extensions, wraparound extensions, double-storey extensions and kitchen extensions. Whether you are looking to create an open-plan kitchen and dining area, additional bedrooms or more living space, we can develop a design suited to your property, requirements and budget.

  • Yes. Our architectural practice is based in Birmingham, and we work with homeowners throughout the city and surrounding areas, including Edgbaston, Harborne, Moseley, Kings Heath, Erdington, Sutton Coldfield and Solihull. We arrange measured surveys at your property and provide architectural design, planning and Building Regulations services for residential extensions.