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Residential architecture · Planning · Technical design
Residentialarchitects inMiddlesbroughand the North East
Hepburn Architects provides residential design, planning and Building Regulations services for homeowners, landlords and developers across the North East.
ARB Registered architect
RIBA Chartered Practice
Director-led service
Planning-aware design
Building Regulations expertise
Selected residential work
Architecture shaped around real homes and real lives.
Featured case study
Rear House Extension, North Yorkshire
A sensitive transformation of a traditional stone home, introducing a sleek contemporary rear extension with expansive glazing and strong indoor–outdoor connections.
Explore the projectResidential architecture services
Focused support for design, planning and technical delivery.
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Planning and development
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Technical design
Director-led practice
Work directly with David throughout your project.
David Hepburn is an ARB-registered architect, RIBA member and founding director of Hepburn Architects. He remains directly involved from the initial brief through design, planning and Building Regulations.
ARBRIBAFounding director
Start with clearer costs
Get an early indication of likely architectural fees.
Choose the project type, approximate size and services required to see an indicative appointment before arranging a consultation.
Knowledge Centre
Practical guidance for a clearer route forward.
House Extension Guide
A practical overview of design, planning, costs and technical approvals for extending your home.
Read the guidePlanning Permission guidance
Understand the planning process, permitted development and the information needed for a clear application route.
Read the guideBuilding Regulations guidance
Learn how technical approval differs from planning and what coordinated drawings need to address.
Read the guideLatest journal
Projects, planning updates and studio news.
Local expertise
Residential architects across Middlesbrough, Teesside and the North East.
Local planning context, property character and site constraints inform a clear route from initial appraisal to technical design.
A clear route forward
From concept to completed technical design.
We guide the design, planning and technical stages with clear advice, creative thinking and practical solutions.
Discuss your project- 1. Initial consultation
We listen to your ideas, review the property and understand your goals.
- 2. Design and planning
We develop the design and prepare the appropriate planning route.
- 3. Technical design and Building Regulations
We produce coordinated technical drawings for Building Control and contractor pricing.
Start with a clear next step
Discuss your residential project directly with David.
Book a consultation, call the studio or use the fee calculator for an early indication of the likely architectural appointment.