21A Jesson Road, Walsall
Lapworth Architects were commissioned to design a new family dwelling at 21A Jesson Road in Walsall, close to the junction with Birmingham Road. The site sits within a mature suburban setting characterised by detached and semi-detached homes of mixed age and scale. The commission involved the full redevelopment of the plot, replacing an existing dwelling with a new self-build home that aligns with the pattern and proportion of the surrounding streetscape.
The proposed design adopts a traditional domestic form, using a pitched roof, brick and render elevations, and recessed detailing to establish a calm frontage to Jesson Road. Internally, the layout is arranged around a central hall, with living spaces to the front and an open-plan kitchen and family area to the rear. The upper floor provides four bedrooms and bathrooms, with roof heights and window proportions responding directly to neighbouring houses. A detached garage and landscaped drive complete the composition, maintaining soft boundaries and mature planting typical of this part of Walsall.
The design responds carefully to site topography and boundary conditions. The scale remains consistent with nearby plots, and side separation distances are maintained to preserve outlook and light. External materials include render, brickwork and tiled roofs, chosen to reflect the mix of established properties along the street. The proposed dwelling replaces a dated structure and introduces a well-proportioned, energy-efficient replacement that respects its suburban context.
The planning application, prepared and submitted by Lapworth Architects through UK Planning Gateway, demonstrates full compliance with the General Permitted Development Order and Walsall Council’s Residential Design Guide SPD. Supporting material confirmed the proposal’s alignment with Policy ENV32 of the Walsall Unitary Development Plan, addressing design quality, amenity and integration with the surrounding built form.
For those searching for architects in Walsall or architects in Birmingham, this scheme represents Lapworth Architects’ approach to domestic architecture: measured in form, considerate in detail and grounded in the local character of the West Midlands.
