Architects in Walsall: 21A Jesson Road

Looking for architects in Walsall for a replacement dwelling or self-build home? At 21A Jesson Road, close to Birmingham Road, Lapworth Architects designed a new family house to replace an existing dwelling, with a planning-led approach to scale, separation distances, materials and neighbour amenity.

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.

Project at a glance

• Location: Jesson Road, Walsall (near Birmingham Road)

• Scope: replacement dwelling and full plot redevelopment

• Home type: self-build family house

• Key drivers: street character, separation distances, amenity, topography

• Delivery: planning application prepared and coordinated by Lapworth Architects

Design response and street character

The 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. Roof heights and window proportions respond directly to neighbouring houses, helping the new dwelling sit comfortably within the established street rhythm.

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, planned to support practical family use while maintaining a straightforward relationship to the external massing.

A detached garage and landscaped drive complete the composition, maintaining soft boundaries and mature planting typical of this part of Walsall.

Scale, boundaries and site conditions

The design responds carefully to site topography and boundary conditions. The overall scale remains consistent with nearby plots, and side separation distances are maintained to preserve outlook and daylight for adjacent properties. External materials include render, brickwork and tiled roofs, selected to reflect the mix of established properties along the street.

The proposal replaces a dated structure and introduces a well-proportioned, energy-efficient home that respects its suburban context.

Planning coordination

The planning application was prepared and submitted through UK Planning Gateway, maintaining version control and a clear audit trail across drawings and supporting documents. The submission set out how the proposals align with relevant local policy and guidance, including Walsall Council’s Residential Design Guide SPD and Policy ENV32 of the Walsall Unitary Development Plan, with a focus on design quality, amenity and integration with the surrounding built form.

Architects in Walsall and the wider West Midlands

For clients searching for architects in Walsall, this scheme reflects Lapworth Architects’ approach to domestic architecture: measured in form, considerate in detail and grounded in local character. We work across Walsall and the wider West Midlands, including Sutton Coldfield, Edgbaston and Harborne.

FAQs

What was delivered at 21A Jesson Road in Walsall?
A replacement family dwelling as part of a full plot redevelopment, designed as a self-build home within an established suburban street.

How did the design respond to the surrounding streetscape?
By using a pitched roof form, brick and render elevations, and window proportions that reflect neighbouring houses, creating a calm frontage to Jesson Road.

How was neighbour amenity protected?
Scale was kept consistent with nearby plots, and side separation distances were maintained to protect outlook and daylight.

What is the internal arrangement of the house?
The plan is organised around a central hall, with front living spaces and a rear kitchen and family space. The upper floor provides four bedrooms and bathrooms.

How were access and the front forecourt handled?
A landscaped drive and detached garage were incorporated to maintain a clear approach and retain the softer planted character typical of the area.

How was the planning submission managed?
Drawings and supporting documents were coordinated and submitted through UK Planning Gateway, supporting clear version control and consistent documentation through the planning process.