Architects in Brighton & Hove
9 practices covering Brighton & Hove. Listings are business information researched by Renovome; contact details and matching happen inside Workspace.
Appointing an architect in Brighton & Hove
Brighton and Hove architects work on rear extensions, loft conversions and basement or lower-ground reworks of tightly packed period terraces, often on constrained plots with no vehicle access.
Property you'll be working with in Brighton & Hove
Regency and Victorian terraces in Kemptown, Hanover and Seven Dials, bay-fronted Edwardian houses in Hove, and flint, render and bungaroosh construction that needs specialist structural advice.
Planning in Brighton & Hove
Brighton & Hove City Council covers a very large conservation area footprint with tight controls on roof alterations, windows and front elevations. Many streets also have restricted access, which affects buildability as much as consent.
What architects charge in Brighton & Hove
Above the national average: £1,900 to £4,200 for planning drawings and 8% to 14% of build cost for a full service.
Indicative 2026 ranges and local context, not quotations or planning advice. Last reviewed: September 2026.
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UK architecture or architectural design practice providing residential, renovation, extension, new-build or related architectural services in Brighton.
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Residential architecture practice serving Brighton, East Sussex.
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UK architecture or architectural design practice serving residential and related building projects in Brighton.
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UK architectural design practice providing residential design, extensions, loft conversions, planning or related architectural services in Brighton & Sussex.
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UK architectural practice providing residential architecture, design, planning or renovation-related services.
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UK architecture or architectural design practice providing residential, renovation, extension, new-build or related architectural services in Brighton.
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UK architecture or architectural design practice providing residential, renovation, extension, new-build or related architectural services in Brighton.
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UK architectural practice providing residential architecture, design, planning or renovation-related services.
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UK architecture or architectural-design practice offering residential extensions, renovations, planning or related home-design services.
How to choose an architect in Brighton & Hove
Bring an architect or architectural designer in first, before you commit to a layout or a budget. They test what is possible on your house, produce the drawings a builder can price, and handle the planning application.
- Check whether they are ARB registered, and whether the practice is RIBA chartered.
- Ask to see two projects the same size and type as yours, in the same kind of property.
- Ask which stages the fee covers, and what is charged separately.
- Ask who does the building regulations drawings and who answers the builder's questions on site.
- Ask about their planning approval record with your local council.
What architects in Brighton & Hove typically work on
- Rear, side return and wrap-around extensions
- Loft conversions and roof alterations
- Whole-house renovations and reconfigurations
- Planning applications, appeals and permitted development checks
- Building regulations packages and tender drawings
Typical 2026 fees for architects
| Item | Typical 2026 cost |
|---|---|
| Feasibility and concept design | £1,200 - £3,500 |
| Planning drawings and application | £1,800 - £5,000 |
| Building regulations package | £1,500 - £4,500 |
| Full service, percentage of build cost | 7% - 14% |
| Hourly rate for advice | £75 - £160 |
Indicative 2026 UK ranges, not quotations. London and the South East usually sit at the top of each range. Last reviewed: September 2026.
Common questions
- Do I need an architect for an extension?
- Not legally, but you do need drawings good enough for building control and for builders to price the same job. An architect or architectural designer produces those and usually saves more than their fee in avoided rework.
- What does an architect cost in 2026?
- Between £1,800 and £5,000 for planning drawings on a typical domestic extension, or 7 to 14 per cent of build cost for a full service.
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