Planning & feasibility
Early advice, measured surveys, concept design and carefully prepared planning submissions for residential projects.
View service ↗RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE · LONDON
Thoughtful homes.
Clearly delivered.
Architectural design, planning and technical expertise for homeowners, property developers and residential projects across London.
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From first sketch
to buildable detail.
PlanningBuilding RegulationsStructural Design
WHAT WE DO
We make complex residential projects feel clear, considered and achievable.
Whether you are extending your home, converting a loft or assessing a development opportunity, HMA brings design thinking and technical rigour together in one coordinated service.
SERVICES
Expertise for every stage.
Choose a focused service or appoint HMA to guide the project from feasibility through approvals and technical design.
Loft conversions
Hip-to-gable, rear dormer and rooflight schemes developed around space, permitted development and local design guidance.
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Rear, side and wraparound extensions designed to improve light, flow and everyday family life.
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Coordinated technical drawings, specifications and construction information prepared for Building Control.
View service ↗Structural design
Practical structural calculations and details for beams, openings, foundations and domestic alterations.
View service ↗Lewisham lofts
Loft design and application packages informed by local context, roof form and planning guidance.
View service ↗PROJECT TYPES
Designed around real life.
Practical residential design that balances ambition with planning policy, buildability and budget.
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Featured project
Loft conversion, Bromley
A hip-to-gable roof extension and rear dormer creating a new bedroom and en-suite.
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Structural & Building Control
Technical package, Bromley
Foundations, structural floor layouts, thermal details and coordinated planning-condition information.
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Development appraisal
Site due diligence, Bromley
Site context, arboricultural constraints, ecology and tree protection coordinated before design decisions.
View project ↗Selected project drawings show how HMA develops an idea from survey information to a clear, buildable proposal.
HOW IT WORKS
A clear route from idea to approval.
You receive straightforward advice, defined deliverables and transparent fees at each step.
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Tell us about your project
Share the property address, your aims and any drawings or photographs you already have.
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Feasibility and proposal
We review the opportunity, identify the right route and issue a clear written quotation.
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Design and coordination
HMA develops the drawings, coordinates the technical information and keeps you informed.
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Submission and next steps
We prepare the appropriate application or technical package and guide the project forward.
THE PRACTICE
Personal attention.
Professional detail.
Hugh Morgan Architects is a London residential practice led by Hugh Morgan. Every project receives direct senior involvement, combining design experience with the technical detail needed to move confidently through planning and construction.
AA Member of the Architectural Association, LondonDirect principal-led serviceLondon residential projects
PRACTICE CREDENTIALS
Clear expertise.
Direct accountability.
Clients work directly with Hugh Morgan from the first review through design, planning and technical coordination.
Principal
Hugh Morgan leads the practice and remains directly involved in every commission.
Professional membership
Member of the Architectural Association (AA), London.
Core work
Residential feasibility, planning, technical design, Building Regulations and structural coordination.
Local knowledge
Projects across Lewisham, Bromley, Greenwich, Southwark and wider London.
BEFORE WE QUOTE
A useful first message saves time.
Send these five essentials and HMA can review the right route, identify immediate constraints and prepare a clearer fee proposal.
- 01Property address
Including the postcode and whether you own it already.
- 02Your objective
What you want to build, change or understand.
- 03Existing information
Estate-agent plans, surveys, previous drawings or decisions.
- 04Site photographs
Front, rear, garden and the areas affected by the work.
- 05Timing and budget
Your preferred programme and realistic project budget.
Areas typically covered
Lewisham, Bromley, Greenwich, Southwark and surrounding London boroughs.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Clear answers before you begin.
Do I need planning permission?
Not always. Some domestic work may fall within permitted development, while other proposals need planning permission, prior approval or a Lawful Development Certificate. HMA reviews the property and advises the most appropriate route.
Are planning and Building Regulations the same?
No. Planning considers the use, scale and appearance of development. Building Regulations address matters such as structure, fire safety, insulation, ventilation and construction standards. Many projects need both.
Can HMA help after planning approval?
Yes. HMA can prepare Building Control drawings, specifications and coordinated technical information, and can assist with structural design, planning conditions, Party Wall matters and build-over requirements where relevant.
How are fees agreed?
After reviewing the property, scope and available information, HMA issues a written quotation describing the services, deliverables, fee, payment stages and any likely third-party costs.
Can you assess a property before I buy it?
Yes. A planning-led development appraisal can identify likely opportunities, constraints and specialist evidence. Where required, this can be extended with cost, value and acquisition-risk assumptions.
FREE PROJECT GUIDE
Planning a loft conversion?
Use HMA’s practical readiness checklist to gather the right information and understand the decisions ahead.
START A CONVERSATION
Have a project
in mind?
Send a short description of the property and what you hope to achieve. We will help you identify the most useful next step.
Existing client quotation portal ↗- hugh.hug.hm@gmail.com
- Telephone
- 07485 406 288
- Studio
- Unit 4@, Grafton House
Grove Street, London, SE8 3LP