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Alrewas Architecture was founded in 2014 to provide a design led architectural service to local clients.

Barn conversions, new builds, extensions and heritage our key areas. Alrewas Architecture was founded in 2014 to provide a design led architectural service to local clients, with an emphasis on quality, deliverability and reliability. Alrewas Architecture Ltd is an RIBA chartered practice and provides a service for full or part RIBA stages 0 to 7, from feasibility through to completion.

01/10/2026

Project progress & reflections...
It's always rewarding to look back at projects and see how they've evolved over time.
The Bridge, Dartmouth
Completed in 2025 and now on the market, this stunning home continues to showcase the value of thoughtful design. Light-filled, crisp and inviting, it makes the very best of its exceptional coastal setting. Credit to Coastal House for the beautiful images.
Bonehill Mill
Construction of the light industrial units is progressing well, with Ross Developments leading the build. The attention to detail throughout is clear to see, and it's often these small considerations that make the biggest difference in the finished result. Credit to Ross Developments for the project photographs.
Thorpe
Always a hive of activity, hosting a wide variety of events and functions throughout the year. This fantastic aerial perspective, credit to Thorpe Estates, captures the scale and character of the estate beautifully.
It's a privilege to see projects move from drawing board to reality and continue to thrive long after completion.

11/09/2026

Gower House, Barton-under-Needwood
This project is a great example of how quickly things can change during the planning process.
When we submitted the original application in 2025, the property wasn't listed. However, with a little foresight, we prepared for the possibility and included a Listed Building Consent application as part of our strategy.
A few months later, the unexpected happened... the property was officially listed.
By August, the application was approaching determination, but one of the conditions would have triggered the requirement to purchase off-site Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) credits.
To be fair to the planning officers, they suggested that we withdraw and resubmit once the new BNG legislation came into force, reducing the threshold from 0.2ha to 0.1ha. The result? Withdrawing and resubmitting became a far more cost-effective option than purchasing biodiversity credits.
So here we are, back in the planning system and progressing once again.
It's fascinating how a building's status and even planning legislation can change during the lifetime of a single application. As planning consultants, adaptability is often just as important as design.

05/09/2026

Designing within sensitive historic settings is always a rewarding challenge. Tucked between two imposing listed buildings, this courtyard extension has been carefully crafted to maximise natural light while maintaining privacy. The result is a subtle, lightweight addition that enhances the character and liveability of the old barn cottage. Now under construction and looking forward to watching it come to life..... A streetview peek..

24/08/2026

Set within the wider historic landscape of Haselour House, this small estate building has always been part of the story — quietly positioned within the curtilage of the Grade II Listed home and surrounded by the ancillary structures that trace the estate’s evolution. Although unlisted, its history and location mean it contributes meaningfully to the character and setting of the heritage asset, giving it a quiet significance of its own. With Planning and LBC now submitted, we’re beginning to explore how this unusual space can be sensitively reimagined as a holiday let — something distinctive, atmospheric, and rooted in its surroundings. These early studies mark the first step in bringing it back into purposeful use, and the potential is already clear.

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03/08/2026

Another planning approval secured!
We're delighted to have helped bring new life to this locally listed building in Fazeley, Tamworth. The approved scheme combines three historic properties into one beautiful family home, along with a carefully designed rear extension that creates bright, open-plan living spaces while respecting the building's character and heritage. It's always rewarding to see historic buildings adapted for modern living and given a sustainable future.

27/07/2026

PLANNING SUBMITTED – ACHILL, TAMWORTH ✨📐
A project I’ve absolutely loved working on.
The aim was simple: respect the building’s rich heritage whilst introducing carefully considered contemporary design. Achill has a fascinating history, originating as part of the Victorian villa Sunnycroft, before its significant Edwardian extension in 1904 and later division into two dwellings in 1926.
The property retains many beautiful Victorian and Arts & Crafts influences and makes an important contribution to the historic character of Ashby Road.
Our proposals include a sensitive side extension, a reimagined entrance porch, and a striking contemporary glass bay window—bringing light, space and modern living together with traditional architecture.
Now submitted for planning approval. 🤞

25/06/2026

PLANNING APPROVAL!
After almost two years, two pre apps, and a huge amount of persistence, we’re thrilled to share that we’ve received planning approval for one of the most unusual schemes we’ve ever been appointed to design — a funicular running over a 35 metre rock face in Dartmouth.
Access to the old Harbour Master’s House was previously around 185 steep steps — challenging for the elderly, impractical for everyday living (especially if you’ve forgotten the milk), and a serious concern for emergency access.
Designing a solution that works with the landscape rather than against it meant navigating visual impact, landscaping, car and lift design, and creating platforms that respond to the existing geology. A complex challenge — but an incredibly rewarding one. All in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Huge thanks to Dart Tree Consultancy, Copper Tops, Ecologic, Joe Musselwhite and Our Place Design for their work

24/06/2026

Sometimes we get asked if we take on small projects — and the truth is, if it sparks our curiosity, absolutely.
For us, “interesting” means having the freedom to explore what’s possible within your brief and your budget. Because even the smallest shift in a room can completely change how you feel in it.
A fresh pair of eyes can open up a space in ways you might never expect. That’s the part we love — and the part that matters most to you.
We’re also embracing AI as a powerful new tool. You either move with it, or it moves without you. So we sketch a scheme, build it in 3D, and then bring it to life with warm, realistic AI detail.
It’s still your space — just seen through a new lens.

12/06/2026

A new project taking shape at an old Police House in Staffordshire — and yes, we’re bringing shipping containers into the grounds of a listed building.
These modular units are seriously underrated. With conservation fully supportive, we’re creating a temporary, low impact installation with minimal footings… yet still offering the potential for a fully insulated home office, gym, or sun room at a surprisingly modest cost.
Sustainable. Adaptable. Reversible.
Design options now underway — and they’re looking exciting.

02/06/2026

Hoar Cross project loading…
Two modest outbuildings, one big idea. Class Q won’t work here, but a sensitive link might. Rural planning is never simple, but we’re taking it to pre app with optimism

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Mellor Barns, 8 Park Road
Burton Upon Trent
DE137AG

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