Chartered Architects in Lichfield

Your Home Should Be Anything But Ordinary

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What We Really Do

No fluff. No jargon. Just brilliant residential work from our Lichfield studio - between the Cathedral and a good pub.

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Extensions That Feel Like They've Always Been There

Need more space but love where you live? We get it. Our extensions don't look like add-ons—they look like they've always been part of your home. We'll figure out the tricky bits: Should the new kitchen face the garden or the street? Where does the morning light hit?

And we handle all the planning permission headaches with Birmingham City Council too.

02

Renovations Without the Therapy Bills

Grand Designs without the divorce. We manage the chaos so you don't have to. From Darwin Park period properties to Boley Park new builds that need personality, we transform homes while keeping relationships intact.

03

New Builds That Dont Look Like Everyone Else's

Why build boring? Our Passivhaus expertise means you get a home that's not just beautiful, but practically runs itself. Lower bills, better living, and definitely no beige.

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We've Done This Before

From the Midlands' first Passivhaus to boutique home improvements and multi-million pound Grand Designs, we don't just talk a good game.

Our Newport Residence proves contemporary can work anywhere. Our Brookside project shows how to maximize difficult sites. And our 97% planning success rate? That speaks for itself.

Every good project starts with a conversation.

Tell us what you're trying to achieve, and we'll tell you honestly whether we can help.

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Why Lichfield Families Are Choosing Us

01

We Actually Answer The Phone

Novel concept, we know. But when you're spending serious money on your home - whether building new or extending - you deserve more than an out-of-office reply.

02

We Know Every Planning Trick

New build on a tricky plot? Extension in a conservation area? Renovation that needs listed building consent? We've conquered them all and have the battle scars to prove it.

03

Your Budget, Not Our Ego

We design to your budget, not our portfolio. Want Passivhaus performance? We'll make it happen. Champagne taste, prosecco budget? We'll make that work too.

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One Team, Start to Finish

Same faces from first sketch to final snagging. No passing you between departments, no dropped balls, no "that's not what we discussed". Just consistent brilliance.

Awards

Local practice. National recognition.

Build 2018 Architecture Awards

Best Sustainable Design Practise UK

Winner

DT Business Awards 2018

Creative Industries Business of the Year

Winner

BUILD 2019 Architecture Awards

Best Sustainable Architecture Practice Midlands

Winner

Why families in Lichfield are choosing us...

We know Lichfield well. We know what the planners like, what building control require, and which local contractors actually turn up on time.

More importantly, we know that every family is different. Cookie-cutter solutions don't work when you're creating the place where your kids will grow up and you'll make memories.

Most helpful and efficient...

JSA architects have been most helpful and efficient in developing plans for a proposed new bungalow for our occupation in old age. Probably not the easiest of clients, they has managed our requirements and aspirations cleverly and tactfully to produce practical solutions of both site payout and building design. They have retained and managed sub-consultants to produce the reports necessary to support our planning application in which their good working relationship with Council officers has been helpful to our cause. Their communications has always been timeous and efficient, both face to face, by e-mail and by telephone. Thank you! John and Anne Cartmell.
JC

John Cartmell

A very professional and reliable firm.

JSA Architects are a very professional and reliable firm. They have expert knowledge in dealing with Listed Buildings and properties located within a conservation area. Their expertise also extends to general planning issues and construction management. They always return your calls in a timely manner. Highly recommended.
KP

Knight Property Investments

Very clear, organised and easy to work with...

It was an absolute pleasure working with JSA Architects. Chris Wood was very clear, organised and easy to work with, for a project that we gratefully helped on for the 3D visuals. The design produced by JSA Architects clearly demonstrated the passion and thought process that they went through to meet their clients needs, expectations and dreams. The level of detail, excellent design and clear communication made it even more enjoyable to work with. Furthermore, JSA Architects' portfolio really demonstrates all of the above mentioned and I highly believe much more, for every project and client they work with. Definitely our top recommendation for architects and again, a massive pleasure on collaborating with you.
KR

Kreativiz

Communication has been first class throughout which is so vital.

JSA and specifically Georgie Rathbone have been excellent all the way along a very slow, frustrating planning application with Amber Valley Borough Council. Although the process is still not complete, we have no problem in recommending JSA for anyone considering dealing with a Grade II listed property negotiation. Communication has been first class throughout which is so vital.
EB

Elli Barrow

They provided clear drawings that my builders were really happy with.

I approached JSA after my previous architect acquired planning permission for extensions and alterations to my home. I needed detailed drawings for building regulations approval, and they were more than happy to take on the project when the previous architect stopped communicating. They provided clear drawings that my builders were really happy with, and they proposed changes to the design that would improve the general layout and look, but this required further planning permission. They submitted the applications and gained planning approval all without additional charges just because they saw an opportunity for improvements. I can’t recommend them highly enough.
KF

Kelly Fisher

Most helpful and efficient...

JSA architects have been most helpful and efficient in developing plans for a proposed new bungalow for our occupation in old age. Probably not the easiest of clients, they has managed our requirements and aspirations cleverly and tactfully to produce practical solutions of both site payout and building design. They have retained and managed sub-consultants to produce the reports necessary to support our planning application in which their good working relationship with Council officers has been helpful to our cause. Their communications has always been timeous and efficient, both face to face, by e-mail and by telephone. Thank you! John and Anne Cartmell.
JC

John Cartmell

A very professional and reliable firm.

JSA Architects are a very professional and reliable firm. They have expert knowledge in dealing with Listed Buildings and properties located within a conservation area. Their expertise also extends to general planning issues and construction management. They always return your calls in a timely manner. Highly recommended.
KP

Knight Property Investments

Very clear, organised and easy to work with...

It was an absolute pleasure working with JSA Architects. Chris Wood was very clear, organised and easy to work with, for a project that we gratefully helped on for the 3D visuals. The design produced by JSA Architects clearly demonstrated the passion and thought process that they went through to meet their clients needs, expectations and dreams. The level of detail, excellent design and clear communication made it even more enjoyable to work with. Furthermore, JSA Architects' portfolio really demonstrates all of the above mentioned and I highly believe much more, for every project and client they work with. Definitely our top recommendation for architects and again, a massive pleasure on collaborating with you.
KR

Kreativiz

Communication has been first class throughout which is so vital.

JSA and specifically Georgie Rathbone have been excellent all the way along a very slow, frustrating planning application with Amber Valley Borough Council. Although the process is still not complete, we have no problem in recommending JSA for anyone considering dealing with a Grade II listed property negotiation. Communication has been first class throughout which is so vital.
EB

Elli Barrow

They provided clear drawings that my builders were really happy with.

I approached JSA after my previous architect acquired planning permission for extensions and alterations to my home. I needed detailed drawings for building regulations approval, and they were more than happy to take on the project when the previous architect stopped communicating. They provided clear drawings that my builders were really happy with, and they proposed changes to the design that would improve the general layout and look, but this required further planning permission. They submitted the applications and gained planning approval all without additional charges just because they saw an opportunity for improvements. I can’t recommend them highly enough.
KF

Kelly Fisher

Most helpful and efficient...

JSA architects have been most helpful and efficient in developing plans for a proposed new bungalow for our occupation in old age. Probably not the easiest of clients, they has managed our requirements and aspirations cleverly and tactfully to produce practical solutions of both site payout and building design. They have retained and managed sub-consultants to produce the reports necessary to support our planning application in which their good working relationship with Council officers has been helpful to our cause. Their communications has always been timeous and efficient, both face to face, by e-mail and by telephone. Thank you! John and Anne Cartmell.
JC

John Cartmell

A very professional and reliable firm.

JSA Architects are a very professional and reliable firm. They have expert knowledge in dealing with Listed Buildings and properties located within a conservation area. Their expertise also extends to general planning issues and construction management. They always return your calls in a timely manner. Highly recommended.
KP

Knight Property Investments

Very clear, organised and easy to work with...

It was an absolute pleasure working with JSA Architects. Chris Wood was very clear, organised and easy to work with, for a project that we gratefully helped on for the 3D visuals. The design produced by JSA Architects clearly demonstrated the passion and thought process that they went through to meet their clients needs, expectations and dreams. The level of detail, excellent design and clear communication made it even more enjoyable to work with. Furthermore, JSA Architects' portfolio really demonstrates all of the above mentioned and I highly believe much more, for every project and client they work with. Definitely our top recommendation for architects and again, a massive pleasure on collaborating with you.
KR

Kreativiz

Communication has been first class throughout which is so vital.

JSA and specifically Georgie Rathbone have been excellent all the way along a very slow, frustrating planning application with Amber Valley Borough Council. Although the process is still not complete, we have no problem in recommending JSA for anyone considering dealing with a Grade II listed property negotiation. Communication has been first class throughout which is so vital.
EB

Elli Barrow

They provided clear drawings that my builders were really happy with.

I approached JSA after my previous architect acquired planning permission for extensions and alterations to my home. I needed detailed drawings for building regulations approval, and they were more than happy to take on the project when the previous architect stopped communicating. They provided clear drawings that my builders were really happy with, and they proposed changes to the design that would improve the general layout and look, but this required further planning permission. They submitted the applications and gained planning approval all without additional charges just because they saw an opportunity for improvements. I can’t recommend them highly enough.
KF

Kelly Fisher

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How it works (Because "get in touch" shouldn't feel like a leap of faith)

01. Talk One conversation to understand your project, your budget, and whether we're the right fit. No obligation. No sales pitch.

02. Design Everything built around your brief. We sketch, develop, and refine — with check-ins before anything is fixed. You stay in control without getting buried in the detail.

03. Deliver Through planning, building regs, and into construction. We handle the process. You make the decisions that matter.

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