Name

ben parsons design limited

Legal name

Ben Parsons Design Limited

Website

https://benparsonsdesign.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Residential Building Construction (23611), Interior Design Services (541410)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Architectural Reconfiguration & Structural Alterations (HSAPAEAB), Load-Bearing Wall Removal & Structural Beam Installation (HSAPAFAB), Residential Landscape Design (HSAIABAA)

Keywords

• Residential architectural services
• Home extension design
• Barn conversion architecture
• New build home design
• Listed building design

Headquarters

HQ city

Sutton Coldfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Full architectural service fees for residential projects including home extensions, remodelling, new build homes, barn conversions, and listed building work. Services span from initial concept through planning applications to project completion and management.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ben Parsons Design Limited is an architectural practice providing full residential architectural design services — concept development, planning applications, detailed design and construction management across RIBA stages 0-4. Core work covers home extensions, remodelling, new build homes, barn conversions (including Grade II listed), and listed building work, with specialist practices in green belt planning and Class Q permitted development conversions. Supplementary add-ons include interior design and landscape/garden design.

Product overview

Ben Parsons Design Limited is an architectural practice offering a comprehensive suite of residential design services. The core offering centers on architectural design for home extensions, remodelling projects, barn conversions, and new build homes. The company operates across RIBA stages 0-4, providing full design services, planning applications, and tender/construction management. Additional services include Greenbelt Architecture Services (specialising in green belt planning compliance), Class Q Permitted Development Services (for agricultural building conversions), landscape and garden design, and interior design. The practice was founded in 2003 and is led by Ben Parsons, ARB registered architect.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services Full architectural design service for residential projects, spanning concept development, detailed design, planning applications and construction management across RIBA stages 0-4. For homeowners and private developers.
• Home Extensions Specialist design and planning services for residential extensions including single-storey, two-storey and multi-level extensions for private clients.
• Greenbelt Architecture Services Architectural services for residential projects in designated green belt areas, including navigation of Green Belt planning policy, NPPF compliance and demonstration of 'very special circumstances' for approval. For homeowners and developers with green belt sites.
• Class Q Permitted Development Services Specialist services for conversion of agricultural buildings into dwellings under Class Q permitted development rights, without requiring full planning permission. For landowners and developers with agricultural buildings.
• Barn Conversions Conversion of historic agricultural buildings into contemporary residential homes, including Grade II listed barns. For private clients and developers.
• New Build Homes Design and delivery of new build residential properties from concept through completion. For private clients and developers.
• Home Remodelling Comprehensive renovation and reconfiguration services for existing residential properties. For homeowners.
• Planning Application Services Preparation and submission of planning applications, including Design and Access Statements. For homeowners and developers requiring planning consent.
• Tender Services Project procurement services including builder selection, fixed-price quotes and construction management. For homeowners and developers.
• Landscape and Garden Design Integrated garden design services including hard and soft landscaping, planting schedules and outdoor living spaces. For homeowners undertaking residential projects.
• Interior Design Interior design services including space planning, fixture selection and aesthetic coordination. For homeowners undertaking residential projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Planning approval secured on challenging green belt sites where previous attempts were unsuccessful
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Resi: Online residential architecture platform offering fixed-fee extensions, renovations, and new build design across the UK. Represents a digital, scalable alternative to traditional boutique practices like BPD.
• Facit Homes: Tech-enabled UK residential design and build firm focused on high-quality, factory-manufactured homes. Comparable high-end residential client base but with a more industrialized delivery model.

Direct peers

• Coffey Architects: London- and Birmingham-based residential architecture practice with a strong portfolio in extensions, renovations, and listed building work. Comparable specialism in heritage and conservation area projects.
• Foster Reeve Architectural Design: UK residential architecture practice specializing in extensions, renovations, and new builds across the Midlands and northern England. Closely comparable in scale, services, and customer profile to Ben Parsons Design.
• RHP Architects: Residential-focused architecture practice serving UK homeowners with extensions, remodels, and new build services. Comparable service portfolio and homeowner-facing delivery model.
• Gregory Phillips Architects: UK residential architecture practice specializing in contemporary home design, extensions, and renovations for high-end clients. Comparable in project complexity, premium positioning, and award-driven brand building.
• Design Haus Architecture: Boutique residential architecture practice serving affluent UK homeowners with extensions, renovations, and bespoke new build projects. Similar founder-led model and premium client base.
• Barton Architects: Midlands-based residential architecture practice offering home extensions, renovations, and bespoke new builds across the West Midlands. Direct geographic and service overlap with BPD.
• AR Design Studio: Boutique residential architectural practice offering home extensions, new builds, and renovations in the UK. Similar service mix, project-led model, and mid-to-premium homeowner focus.

Broad incumbents

• Proctor & Matthews Architects: Established UK architectural practice with residential, education, and masterplanning work. Broader portfolio than BPD but with overlapping residential expertise in extensions and new builds.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/benparsonsdesign
• Instagraminstagram.com/benparsonsdesign
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ben-parsons-design-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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