Gray Architectural Design provides architectural design services across Hull and the wider East Riding of Yorkshire. Led by Dean Gray, an experienced architectural technologist, we work on residential, commercial and hospitality projects of all sizes. Our East Riding office in Driffield puts us within easy reach of Hull, so we’re well placed whether your project is in the city centre, the suburbs or the surrounding villages.
Architectural Design Services in Hull
What We Offer
We work with homeowners, property developers and businesses at every stage. From the initial consultation through to design development, planning submissions to Hull City Council, construction drawings and on site project management. Whether you need an architectural designer in Hull for a rear extension or a complete new build, you’ll get the same level of attention and involvement throughout. Meet our team.
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Most of our Hull work is residential. We design house extensions, loft conversions, barn conversions, renovations and new build homes for private clients across the city and surrounding area.
Hull’s housing stock is varied, from Victorian and Edwardian terraces around the Avenues to detached family homes in Anlaby, Kirk Ella and Willerby. Each property type brings its own design challenges, and we tailor every project to the building, the street context and what the client actually needs from the space.
We’ve designed everything from contemporary new builds with air source heat pumps and high performance insulation, through to sensitive extensions on older properties where the design needs to respect the character of the original building. View our residential projects.
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Hull has 26 designated conservation areas and a significant number of listed buildings, particularly concentrated in the Old Town. If your property falls within or near a protected area, any proposed work faces stricter planning controls, and that’s where having a practice with the right experience matters.
We know what Hull City Council’s planning team expects in a heritage statement, how to handle Article 4 directions, and how to design proposals that respect the character of the surrounding area while still delivering the space and functionality you’re after. If your property is listed, we’ll manage the listed building consent process from start to finish.
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Our work in Hull isn’t only residential. We’ve taken on commercial projects across the city, from office fit outs and workspace reconfiguration to retail unit layouts and change of use applications. Hull’s ongoing regeneration means there’s a steady stream of commercial property being repurposed, and we understand the planning and building regulations considerations that come with those kinds of projects.
We also design hospitality spaces, including restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. Getting a hospitality project right means balancing the client’s commercial vision with practical concerns like kitchen extraction, disabled access, fire escape routes and licensing requirements. We handle all of that within the design process.
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A lot of Hull’s housing was built before energy efficiency was a consideration. When we’re involved in an extension or renovation, we don’t just focus on the new work. We look at the whole building. If the roof insulation is poor, it makes sense to address that while access is open. If the windows are original single glazed timber frames, there’s an opportunity to upgrade as part of the wider project. Small interventions add up.
On new builds, we go further. We’ve delivered Passive House projects in the East Riding where energy consumption is a fraction of a standard new home. That means lower bills, better comfort, and a building that holds its value. Read about our sustainable design approach.
Why Choose Us for Your Hull Project
We’re a small practice. That’s by choice, not circumstance. It means you deal with Dean directly throughout your project. No account managers, no handoffs, no chasing updates through a reception desk.
Our Driffield office is a short drive from Hull, and we have a second office in York. Between the two, we cover the whole of the East Riding and wider Yorkshire. We know Hull City Council’s planning processes, we’re familiar with the local building stock, and we have established relationships with builders, structural engineers and consultants across the area.
Dean’s practical construction experience means our designs are grounded in reality. Our drawings are clear, our specifications are realistic, and what we design can actually be built within a normal budget. That matters more than most people realise until they’re on site. Get in touch to arrange a conversation about your project.
Our Architectural Design Process
Talk It Through
We visit your property in Hull, assess the site and planning position, and give you an honest view on what's achievable. No charge, no commitment.
Design It Right
We develop the design around your brief, the building's context, and any heritage or planning constraints. You see everything before we submit.
Secure Approval
We handle the full planning application to Hull City Council’s planning team, including heritage statements and listed building consent where needed.
Build With Confidence
We produce detailed construction drawings and specifications, and stay involved through the build to make sure what gets built matches what was designed.
Areas We Cover From Hull
From our East Riding office we cover the whole of Hull and the surrounding area, regularly working on projects in Anlaby, Cottingham, Kirk Ella, Willerby, Hessle, Beverley, Hedon, Withernsea, Hornsea, Pocklington, Market Weighton and across the rural East Riding. See our full range of projects.
07851 681269
info@grayarchitecturaldesign.com
York Office - Accomb
East Riding Office - Little Kelk Farm
Driffield, YO25 8HG
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Your Questions, Answered
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Often not. A lot of single storey rear extensions fall within permitted development rights and don’t need a formal application. The exceptions are properties in Hull’s 26 conservation areas, listed buildings, and flats or maisonettes where different rules apply. We’ll tell you where you stand at the initial meeting so there are no surprises.
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Yes, and it’s one of the most common requests we get in Hull. Terraced properties have specific constraints: party wall considerations, limited side access, overlooking distances to neighbours, and often a rear outrigger that affects how far you can extend. We design around these constraints every week, and we know how to get the most usable space out of a tight footprint.
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We do. The Old Town and Marina sit within Hull’s most significant conservation area, so any external alterations need to go through the planning process with a heritage statement. We’ve got experience in conservation areas and understand how to prepare proposals that Hull City Council’s conservation team will support. If your property is listed, we’ll handle the listed building consent process as well.
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Quite a lot. Our Driffield office means we’re well placed for sites across the East Riding, from individual self build plots to small residential developments. We handle the full process: site appraisal, concept design, planning application, detailed construction drawings and on site support. We also have experience with Passive House design for clients who want to build to a higher energy performance standard.
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Householder applications are usually decided within eight weeks of being validated. We deal with the whole process, from preparing drawings and supporting documents to submitting the application and responding to any queries from the planning officer. For projects in conservation areas, add a couple of weeks for the heritage consultation.
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Give us a call on 07851 681269 or drop an email to dean@grayarchitecturaldesign.com. We’ll arrange a time to visit the property, have a look at what you’re working with, and talk through your ideas. There’s no commitment at that stage. It’s just a conversation to see if we’re the right fit.