Retrofit Housing design & Planning
Every retrofit project starts with a question: how do we improve what already exists, without overcomplicating or overextending the build?
We work with developers and asset owners to upgrade and adapt housing stock for the long term. Whether it’s improving energy performance, reconfiguring layouts, or meeting modern space standards, we combine planning insight with practical architectural design to help you unlock the full potential of older buildings.
From initial assessments to planning approvals and technical drawings, everything happens in-house. You get one dedicated team, one joined-up process, and one clear point of contact from start to finish.
We're here to help with your retrofit housing project
Get in touch to discuss your site, your goals, and how we can help you build smarter, right from the start.
Design & Planning for Value, Not Just Compliance.
Upgrading housing stock isn’t just a regulatory requirement—it’s a chance to improve functionality, future-proof assets, and increase long-term returns.
We don’t treat retrofit as a box-ticking exercise. We look for ways to maximise the value of what’s already there, streamline construction, and reduce ongoing maintenance.
From navigating permitted development and change-of-use routes to aligning with environmental goals and funding eligibility, we help you take a strategic view—ensuring every decision supports both short-term delivery and long-term performance.
End-to-End Retrofit Planning and Design.
From early feasibility through to full planning applications and detailed technical packs, we manage every stage of your retrofit project under one roof.
We understand the pressures that come with reworking existing buildings—hidden issues, tight footprints, evolving regulations—and we build our process around keeping things clear, compliant, and commercially sound.
How we can help:
Feasibility studies and planning strategy
Layout reconfiguration and spatial optimisation
Energy performance upgrades and compliance (Part L, etc.)
Planning applications and supporting documentation
Sustainable retrofit detailing and materials integration
Building Regulations and technical construction drawings
We're here to help with your retrofit housing project
Get in touch to discuss your site, your goals, and how we can help you build smarter, right from the start.
All your architectural needs under one roof
When you work with Aesthetic Shift, everything’s managed in-house—from planning strategy to detailed design. That means no disconnects, no handovers, and no delays.
Just one dedicated team managing your project with clarity, precision, and a focus on what really matters—protecting your investment and unlocking the full potential of your portfolio.
No handovers. No confusion. Just coordinated thinking that keeps your project aligned, compliant, and progressing without delay.
We take care of the detail so you can stay focused on what matters—realising the value of your asset, navigating change of use with confidence, and accelerating your next move.
Why Aesthetic Shift?
Older buildings offer opportunity—but only if you know how to unlock it. At Aesthetic Shift, we combine planning strategy with practical, forward-thinking design to turn underperforming spaces into high-value assets.
Whether you’re upgrading outdated stock, repurposing existing buildings, or improving energy performance, we move fast to identify risks, resolve constraints, and develop proposals that meet policy, perform in use, and deliver commercial return.
Retrofitting isn’t about short-term fixes—it’s about making older buildings work harder, for longer. With a joined-up, strategic approach, we help you future-proof your assets and drive long-term value.
We're here to help with your retrofit housing project
Get in touch to discuss your site, your goals, and how we can help you build smarter, right from the start.