Making Space Where Others See Limits
Kilburn’s energy is unmistakable. A little rough around the edges, full of grit and history, and now – quietly – full of potential. From Victorian terraces ripe for reworking, to forgotten infill sites waiting for new life, this corner of North West London rewards ambition and intelligent design.
At DOR Architects, we help homeowners, landlords and developers reimagine what’s possible – without losing sight of what matters. Whether you’re extending a maisonette off Willesden Lane, converting a building near the High Road, or unlocking a backland site near Kilburn Park, we bring clarity, creativity and buildable solutions to every project.
“‘There’s potential here – if we can do it right.’ That’s the Kilburn brief in a nutshell. And that’s exactly what we’re good at.”
Where We Work in Kilburn
We work across NW6 and NW2, covering:
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Willesden Lane, Burton Road & Plympton Road: Extensions, roof conversions and spatial refurbishments
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Kilburn High Road & Cambridge Avenue: Commercial-to-residential conversions and developer feasibility
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Priory Park Road, Messina Avenue & Kingsgate Place: Garden infills, small sites and subdivision strategies
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Kilburn Park & Kilburn Vale Estates: Energy upgrades, remodelling, and DDA-compliant refurbishments
We know how to deliver good architecture in streets with tight margins, competing interests – and real potential.
Planning in Kilburn: What You Should Know
Kilburn straddles Brent and Camden councils – each with distinct planning priorities. Much of Kilburn lies outside conservation zones, offering real opportunity, but still subject to local policies on use, scale, and neighbour amenity.
Key planning considerations include:
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Article 4 restrictions in pockets of Brent and Camden
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Mixed-use and Class MA (commercial-to-resi) opportunities, especially on secondary retail frontages
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Flat and maisonette extensions, requiring sensitive layout and daylight handling
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Subdivision and HMO planning, subject to local standards and density checks
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Backland development, assessed on access, daylight and urban grain
We assess each site in context – and help you design proposals that feel both ambitious and achievable.
Why Choose DOR Architects in Kilburn?
Because doing it properly matters – especially in areas where planning margins are tight, and every square metre counts.
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Experience across both Camden and Brent boroughs
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Design-led feasibility for homeowners and urban developers
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BIM workflows for accuracy, cost-control and clear communication
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Integrated spatial and interior design
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Track record in compact schemes, conversions and infill builds
We help you make the most of your site, without overstepping what’s likely to get approved – or built well.
Our Process
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Feasibility & Planning Strategy
We look at your site or property and give you a clear route to planning – grounded in precedent, policy and buildability. -
Design & Application
Full drawing sets, design rationale and application documents tailored to Brent or Camden’s expectations. -
Detailed Design & Interiors
From structure and services to layouts and lighting – all fully integrated for better building and better living. -
Construction Oversight
We help keep your vision on track through tender, build and handover – with as much support as you need.
Let’s Make the Most of Your Kilburn Property
From small, strategic upgrades to full-scale developments, we help you unlock potential, design intelligently and build with confidence.
Architecture that’s clear, creative and ready to work – built for Kilburn.
FAQs – Kilburn Architecture & Planning
Possibly – under Class MA or full planning. We’ll assess viability based on access, space standards and frontage use.
Potentially. It depends on access, light, massing and local precedent. We’ve successfully delivered similar backland schemes in NW6.
Yes – but only with careful attention to neighbour light and layout standards. We specialise in working within Camden and Brent’s constraints.
Yes with our add-on Interior design package – our design process includes material palettes, joinery, lighting, and flow. Architecture and interiors go hand-in-hand.