Design-led residential architecture across Upminster and the surrounding area.

Studio 40 is a RIBA Chartered architecture practice based in Billericay. We combine architecture, interiors and project management, working with homeowners across Upminster and the surrounding area who want a genuinely considered approach to how they live. Not just a planning application.

Upminster sits at the eastern edge of Greater London, within the London Borough of Havering, combining the accessibility of a Zone 6 tube station with a predominantly suburban and semi-rural character that attracts homeowners looking for space without sacrificing connectivity. The area has a mix of inter-war and post-war housing stock with substantial plots, alongside newer developments and some genuinely large detached properties in the streets around Upminster Park.

Working in Upminster means navigating the London Borough of Havering's planning policies, which differ from Essex's county and district planning authorities. The Green Belt covers a significant portion of the borough, and extensions or replacement dwellings in this setting require a clear understanding of what Havering's Local Plan permits and how to make a compelling case. We bring that knowledge to every project.

If you are thinking about extending, refurbishing or rebuilding your home in Upminster, Cranham, Corbets Tey or the surrounding area, we would like to hear about it.

Our minimum construction value is £200,000. Full details of our fees and how we work are on our Costs page.