Services

Development and Planning

Our specialist teams advise on every aspect of real estate development and planning, combining local expertise with expert knowledge.

Simon Kibblewhite
Senior Director - Head of National Development
Paul Nicholls
Senior Director - Head of London Development
Caroline McDade
Senior Director, Head of Planning

Combining the experience and history of BNP Paribas Real estate and Strutt & Parker, our Development & Planning teams support landowners, developers, funds and local authorities to unlock development opportunities across all asset types. With nationwide coverage we have a strong track record in extracting value from complex projects, combining our local knowledge with technical expertise.

With the strong financial discipline, diligence and service culture you’d expect from the BNP Paribas Group, we enable our clients to think ahead while acting with confidence today.

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Services

Planning

As one of the fastest growing planning consultancies in the UK, our planning teams in London (BNP Paribas Real Estate) and across the UK (Strutt & Parker) work closely with our Development teams to optimise development potential by combining planning advice with commercial expertise.

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Development Consultancy

We provide specialist and technical advice at each stage of the development lifecycle. Working with clients to add value and manage risk through planning, development and sales in London and across the UK.

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Development Agency and Transactions

BNP Paribas Real Estate has an exceptional understanding of the development land market, land sales, deal structures, and our clients' requirements.

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Residential New Homes

Our experienced team advises developers and investors on a wide range of key development factors in order to maximise receipts from residential-led schemes and portfolios.

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Development Viability

We are widely regarded as the number one advisor in the market for providing expert advice regarding S106 obligations.

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Our Client Stories

Marlin Hotels

The London Planning Team have submitted a planning application for a boutique hotel in Waterloo.

Television Centre, White City

Strutt & Parker advised Stanhope plc, Mitsui Fudosan and AIMco on the redevelopment of the iconic Television Centre, from acquisition

Broxbourne School for Cornerstone Assets

Strutt & Parker was appointed by Cornerstone Assets to facilitate the building of a number of homes in order to fund the construction

Chelmer Waterside, Chelmsford, for Taylor WImpey

BNP Paribas Real Estate assisted Taylor Wimpey in securing planning permission for a brownfield site to be regenerated as Chelmer Waterside

Property portfolio for the London Borough of Southwark

BNP Paribas Real Estate has advised the London Borough of Southwark in a number of areas, including viability and property valuation and

Former Lord Mayor Treloar Hospital, Alton, for Homes England

As part of the redevelopment of Lord Mayor Treloar Hospital site, BNP Paribas Real Estate assisted Homes England with developer procurement

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Property Development

From site acquisition to delivery, we manage the development and construction of high-quality buildings with the expertise to create flexible, smart and efficient spaces.

Buying and Selling

However, fast things change we help our investor and occupier clients seek out the best real estate opportunities and think ahead to plan their next moves successfully and sustainably.

ESG: Our Approach

With the capability to help you execute your sustainability strategy at all stages of the property lifecycle – from achieving net zero to biodiversity net gain – we can help you shape a better world from the ground up, starting today.

We’re here for the next chapter.