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Our Development & Planning teams work together to help you create, enhance and protect your land and property assets for the future.

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For over 135 years, we have been proactive and trusted partners to our clients. Embedded in communities across the UK, our Development & Planning teams bring together deep-rooted local knowledge from Strutt & Parker, with our wider commercial BNP Paribas Real Estate expertise. We can also use the global reach that comes with being part of the BNP Paribas Group to find the right solution to any real estate challenge.

As a property and planning consultancy, we’ve retained our collaborative approach and make sure that, whatever the size of your business, we work with you to understand your objectives. We will shape the team to your needs and can lead or sit alongside you, providing independent commercial development and planning advice to meet your requirements.

Whether you are a landowner, developer, institution, public body or private individual, we can help you seek out and unlock new development opportunities, whilst protecting and growing the value of your assets. We have built relationships that last for decades thanks to our clients, and they trust in us to support them through the hurdles of land acquisition and assembly, securing development and planning permission and suitable exit strategies.

Our Development & Planning teams work together to help clients identify opportunities for sustainable residential and commercial development, from advising on retaining existing infrastructure, to building future development longevity and preparing for the new biodiversity targets. We help clients navigate change and plan ahead for a sustainable future. Find out more about our ESG & Sustainability services.

Our Development & Planning Services

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Across the development life cycle, we help clients throughout England to overcome challenges and develop suitable strategies for the future of their land.

From buying and selling land to enable viable development opportunities, to the management and sale of surplus occupational estate, we partner with our clients through every element of the process to achieve their goals.

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Whatever the size of your business, our team is always focused on your needs. When clients engage us, they engage the knowledge, expertise and tenacity of our whole Planning team.

We offer bespoke commercial planning advice enhanced by expertise from across the wider business. From initial planning strategies and local plan promotions, to securing successful planning permissions to add value, we go the extra mile, exploring all options and delivering timely solutions.

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Our Client Stories

Acton Gardens Masterplan, London

Countryside and L&Q are JV partners in Acton Gardens LLP, which is bringing forward an ambitious programme to re-develop the South Acton Estate.

Canada Water Masterplan, London

We were appointed by LB Southwark to review a financial viability appraisal prepared by Quod on behalf of British Land.

Kingswood Enabling Development, Surrey

We were commissioned by Inspired Villages to provide financial appraisals to justify the extent of enabling development proposed to support the repair and conversion of the Grade II Listed former Legal & General office.

Wood Wharf, London

We were instructed by LB Tower Hamlets to assess the affordable housing offer proposed by the applicant for the outline planning application on the 13.6 Ha Wood Wharf site.
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Development

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Planning

We are a national planning team, advising developers and investors on how to optimise development potential and build communities of the future.

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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.

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Property Valuations

For over 150 years, we have delivered independent, accurate and transparent property valuation advice to help our clients plan ahead with confidence.

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Building Consultancy

We’re here to help you unlock the full potential of your property and provide expert technical advice across its entire lifecycle, empowering owners and occupiers to maximise value, mitigate risk, and deliver successful construction projects.

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ESG & Sustainability

Our experienced ESG property consultants help you navigate the complex sustainability market, ensuring your assets thrive and meet all environmental and social goals.

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Contact our team

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Anthony Lee
Head of UK Development Viability
+44 1217567460
Julian Gaynor
Senior Director – Head of Development & Strategic Land Agency
+44 1243684815
Conrad Payne
Head of London National Development - Senior Director
+44 2039930002
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