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Hotel Planning & Development

As one of the UK’s most respected planning and development consultancies, we work with leading clients on some of the country’s most high-profile and complex projects. This experience places us in a unique position to deliver best-in-class service.

With over 120 professionals, we are one of the few fully integrated planning and development teams in the industry, offering nationwide coverage. From obtaining planning permission for new or extended hotels to sourcing developers or selling sites, we guide you through every stage; managing timescales, mitigating risks, and identifying the best route forward.

Our deep understanding of the UK planning system ensures agile, adaptable advice which responds to changing policy and legislation. We operate across all asset classes and have advised on numerous high-profile hotel projects, particularly in London.

Supported by our wider Hotel Advisory team, we deliver intelligent, bespoke advice, even in the most challenging circumstances.

With unrivalled experience and a client-centric approach, we engage with all key stakeholders to enable supportive, collaborative decision-making.

How we can help

How do you support hotel asset acquisitions and disposals?

Our Development Transactions team helps you maximise the value of existing hotel assets with development potential, advising on exit strategies, land acquisition, development agreements, joint ventures, and strategic land opportunities.

What role do you play in the compulsory purchase process?

Our specialist CPO team guides clients through every stage of the compulsory purchase process and also acts for acquiring authorities, offering expert insight and representation throughout.

How do you help clients navigate evolving planning policy?

With deep experience across diverse polity contexts, we actively promote your hotel interests as planning frameworks evolve. This ensures that they reflect the best opportunity for your site.

What makes your Expert Witness advice stand out?

Our valuation, planning and development experts are recognised industry leaders with a proven track record in both written and oral evidence. They bring clarity and insight to even the most technical cases.

What can I expect from your financial viability assessments?

Renowned for our market-leading expertise, we deliver insightful financial analysis and strategic advice which ensures you make informed decisions, guaranteeing that you can take advantage of the full potential of development sites and when a viability assessment is required as part of a planning submission we put the best case forward to ensure the project remains viable.

Why are portfolio reviews important in today’s market?

In a shifting market and evolving planning landscape, proactive portfolio reviews are essential. We craft bespoke strategies to futureproof assets, advising on refurbishment, redevelopment, or change-of-use opportunities with sustainability in mind.

What experience do you have with large-scale regeneration projects?

With over 100 planning and development experts, we have the skills, resources, and connections to advise on some of the UK’s largest and most complex mixed-use regeneration schemes.

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