Insights
Fixing the viabilty gap needs more than overturning s106, but it’s a good start
by Nick Fell, Head of Residential at strategic property consultancy Rapleys In early 2026, the government laid out its intention to simplify the entire s106 process with its stated ambition of reducing the inefficiency and delay that has become synonymous with the negotiation of s106 agreements.
Unlocking Residential Schemes in London
Our planning team review the new measures announced to unlock housing development in the Capital
Rapleys Retail Outlook: AI, experience, partnerships and M&A to drive retail trends in 2026
– Christmas trading winners had strong brands, well-managed inventory and integrated physical/digital channels – Renewed physical retail demand will continue in 2026 alongside renewed investor confidence in foodstores and growth in travel retail This outlook highlights the continuation in 2026 of a number of ongoing trends with the shift towards experience-led
Mark Frostick: Forecourt Property Insights
Mark Frostick, Associate Partner in Automotive, Roadside and Future Fuels at Rapleys, said: “2025 was another year in Forecourt property dominated by big demand for new sites but a lack of supply.
Will Labour’s planning reforms spell the end of nimbyism?
In mid-December the Government interrupted many a planning office Christmas party with draft changes to national planning policy, as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (the “NPPF”).
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