At Newsteer, our role goes far beyond simply providing advice. We focus on delivering outcomes that unlock value, reduce risk, and give clients the confidence to move forward with clarity.
That commitment is reflected across the wide range of projects we support – from safeguarding planning permissions to reshaping viability, securing investment confidence, unlocking public sector estate potential, supporting innovation in low-carbon infrastructure, and guiding national growth strategies.
Protecting value at Islay Wharf – Planning & Viability
When Castleforge faced the imminent expiry of planning permission at Islay Wharf, Newsteer worked intensively over five months to safeguard the future of the site. By discharging conditions, securing certificates of lawful development and advising on sales strategy, we preserved consent at the very last moment. The result was a significantly stronger financial return for the client and a marketing strategy underpinned by planning certainty.
Reshaping viability at Luton Napier Gateway – Planning & Viability
As lead planning advisors to Strawberry Star Group on the £200m Luton Napier Gateway scheme, Newsteer managed complex variations that transformed the project. By negotiating adjustments to building heights and affordable housing obligations, supported by robust viability testing, we have saved the client £10m and ensured delivery remained commercially viable.
Building confidence at portfolio scale – Valuation
In early 2024, Newsteer was instructed to undertake the annual accounts valuation of Notting Hill Genesis’s c.£100m commercial investment property portfolio, spanning more than 200 diverse assets. By coordinating a team of valuers and sharing draft valuations early, we delivered a robust process that gave NHG complete confidence in its reporting. The project was delivered on time and to budget and has since led to Newsteer’s ongoing instruction and further strategic advice.
Unlocking healthcare potential at Whittington Hospital – Planning \ Development Consultancy
At the Whittington Hospital, Newsteer has combined deep site knowledge, a long-standing relationship with both the NHS Trusts and the local Council, and the ability to deliver projects to tight timeframes. Our work has ranged from small-scale interventions – such as new staircases and power infrastructure – through to major redevelopment, all delivered on a complex, operational urban hospital site with limited land availability.
By aligning estate optimisation with strategic London-wide projects, including the Site’s role in initiatives like Project Oriel, we’ve been able to support broader service priorities and maximizing potential from underutilised land and buildings.
This holistic, integrated approach reflects our deep understanding of the client’s needs, the site, and the wider system, enabling the Trusts to balance essential clinical requirements with long-term redevelopment potential.
Securing strategic growth for Parfetts – Occupier Advisory
Newsteer supported Parfetts in acquiring a new cash and carry depot in Southampton, a critical element of their national expansion strategy. The instruction built on Newsteer’s previous work on their Birmingham depot and involved navigating complex negotiations under time pressure. By combining strong commercial judgement with the use of their wider network to provide specialist due diligence, Newsteer ensured that Parfetts secured the depot at a competitive price point. The result was a confident, well-informed acquisition that reinforced Newsteer’s role as Parfetts’ trusted advisor on property development matters.
More than advice
Across projects large and small, Newsteer brings together planning, development, agency and valuation expertise to deliver outcomes that create confidence and unlock value. For us, going beyond advice means being a trusted partner who anticipates challenges, finds solutions, and drives results.