Chambers and Partners | Zoning/Land Use – Trends and Developments

Chambers and Partners | Zoning/Land Use – Trends and Developments

We are delighted to announce that Hélène Cloëz, partner, specialising in urban planning and development law, has contributed to the Trends and Developments section of the French chapter of the Chambers and Partners RealEstate: Zoning/Land Use 2026 Guide.

Climate pressure. Land scarcity. Regulatory overhaul.
French urban planning law is undergoing a deep transformation, and this France chapter breaks down what it really means for real estate players today.

Key insights:
▪️New PLUs and PLUis reshaping development potential
▪️Stronger ESG and environmental requirements
▪️Paris’ bioclimatic PLU (PLU-b) redefining project strategies
▪️New legal tools for building conversion, reversibility and mixed-use projects

As urban development shifts from expansion to reuse, rehabilitation and sustainable transformation, this contribution delivers clear, practical guidance for developers, investors and property owners navigating an increasingly demanding framework.

Click here to read the Trends and Developments section of the France chapter.