TerraQuest
Councils
Trusted by local councils to collaboratively drive economic growth
TerraQuest
Market-leading software and services
TerraQuest has an impressive track record of providing market-leading software and services to support local councils in achieving their goals.
Using our specialist knowledge of the challenges that local authorities face allows us to provide a tailored approach, offering innovative, cost-effective solutions that mitigate risk, save time, and improve accuracy.
With 50 years of experience in land development, we have built trusted relationships with councils across the UK helping them to successfully navigate the crucial preliminary stages of complex regeneration.
Land development services
TerraQuest offers end-to-end land development solutions, including land referencing and finding services. Services include site analysis, compliance, environmental assessments and many other solutions to support involved infrastructure projects and the built environment.
Planning software
& technology
With extensive experience in the land and built environment sectors, TerraQuest provides advanced digital planning software customised for local authorities and planning professionals. Our government-trusted solutions transform planning for everyone.
Data & insights
We have access to the largest repository of proprietary planning application data across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with 95% of all planning applications processed via our systems.
We therefore have incredibly valuable and exclusive insights into national planning and the built environment. Leveraging this dataset offers a unique opportunity to gain advanced industry understanding and access real-time information crucial for informed decision-making.
Planning
application support
Our planning application support services assist local authorities in managing planning application caseloads; providing validation and evaluation for all types of planning applications.
We help our clients meet service level commitments, clear backlogs and plan for a future-fit, sustainable planning resource.
Extensive range of services
Our bespoke approach
Our breadth of planning knowledge, coupled with our extensive range of services, allow us to effortlessly navigate the intricacies of regulatory processes, offering expert advice, resources, and data. We’re able to collaborate closely with planning officers to tackle resource challenges and clear caseload backlogs effectively.
Our bespoke approach, tailored to accommodate each council’s unique targets, means our dedicated team and innovative software solutions can be used to build long-term strategy and foster a positive, ongoing relationship.
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Supporting local councils
TerraQuest support local councils in streamlining the complex process of finding and acquiring land through our site identification and land referencing services.
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Land development
TerraQuest support local councils in streamlining the complex process of finding and acquiring land with our site identification and land referencing services.
We continue to use innovation and best practices to lead the industry on land referencing and property research. We excel in helping councils find appropriate land to develop and supporting them throughout the legislative processes for infrastructure sectors.
Land finding services
Our experienced team support councils in quickly finding land that meets their criteria for development.
We use powerful GIS-centric analysis and innovative technology to deliver comprehensive assessments for informed decision-making, streamlining the process of finding and acquiring land.
Our capabilities have supported councils in identifying plots from local to large infrastructure projects, overcoming challenges from boundary changes and misplaced records.
Land referencing
TerraQuest is the recognised market leader in land referencing services.
Due to our long-term, collaborative relationships, councils trust us to successfully navigate them through complex urban regeneration, from large estates to infill development.
Our innovative solutions address every aspect of land acquisition, including site access, consultation, submission, examination, CPOs, public inquiry and land registration.
Land & Property Portal
TerraQuest offers project management software to efficiently monitor council’s land development plans.
Built on GIS principles, TerraQuest’s Land and Property Portal offers secure access to source documents, communications and outputs including Book of Reference and Land Plans.
Making the complicated simple, through professional services, unique data platforms and vital technology.
Creating market-leading software solutions and tailored support services, guided by specialist insights.
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Industry leaders in
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TerraQuest
Planning application support
Our dedicated team works directly with councils helping them to manage
and clear planning caseloads.
With fluctuations in the number of planning applications, in-house resources are often stretched to meet process and performance demands. This is where we can work collaboratively with councils to tackle such challenges, assisting them to meet their targets more quickly.
Planning application validation
Our Planning Application Validation Service provides validation support from our experienced planners to assist in quality caseload clearing and efficient planning processes.
Planning application case evaluation
Our Planning Application Case Evaluation Service involves our experienced case officers supporting councils with the evaluation and determination of any planning application cases, from validation all the way through to the decision with the council’s committee.
Councils and organisations we’ve helped with planning support and insights
Birmingham City Council London Borough / Cornwall Council / London.gov
/ and many more
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Software and technology
TerraQuest transforms council processes with our planning solutions; including our Application Submission Portal, Consultee Exchange Centre, and back-office system consultancy.
We have designed and developed the existing digital planning systems for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland - enabling digital submission, payment and receipt of planning applications efficiently.
Application Submission Portal
The Application Submission Portal is the online service used by councils that allows applicants to create, edit, collaborate on, and submit planning applications, which are then seamlessly transferred to the relevant local authority for validation and decision.
This is the same technology we use to power the Planning Portal.
Application Payment Service
Our payment provides local authorities with a completed planning application and payment, reducing invalidation levels and creating a standard, nationalised payment process across all authorities.
Consultee Exchange Centre
The Consultee Exchange Centre is a planning tool that supports communication between local authorities and consultees regarding statutory issues and advice sought during the planning approval process.
Open Community Register
The Open Community Register is a public register that gives people the ability to view the details of planning applications online that have been submitted locally.
Technology consultancy
Our expert team work with local councils to advise on how to improve and digitalise processes with a particular focus on back-office systems within planning departments.
Our hands-on approach supports councils in transforming their management systems by sensitively handling the digitisation of data.
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How we can help
Let’s discuss how we can help you to transform your processes using our innovational planning software and technology.
Design and develop
We have designed and developed the existing digital planning systems for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, enabling digital submission and receipt of planning applications efficiently.
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Data and insights
TerraQuest's placement in the planning and development industry puts us in a unique position to offer unrivalled insight into proposed development data, thus helping your business identify opportunities and trends, inform future strategies, business planning and thought leadership.
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Planning industry insights
TerraQuest has access to 90% of planning application data in England and Wales. Our expert team is able to translate this wealth of data into digestible findings relating to key industry trends.
This market-leading information is used by local authorities across the UK to inform future strategies and regulations.
Projects
Explore our recent projects to find out more about what we do.
Boston Alternative Energy Facility
Land referencing for HS2
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