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.  

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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.  

TerraQuest

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 development

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.  

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Land development

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.

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Land development

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.

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Councils and organisations we’ve helped with planning support and insights

Birmingham City Council London Borough / Cornwall Council / London.gov

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