Planning services for housing associations
TerraQuest
Housing associations
Working with housing associations to impact communities faster
Expediting affordable housing
TerraQuest has a successful history of assisting housing associations in achieving their objectives through a comprehensive range of market-leading software and bespoke services.
We work closely with all types of housing associations to expedite the development of quality, affordable housing with cost-effective solutions.
Our services
Land development services
TerraQuest helps housing associations in finding and acquiring land with our site identification and land referencing services.
Planning software & technology
Our government-trusted suite of planning software is developed using expert knowledge and years of industry experience within the built environment.
Data & insights
TerraQuest's data and insights help housing associations to identify opportunities, inform future strategies, business planning and thought leadership.
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.
Assisting housing associations
Facilitating quicker development
TerraQuest understands the need for housing associations to provide quality, affordable housing more quickly and we can help facilitate their development with our solutions that streamline processes and enhance accuracy.
Finding you the right site
We help housing associations to find suitable land for development, quickly and accurately. Our expert team can guide you through complex land procurement, overcoming legislative and regulatory challenges along the way.
Integrated planning software
Our integrated planning software facilitates a faster and more streamlined planning application process for all involved.
Land development
Land finding services
Our experienced team support housing associations in finding viable land that meets their criteria.
Our capabilities have supported housing associations to make informed decisions on suitable plots to take forward to development.
Land referencing
TerraQuest has long-term relationships with housing associations, helping them navigate complex regeneration.
Our solutions address all aspects 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 land development plans.
What sets us apart?
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.
50+
Trusted Partners
Trusted partner for planning application support, consultation services, and data solutions.
Founders
Industry leaders in supporting development and regeneration schemes.
Software & Development
Innovators in transformative software.
Unique data and Technology
Unrivalled platforms for insightful decision-making.
Jack Johnson
Business Development Manager
With over 16 years of industry experience, Jack has expertise across all land and property types. His overall mission is to help clients achieve their goals by leveraging his skills in negotiation, customer relationship management and new business development.
Schedule a consultation to learn how he can help you achieve your development goals.
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.
Our approach
Our bespoke approach, tailored to accommodate each council’s unique targets
Software and technology
Application Submission Portal
The Application Submission Portal is the online service used by housing associations and their consultants to create, edit, collaborate on, and submit planning applications.
Application Payment Service
Our payment service provides housing associations and their consultants with easy online payment options.
Consultee Exchange Centre
The Consultee Exchange Centre is a planning tool that supports communication between housing associations and consultees during the planning approval process.
Open Community Register
An online public register that allows communities to view detailed information about locally submitted development plans and upcoming projects.
Technology consultancy
Our expert team collaborates with various companies to provide guidance on enhancing and digitalising processes, with a special emphasis on optimising back-office systems within planning departments.
ReQuestaPlan
Housing associations use ReQuestaPlan to create location and site plans for planning and building control applications.
Data and insights
Planning industry insights
Housing associations can keep up to date with the latest housing trends with our real-time planning data.
Projects
Explore our recent projects to find out more about what we do.
What our client's say
June 4, 2026
Gloucester City Homes
Gloucester City Council commissioned TerraQuest to find appropriate land for regeneration within this specific urban area to assist them in delivering their City Plan2016-2031, which sought to revitalise Matson and Podsmead.
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