Building control applications
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Building control
Use TerraQuest’s technology service to revolutionise your working processes, with the best back-office system for your organisation.
PAVS offers an effective solution
Our Planning Application Validation Service (PAVS) offers an effective solution for local planning authorities.
We provide expert support in addressing your application backlogs to meet service level commitments with our in-house team of experienced planners.
The Planning Application Validation Service
The Planning Application Validation Service ensures a thorough review and validation process for electronic and paper planning applications, aligning with national and local policies. Our dedicated team are available to work directly with councils, to support in managing and clearing planning caseloads.
TerraQuest’s expert planning services team goes beyond validation, directly uploading applications into the local authority's back-office system, becoming part of the council’s planning service team. PAVS is your ideal support solution to ease the complexities of planning resourcing, for local authorities seeking efficient solutions to tackle increased workloads.
Our bespoke approach
Our consultants conduct comprehensive diagnostic analysis, assess your business processes, evaluate.
Our insights
As a seasoned leader in technology consultancy services for public sector organisations and local government bodies, TerraQuest is committed to unlocking the full potential of your back-office processes.
Our expert consultants can help modernise and streamline every aspect of your back-office planning systems – supporting data digitisation initiatives by helping you to index information and ingest data into new or existing operating systems.
The Snaptrude process
The Snaptrude process begins with your original sketches—whether in print or digital format. These sketches are swiftly turned into intricate Building Information Models (BIM) by the architectural design software.
Intuitive interface
Snaptrude's intuitive interface and astute algorithms ensure the meticulous capture of every design facet, granting you the liberty to explore and refine your concepts until they are exactly as desired. Whether you're a seasoned architect or a novice, Snaptrude's user-friendly features make it the ultimate choice for architects of all proficiency levels.
Collaboration and compatibility
Collaboration and compatibility lie at the core of Snaptrude's functionality. Seamlessly share your models with collaborators and stakeholders in real-time, fostering smooth communication and alignment throughout the design journey.
Seamless integration
With seamless integration with industry-standard software like AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, and Revit, Snaptrude ensures a fluid and efficient workflow from inception to completion.
What is Planning Application Validation Service?
Our Planning Application Validation Service (PAVS) is a full-service solution to support local authorities in reviewing and validating planning applications efficiently and accurately.
PAVS is designed to be an effective use of your planning resource budget. Streamline your workflows to effectively clear planning application backlogs and manage increased workloads within your team, without the need to plan for lengthy external recruitment processes or procure agency services.
We know that securing quality and reliable planning officer resources is a challenge, that’s why our in-house team of expert planners become integral members of your planning team, providing support in reviewing and validating planning applications within designated service level agreements.
TerraQuest goes beyond being a stopgap for planning resource, we’re a full-service offer with additional stages of quality assurance and account management built-in to our service to ensure your caseload is managed effectively.
Projects
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PAVS key stats
- 9,000+: Applications processed in 2023.
- 1.9hrs: Average validation time compared to 5 hours national average.
- 10k: 100,000 hours of planning resource hours saved each month.
Key benefits
TerraQuest has a rich history of supporting organisations towards innovative solutions that