Land referencing
TerraQuest
Land referencing
50 years of proven experience as an industry-leading land referencer
50 years proven expertise
Expert land referencing is the cornerstone of any successful land development project, ensuring you have all the information regarding land interests and ownership to help you make confident decisions.
With over 50 years of proven expertise, TerraQuest is an industry leader in land referencing services. We pioneer innovation and best practice, ensuring comprehensive property research and consultation.
Data integrity
Our tailored solutions integrate geospatial data with relational datasets and electronic documents, facilitating informed decision-making for land acquisition. Trust TerraQuest for a complete audit trail and data integrity throughout the process.
As an Ordnance Survey business partner, G-Cloud accredited provider, and custodian of Planning Portal, we offer unrivalled land referencing services. We have access to the current, precise information that is pivotal in reducing the financial risks associated with land finding.
Large-scale project contracting
TerraQuest are known for their excellence in large-scale project contracting. Our track record speaks for itself; we have supported numerous notable UK infrastructure projects including HS2 land referencing, and are trusted by partners such as Crossrail, Heathrow, EDF Hinkley Point.
We're dedicated to driving progress and innovation across our sectors.
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Benefits of land referencing
Fully managed service
Bespoke solutions for each phase of the consenting process, from site access to the acquisition of land.
Market intelligence
Access to 95% of planning applications data in England and Wales via Planning Portal, meaning we can provide early notification of proposed developments.
Land information development
Real-time reporting allows for a collaborative approach to managing financial risk.
What is our solution?
TerraQuest is the UK’s most technologically innovative company in the processing and management of land and property information. Our solutions can address every aspect of land acquisition, including site access, consultation, submission, examination, public inquiry and land registration.
Built in-house, our enterprise-grade solutions offer a complete ecosystem for architects, planners, and homeowners for all land referencing needs.
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Our automated processes
Built in-house, our enterprise-grade solutions offer a complete ecosystem for architects, planners, and homeowners for all land referencing needs.
Our automated processes are continually developing to help replace manual tasks and procedures.
- Fully managed process
- Advanced land referencing technology
- Integrated systems and data
- Market intelligence
Best practice approach
We utilise best practices in land information management, with a collaborative approach to managing financial risk through real-time reporting from the property cost estimate, based on accurate land referencing data.
Our ISO certified processes support statutory procedures including:
- Compulsory purchases orders (CPO)
- Development consent orders (DCO)
- Planning Act, Transport and Works Act
- Town and Country Planning Act
- Other legislative regimes
Land acquisition solution
A complete ecosystem for all land referencing needs
Tailored service
A successful infrastructure project hinges on the smooth and efficient acquisition of necessary legal interests in the land. TerraQuest ensures streamlined land acquisition, minimizing costs and risks.
With expertise in risk management, our tailored land referencing service identifies and mitigates potential obstacles early on. Our rigorous quality control procedures guarantee technical excellence from start to finish. Specialising in land and planning services, TerraQuest employs proprietary systems to handle large volumes of land data. The land referencing service identifies landowners and occupiers within a specified area usually defined by a redline.
Prescribed schedules and plans
This information is utilised to produce prescribed schedules and plans to support the consultation process or applications under compulsory purchase orders (CPO) and development consent orders (DCO), Parliamentary Bills applications under the Planning Act, Transport and Works Act, and Town and Country Planning Act.
TerraQuest works very closely with key stakeholders - particularly legal, environmental and engineering consultants, to ensure interdependencies between each discipline are fully understood, and as a result, costs are controlled without compromising diligence and best practice.
Projects
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What our client's say
FAQs
What is Land Referencing?
Land referencing is the research, analysis, and presentation of all interests in land impacted by schemes to be completed using powers of compulsory acquisition.
Why is Land Referencing so crucial to infrastructure projects?
Accurate and up to date land referencing information can play a key role in mitigating financial risk through direct access to up to date and appropriately structured data by CPO consultants.
What is the main role of a Land Referencing team in a project?
The land referencing team’s principal role is to identify all interests affected by a scheme and may have a potential claim arising from the scheme’s impact.
At what stage of my project should I appoint a Land Referencer?
Engaging land referencers at the early, planning stages of a project will support early design and optioneering work allowing the design team to test options against their impact on land requirements and cost.
How long does the process take?
The time needed to complete diligent enquiries should not be underestimated. The time needed to complete enquiries will vary from a matter of weeks for small, localised developments to months or several years for more significant schemes.
Why TerraQuest?
TerraQuest are the founding providers of Land Referencing and have been supporting infrastructure schemes for 50 plus years.