TerraQuest's mission
TerraQuest
Our why?
TerraQuest’s mission is to drive economic growth by powering land, property and infrastructure. We want to shape the future of planning and data technology with solutions that are universally accessible and useful to all.
Our values
TerraQuest’s suite of data and technology services are constantly evolving, building on existing products whilst we seek out new opportunities.
Our prime objective continues to be to pride ourselves on the six pillars that scaffold our business:
Trust
We believe that strong partnerships are founded on trust, clear communication, and mutual respect. Our commitment is to offer you transparent support and expertise at every stage.
Excellence
We believe in doing things right first time. Our formula for excellence combines our expert team with bespoke solutions for each of our specific clients backed by market-leading technology and data.
Integrity
We conduct ourselves and our business to the highest standards. Our dedication to integrity extends to our sustainability efforts, where we strive to minimise our environmental impact throughout our services and business activities.
Innovation
Innovation in processes, products and services is core to our business. To effectively meet our clients' needs with innovative and cost-effective solutions, we encourage our teams to take the time to reflect and question existing processes. This approach fosters new thinking and continuous improvement.
Growth
We drive growth through strategic investment, active listening, and focused development. By fostering collaboration with both internal teams and external clients, we continually enhance our capabilities, delivering exceptional business outcomes.
Respect
The company fosters an inclusive work environment where all voices are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to the organisation's success.
Our mission
TerraQuest’s mission puts sustainability at its heart with our range of digital products and services.
Our impact
Helping build successful, sustainable communities
We work together with the public and private sector to power the UK’s most significant development and infrastructure projects.
By integrating innovative technology and tailored expertise, TerraQuest empowers developers and local authorities alike to transform concepts into reality with greater confidence and accuracy. At the early stages of a project, we use our years of industry experience to drive early decision making to save resources, ultimately allowing our clients to make great places.
Our commitment to excellence
Our holistic approach not only ensures compliance with regulatory standards and minimised environmental impact but also accelerates project timelines and reduces costs.
Our commitment to excellence and sustainability drives successful project outcomes, supporting the creation of resilient, future-ready communities. We are committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050. TerraQuest’s mission puts sustainability at its heart with our range of digital products and services.
Read our Carbon Reduction Plan to find out more.
It is a priority for TerraQuest that we trade ethically, source responsibly and work to prevent modern slavery.
Read our Statement on Modern Slavery to find out more.
Our approach
Trusted by local councils to collaboratively drive economic growth
Our why?
Digital transformation
- By delivering digital planning and building control solutions, TerraQuest reduces the need for paper-based processes, decreasing paper waste and promoting a more eco-friendly approach to urban planning and development. By allowing planning applications to be submitted online, the Planning Portal reduces the need for physical documents and in-person visits, cutting down on paper use and travel emissions.
- Collaborate closely with local authorities to digitise their back office for immediate sustainability gains and improved efficiencies.
- Ensure high-quality services across the group to promote accuracy and reduce waste.
Sustainable land development initiatives
- Identify and procure sustainable developments, focusing on renewable energy initiatives.
- Use of geographic information systems (GIS) and other data-driven tools ensures that planning and development decisions are more sustainable and better informed by environmental considerations.
Sustainability hub
- Offers tailored guidance to increase uptake of sustainable planning and building practices.
- Designed to simplify sustainable development for homeowners and professionals.