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John Smith
Manager TerraQuest
Driving economic growth.
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John Smith
Manager TerraQuest
Driving economic growth.
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National Planning Conference 2025: Collaboration & planning insights

The National Planning Conference 2025 wrapped up in Manchester last Thursday. Held in partnership between ourselves at Planning Portal and the RTPI, the day brought together leading voices from across the planning and built environment sectors to discuss the most pressing issues facing the industry today.
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11 Jan 2022
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Planning applications for new homes increase by two-thirds in a year

TerraQuest’s new Planning Application Index reports a 68% surge in housing applications in Q3 2025, marking the strongest growth in nearly four years and renewed confidence across the development sector
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11 Jan 2022
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A guide to achieve Biodiversity Net Gain in England - Cypher Climate Brokers

Learn about offsite Biodiversity Net Gain units
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11 Jan 2022
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Householder applications take a summer dip, but demand for home improvement remains strong

With August over, we can now share last month’s results of householder planning application figures
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11 Jan 2022
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How developers can lead the EV charge in smart functionality

By integrating smart EV charging from the start, developers can turn complex sustainability regulations into a competitive advantage, enhancing both property value and market appeal, says Joe Fogel, CEO of waEV-Charge.
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11 Jan 2022
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Smarter, sharper, simpler: The new Interactive House built with user insight

We’re proud to launch the new Planning Portal Interactive House, redesigned from the ground up, to give homeowners and professionals a smarter, more immersive way to explore planning permission requirements.
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11 Jan 2022
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Planning blunders: Five common upgrades that could delay your house sale

Home improvements like new windows, solar panels, or driveways may need planning permission and could affect your property sale, warns TerraQuest’s John Van-Eker.
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11 Jan 2022
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How planning routes affect your mortgage options

Not every dream home starts with a shovel in the ground. For thousands of Self Builders, it begins with a tired bungalow or an outbuilding with untapped promise. Whilst planning permission is an important part of this puzzle, it’s often your funding strategy that determines whether a conversion progresses smoothly or not.
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11 Jan 2022
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What recent land policy changes could mean for SME developers

Recent UK land policy changes could unlock major opportunities for SME property developers, with faster planning approval for medium-sized sites, simplified Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) rules, and greater access to finance and brownfield or grey belt land
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11 Jan 2022
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