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Use TerraQuest’s technology service to revolutionise your working processes, with the best back-office system for your organisation.

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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.

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By working in partnership with every local authority across England and Wales and focusing on delivering a quality service to our customers we will continue to be the national home of planning and building regulations information and the national planning application service.

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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 ofthe council’s planning service team. PAVS is your ideal support solution toease the complexities of planning resourcing, for local authorities seeking efficient solutions to tackle increased workloads.

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Our bespoke approach

Our consultants conduct comprehensive diagnostic
analysis, assess your business processes, evaluate

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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. 

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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.

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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 architector a novice, Snaptrude's user-friendly features make it the ultimate choice for architects of all proficiency levels.

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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.

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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.

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Architecture designing software

In an industry wheres wiftness and precision reign supreme, Snaptrude sets the gold standard for architecture designing software

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.

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Trusted Partners

Trusted partner for
planning application
support, consultation
services, and data solutions.

Founders

Industry leaders in
supporting development
and regeneration schemes.

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Development

Innovators in transformative
software.

Unique data and Technology

Unrivalled platforms for
insightful decision-making.

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What is Planning Application Validation Service?

Our Planning Application Validation Service (PAVS) is afull-service solution to support local authorities in reviewing and validatingplanning applications efficiently and accurately.

PAVS is designed to be an effective use of your planningresource budget. Streamline your workflows to effectively clear planningapplication back logs and manage increased workloads within your team, withoutthe need to plan for lengthy external recruitment processes or procure agencyservices.

We know that securing quality and reliable planning officerresource is a challenge, that’s why our in-house team of expert planners become integral members ofyour planning team, providing support in reviewing and validating planning applicationswithin 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 andaccount management built-in to our service to ensure your caseload is managedeffectively.

Our work

Projects

Explore our recent projects to find out more about what we do.

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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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English Cities Fund / Salford City Council

TerraQuest supported The English Cities Fund, Salford City Council, and the University of Salford in their revitalisation project for Salford Crescent. Our land referencing services helped drive data-led decisions for new residential, commercial, and campus redevelopment.
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PAVS key stats

9,000+

Applications processed in 2023.

1.9hrs

Average validation time compared to 5 hours national average.

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100,000 hours of planning resource hours saved each month.

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Key benefits

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TerraQuest has a rich history of supporting organisations towards innovative solutions that

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TerraQuest have an expansive range of expertise across planning, building control,

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TerraQuest's understanding of modern technology integrations has resulted in substantial

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How we can help

Let’s discuss how we can help you to transform your processes using our innovational planning software and technology.

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