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Planning Application Validation Service

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TerraQuest, the company behind the Planning Portal, offer a full-service solution to support local authorities in reviewing and validating planning applications efficiently and accurately.

Planning Application Validation Service (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, without the need to plan for lengthy external recruitment processes.  


Our bespoke approach

Our proficient in-house team of planners at TerraQuest, collaborate closely with your existing planning resources to managing caseloads. We meticulously review planning applications in accordance with both local and national policies, ensuring a high degree of accuracy. Simultaneously, we optimise the process by seamlessly uploading cases directly into the local authority's back-office system for increased efficiency.


How we can help your local authority

Let’s discuss how we can work with you to clear your validation backlog with TerraQuest's validation service.


  1. https://www.terraquest.co.uk/products-services/planning-application-validation-services-pavs
  2. https://www.terraquest.co.uk/get-in-touch

The Planning Portal is delivered by PortalPlanQuest Limited which is a joint venture between TerraQuest Solutions Limited and the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG). All content © 2025 Planning Portal.

The Planning Portal is delivered by PortalPlanQuest Limited which is a joint venture between TerraQuest Solutions Limited and the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG). All content © 2025 Planning Portal.