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Building understanding.
Shaping places. Delivering change.

We are communications specialists in the built environment — uniting communities, developers, and decision‑makers to create thriving, sustainable spaces for all.

What we do

Since 2012, we've helped bring forward new villages, homes, co‑living spaces, workspaces, and student accommodation — transforming brownfield sites and shaping communities across London, the South East, and the wider regions.

From securing consent for the capital's second tallest building to enabling 500 new homes on former industrial land, our work bridges the gap between developers, stakeholders, and local communities to deliver places that thrive.

Strategy

We work with clients from concept to completion, developing clear narratives that connect vision with delivery. Our strategic approach ensures every project tells a compelling story that resonates with decision‑makers and the communities it serves.

Engagement

We build trust through genuine engagement — reaching residents, stakeholders, and politicians with messages that matter. From digital platforms and newsletters to creative exhibitions and local events, we listen, inspire, and connect communities.

Delivery

We believe in preparation, not persuasion at the last minute. By planning months ahead, anticipating challenges, and refining every detail, we help our clients secure approvals and deliver successful outcomes with confidence.

Our approach

Every project is built on collaboration, communication, and credibility. We work at the intersection of people and place — aligning local insight with commercial vision to help developments move forward with clarity and confidence.

Collaborative

We bring people together — developers, stakeholders, and communities — building trust and shared understanding at every stage.

Insightful

Our advice is rooted in experience, data, and empathy. We anticipate challenges early and guide our clients with honesty and clarity.

Effective

We measure success by results — creating communications strategies that secure approvals, build reputations, and deliver real change.

Featured Projects

A selection of our work where thoughtful communication helped unlock planning, build support, and deliver places that last.

Student Accomodation Battersea
London BoroughWandsworthStudent Accomodation

Student Accomodation Battersea

A landmark mixed-use development near Battersea Power Station, delivering award-winning Passivhaus student and office buildings.

Epsom Gasholder
SurreyEpsomRegeneration

Epsom Gasholder

Transforming a former gasholder site in central Epsom, the scheme delivers 456 new homes and a new performing arts centre. Terrapin’s tailored engagement strategy built support across a diverse, independent community, securing approval in a challenging political landscape.

Harbour Village
KentEbbsfleet Development CorporationRegeneration

Harbour Village

Reviving a long-derelict cement works in North Kent, Terrapin is helping create a new riverside community of 600 homes, parks, and public spaces. Through creative engagement and strategic planning, we built trust with residents and local leaders to overcome deep-rooted scepticism and unlock regeneration.

Our Clients

We partner with developers, local authorities, housing associations, universities and investors — building understanding, unlocking planning, and delivering places that work for everyone.

From complex urban regeneration to sensitive local schemes, our clients trust us to build consensus, manage risk, and communicate with clarity.

Talk to us about your project

Let's Build Together

Whether you're bringing forward a new development, need community engagement support, or simply want to talk strategy — we'd love to hear from you.

Prefer to email us directly? Reach out at info@terrapingroup.co.uk

Based in London — working across the UK