We are communications specialists in the built environment — uniting communities, developers, and decision‑makers to create thriving, sustainable spaces for all.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We bring people together — developers, stakeholders, and communities — building trust and shared understanding at every stage.
Our advice is rooted in experience, data, and empathy. We anticipate challenges early and guide our clients with honesty and clarity.
We measure success by results — creating communications strategies that secure approvals, build reputations, and deliver real change.
A selection of our work where thoughtful communication helped unlock planning, build support, and deliver places that last.
Planning permission secured for an electric vehicle charging hub with ultra-rapid charging points on Purley Way, transforming a redundant car park in Metropolitan Open Land into an attractively landscaped facility for EV drivers.
The first consent secured for a Terrapin client under Wandsworth’s new administration, delivering a sensitively designed four-bedroom home in a Battersea conservation area.
An innovative solution to turn three previously unviable sites into 26 much needed social rent family homes and 465 purpose built student rooms in Southwark.
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 projectWhether 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