617 planning officer jobs found

Principal Planning Officer South West £55 per hour 3 months Initially   You will be mainly working from home, with the exception of site visits and key meetings. The office location can be discussed upon application to the role. Office presence is flexible for the right candidate.   This newly created role is because of an increase in workload due to continued development in the local area with the main focus on town centre regeneration. The local authority is looking to bring in an experienced planner that can hit the ground running with minimal supervision. You will need to have experienced working on major applications. You will be required to work both individually and as part of a team to continue the high level of service that the local authority operates to currently. This role will move quickly and is unique opportunity to join a growing local authority. To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV then call Liam Shea on (phone number...

Planning Officer East of England £35ph Inside IR35   Do you want to work for a highly motivated local authority planning team who consistently delivers a high level of service?   You will be mainly working from home, until the authority go back to fully working from the office. The office location can be discussed upon application to the role.   This newly created role is because of an increase in workload and a staff member leaving. You will be required to work both individually and as part of a team to continue the high level of service that the local authority operate to currently.   To be successful in this position you MUST HAVE: 1. A full driving license and access to a car. 2. Recent experience of working in within a local authority development management service. 3 The ability to be in the office once a week (at a minimum). You will also need to have experience working on householder applications within an LPA. On offer is an hourly rate of £35p/h depending...

Planning Officer South West £38p/h 6 month initial contract Inside IR35   Do you want to work for a highly motivated local authority planning team who consistently delivers a high level of service?   You will be mainly working from home, until the authority go back to fully working from the office. The office location can be discussed upon application to the role.   This newly created role is because of an increase in workload and a staff member leaving. You will be required to work both individually and as part of a team to continue the high level of service that the local authority operate to currently.   To be successful in this position you MUST HAVE: 1. A full driving license and access to a car. 2. Recent experience of working in within a local authority development management service. 3 The ability to be in the office once to twice ideally You will also need to have experience working on householder and minor applications On offer is an hourly rate of up to...

Planning Officer Hertfordshire £40p/h Inside IR35   Do you want to work for a highly motivated local authority planning team who consistently delivers a high level of service?   You will be mainly working from home, until the authority go back to fully working from the office. The office location can be discussed upon application to the role.   This newly created role is because of an increase in workload and a staff member leaving. You will be required to work both individually and as part of a team to continue the high level of service that the local authority operate to currently.   To be successful in this position you MUST HAVE: 1. A full driving license and access to a car. 2. Recent experience of working in within a local authority development management service. 3 The ability to be in the office once a week (at a minimum) You will also need to have experience working on minor, complex minor applications On offer is an hourly rate of up to £40p/h depending...

Principal Planning Officer Surrey £55+ per hour (DOE) Inside IR35 3 months Initially + view to extend JOB REF - 67561   You will be mainly working from home, with the exception of site visits and key meetings. The office location can be discussed upon application to the role. Office presence is flexible for the right candidate but ideally will be able to attend the office once a week   This newly created role is because of an increase in workload due to continued development in the local area with the main focus on town centre regeneration. The local authority is looking to bring in an experienced planner that can hit the ground running with minimal supervision. You will need to have experienced working on major applications. You will be required to work both individually and as part of a team to continue the high level of service that the local authority operates to currently. This role will move quickly and is unique opportunity to join a growing local authority....

Senior Planning Officer Hertfordshire £45p/h to £50 p/h Inside IR35 Do you want to work for a highly motivated local authority planning team who consistently delivers a high level of service?   You will be mainly working from home, with the exception of site visits and key meetings. The office location can be discussed upon application to the role.   This newly created role is because of an increase in workload due to continued development in the local area. The local authority is looking to bring in an experienced planner that can hit the ground running with minimal supervision. You will be required to work both individually and as part of a team to continue the high level of service that the local authority operate to currently. You will be managing a mixed caseload of applications so must be comfortable with this variety.   To be successful in this position you MUST HAVE: ·Valid UK driving license ·Be comfortable working from home and using Microsoft Teams/Zoom...

Senior Planning Officer London £35p/h Inside IR35 Job ref - 58751 Do you want to work for a highly motivated local authority planning team who consistently delivers a high level of service?   You will be mainly working from home but will be needed in the office twice a week, with the exception of site visits and key meetings. This newly created role is because of an increase in workload due to continued development in the local area. The local authority is looking to bring in an experienced planner that can hit the ground running with minimal supervision. You will be required to work both individually and as part of a team to continue the high level of service that the local authority operate to currently. You will be managing a mixed caseload of applications so must be comfortable with this variety.   To be successful in this position you MUST HAVE: ·Be comfortable working from home and using Microsoft Teams/Zoom ·Please note this role would suit an experienced...

Senior Planning Officer Harrow £38ph Hybrid Working Duties: Prepare and review professional reports and formulate recommendations on major and minor planning and regeneration projects for decision at the Planning Committee or by way of delegated process. Present planning applications at planning committee meetings answering questions from the committee members as necessary, to inform their decision. Mentoring and training of junior staff. Determination of certain categories of planning application in accordance with the Council’s Scheme of Delegation Lead in dealing with problems, complex enquiries and other contentious cases and issues as they arise. Assessing the validity and supporting the registration of major planning applications as required. Provide appropriate planning advice to the planning administration team in the validation process for new planning applications and/or to undertake the tasks required for the accurate validation and allocation of in-coming...

A local authority in Oxfordshire is looking to appoint an experienced Principal Planning Officer to represent the council at an upcoming Planning Appeal Inquiry relating to logistics development proposals. This will be a 6-7 month contract, commencing ASAP, running until early October. The Role They are looking for a Principal Planning Officer to: Represent the council at a planning appeal inquiry Prepare and present professional planning evidence Attend and participate in a public inquiry setting Give evidence and respond to cross-examination Support preparation work ahead of the inquiry start dateInquiry Details Planning Appeal Inquiry following refusal of three planning applications Development type: Logistics (Use Class B8) Appeals submitted to the Planning Inspectorate Co-joined inquiry Duration: 16 working days Inquiry start date: Late September 2026Required ExperienceCandidates should be able to demonstrate: Previous experience attending public planning inquiries...

Senior Planning Officer London £36-40 p/h Initial 3-month contract, expected to roll on for a considerable period. Job Ref - 67633 You will join a London Borough Local Authority as an experienced Senior Town Planner, working within one of the area teams on a mixed caseload of planning applications. The hiring manager is looking for someone who can hit the ground running, taking ownership of a varied Development Management caseload from day one. You will be working across a broad range of application types, including minor and major developments. To succeed in this Senior Planning Officer role, you will have strong previous Development Management experience within a Local Authority, with the ability to confidently manage and determine a varied caseload. You will be proactive, solution-focused, and able to apply sustainable development policies effectively in decision-making. This Senior Planning Officer position offers hybrid working, with weekly office presence required....

Major Applications Principal Town Planner Location: Southeast Pay Rate: £70 per hour (OUTSIDE IR35) Job Ref: 67616 5 month initial contract   You will join a Local Authority DM team in the Southeast to work on Major Planning Applications for an initial 3-month contract. This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-profile applications and make a tangible impact on the local planning landscape.   You will ideally work full-time, 5 days per week, though part-time arrangements can be discussed if this suits your circumstances.   To excel in this role as a Major Applications Principal Town Planner, you will need previous experience handling large-scale planning applications within a Local Authority setting. You will be attending the office with the team at least once a week, with good transport links to London making commuting straightforward.   Why this role is great for you: ·Work on challenging Major Planning Applications with a supportive team. ·Competitive rate of...

Town Planning Major Development Officer Sittingbourne / Hybrid Working £70.72 per hour Umbrella A Local Authority in Kent is seeking an experienced Town Planning Major Development Officer to join their Planning Service on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled planning professional to manage a diverse portfolio of significant development proposals while supporting the development of junior colleagues. You will be responsible for handling a varied caseload of complex major planning applications. These may include large-scale residential developments, strategic housing schemes, commercial projects, and energy-related developments. Key Responsibilities Manage and determine a portfolio of major planning applications from submission through to decision. Assess complex planning proposals and provide clear, well-reasoned recommendations. Negotiate with applicants, developers, consultees, stakeholders and elected members to secure positive planning...

Principal Planning Officer – Development Management (Major Applications/PPA) South East England | Remote (with site visits) | 6-Month Rolling Contract | Inside IR35 We are currently supporting a Local Authority in the South East of England seeking an experienced Principal Planning Officer to provide specialist support within their Development Management function, with a particular focus on strategic major applications and Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs). This role requires an individual who can hit the ground running, confidently managing a complex caseload of large-scale applications while operating within a fast-paced local authority environment. Key Responsibilities * Lead on the assessment and determination of major planning applications, including complex and strategic schemes * Manage multiple major applications concurrently, ensuring delivery within statutory timeframes and PPA milestones * Undertake site inspections and provide professional planning...

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in Essex in the search for a Senior Planning Officer on a 3 month rolling contract basis.   Key Accountabilities: To contribute towards the delivery a high quality, customer focused Planning & Implementation department with high standards of advice and support, resolving cases of varying complexities in Development Management - Largely Minors, Complex Minors and Small Major applications. Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, legislation, professional codes of practice and adherence to Council policy. Deliver projects, interventions and initiatives and develop policies in line with corporate and business plans. To deal effectively and efficiently with general enquiries, pre-applications, planning applications and planning appeals ensuring cases are managed and completed at the appropriate level of skillset. Ensure and develop appropriate levels of quality and specialist knowledge with other Planning...

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the West Midlands in the search for a Senior Planning Officer to join their Development Management team in the Town Planning department on an initial 3 month contract. My client is looking for a case worker to process a combination of reallocated and new applications, including householder and minor planning applications, pre-applications, and associated appeals. The ideal candidate would have a couple of years' experience (Or more) and the ability to deal with their own case load of work with little to no supervision.     Responsibilities: ·Deal with and determine a range of submissions including planning applications Advertisement Consents, Certificate of Lawfulness applications, prior approval notifications and Listed Building Consents. ·Deal with planning appeals. ·Provide planning advice and support to fellow officers. ·Help to negotiate Section 106 agreements. ·Provide planning, enforcement and...

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in Essex in their search for an Interim Planning Officer to join their Development Management team. This will be offered on a 3-6 month initial contract (Extensions likely); you will be expected to deal with a caseload of householder applications, pre applications, and potentially some small scale minor applications (Such as 1-2 houses).   We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual that has relevant qualifications and demonstrable experience and expert knowledge appropriate to the job role.   Candidates must have the ability to analyse issues and set them down in a variety of written forms in a clear and concise manner and be able to organise workload and tasks independently to ensure deadlines, performance targets and customer service commitments are met. They should also have a good understanding of the use of technology for the delivery of modern and streamlined services and processes.   Due...

Oyster is working with a local authority in the South East that is looking for an experienced Principal Planning Officer to support on a key plan-making and planning policy project. This is a 6-month temporary opportunity, suited to someone who can start at short notice and bring strong experience in Local Plan preparation, evidence base review, policy drafting and member engagement. The role is offered on a hybrid basis, with an expectation of 1 day per week in the office. The role will involve: You’ll be supporting complex work relating to the preparation of the Local Plan, including reviewing evidence base documents, drafting policies and guidance, analysing data, supporting statutory reporting, and helping shape policy responses following engagement. You may also be involved in presenting evidence in writing and in person, including at Examination in Public, as well as providing guidance and coaching to more junior members of the team. We’re looking for someone with: * Strong...

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in Essex in their search for a Principal Planning Policy Officer to join their Town Planning department.   This is a 6-month temporary opportunity for a Principal Planning Officer who has experience in plan-making, good planning policy knowledge and who is available to start date on short notice. Please note this role is offered on a hybrid working basis.   Accountabilities Undertaking complex work in relation to the preparation of the Castle Point Plan including: ·Reviewing and interpreting complex evidence base documents and formulating policies that respond to the outcomes of that evidence. ·Undertaking analysis of data and information to create evidence to support plan making and decision taking. This includes statutory reporting. ·Advising members of the options and challenges they need to address through the Castle Point Plan and incorporating their feedback into policies. ·Drafting of policies and...

A Local Authority in the West Midlands is looking to appoint an experienced Principal Planning Policy Officer to support the progression of its Local Plan through Examination. This is an excellent opportunity for a Planning Policy professional with recent Local Plan experience to play a key role at a critical stage of the plan-making process. You'll be working closely with senior officers, consultants and stakeholders to help navigate Examination matters and ensure the authority remains on track with its programme

Senior Planning Policy Officer – 6-Month Contract Location & Work Type * Location: Scotland * Job Type: Contract * Sector: Government Administration About the Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of a Scottish local authority that is looking to hire a Senior Planning Policy Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established organisation, where you will play a central role in progressing planning policy work and supporting the delivery of the Local Development Plan programme. About the Client Our client is a well‑established public sector organisation known for delivering strategic planning policy and driving Local Development Plan programmes in line with national guidance. The Role As a Senior Planning Policy Officer, you will be responsible for progressing planning policy work, with a particular focus on supporting the preparation and delivery of the Local Development Plan. You’ll work closely with internal planning teams, external...