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Role Overview
We are looking for a Planning Officer to lead a diverse caseload of applications, appeals and pre‑application enquiries, working within our award‑winning Development Management Team.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a range of planning applications, related appeals and pre‑application enquiries.
- Deliver expert planning outcomes within our holistic, co‑located team of consultees.
- Engage with elected members, the community and stakeholders to support responsive decision‑making.
Qualifications and Experience
- Proven experience in managing planning applications, appeals and pre‑application enquiries.
- Detailed knowledge and working knowledge of Development Management, local and national policies and legislation.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Passion for place‑making and sustainable development.
Additional Skills
Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and with stakeholders.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and fascinating leave package starting at 24 days, rising to 32 days with service, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra concessionary day.
- Flexible working, career progression, local government pension scheme.
- Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks.
- Free parking and confidential wellbeing support.
- Learning and Development pathways.
- Hybrid working model.
Additional Information
Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.
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Location: Telford
Job Description:
Role Overview
We are looking for a Planning Officer to lead a diverse caseload of applications, appeals and pre‑application enquiries, working within our award‑winning Development Management Team.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a range of planning applications, related appeals and pre‑application enquiries.
- Deliver expert planning outcomes within our holistic, co‑located team of consultees.
- Engage with elected members, the community and stakeholders to support responsive decision‑making.
Qualifications and Experience
- Proven experience in managing planning applications, appeals and pre‑application enquiries.
- Detailed knowledge and working knowledge of Development Management, local and national policies and legislation.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Passion for place‑making and sustainable development.
Additional Skills
Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and with stakeholders.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and fascinating leave package starting at 24 days, rising to 32 days with service, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra concessionary day.
- Flexible working, career progression, local government pension scheme.
- Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks.
- Free parking and confidential wellbeing support.
- Learning and Development pathways.
- Hybrid working model.
Additional Information
Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.
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Posted: May 15th, 2026