Senior Planning Officer

Town Planner (Minerals & Waste – Development Management / Enforcement)

Hours: 37 per week | Full time | Flexible working

A County Council planning service is seeking an experienced Agency Town Planner to support a busy Minerals and Waste team. The role covers Development Management, Enforcement, site monitoring, and policy work, with a varied and fast-paced caseload.

Key Duties

• Manage minerals and waste planning applications and provide pre-application advice
• Undertake planning enforcement investigations and site visits
• Carry out regular site monitoring of minerals and waste operations
• Prepare reports, committee papers, and appeal statements
• Support planning appeals, hearings, and inquiries where required
• Contribute to Minerals and Waste Local Plan work and policy development
• Liaise with operators, consultants, statutory bodies, and elected members

Working Pattern

• Hybrid role with approx. 1 day per week in office (flexible)
• Regular site visits required
• Full-time 37 hours per week

Requirements

• Experience in development management and/or planning enforcement
• Knowledge of minerals and/or waste planning (highly desirable)
• Strong understanding of UK planning law and procedures
• Ability to manage caseloads and produce clear planning reports
• RTPI-accredited degree or equivalent planning qualification
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Eligibility: applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and undergo required checks to access the site.

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