Area Planning Officer

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rushcliffe Borough Council is seeking an Area Planning Officer to join their Planning and Growth team. The role involves managing planning applications, advising various stakeholders, and promoting sustainable development to enhance the borough's character. Benefits include a local government pension scheme and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Local Government pension scheme

Reduced membership of onsite leisure centre

Generous annual leave entitlement

Free car parking

Employee benefits and rewards scheme

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Town and Country Planning or relevant experience.
• Knowledge of planning process and regulations.
• Able to read/interpret plans and legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Process a wide range of planning applications including site visits.
• Prepare delegated reports and assist in Planning Committee preparation.
• Negotiate with applicants and advise on Development Management.

Skills

Knowledge of planning process and regulations

Ability to analyse problems

Able to conduct research

Able to read/interpret plans

Education

Degree or equivalent in Town and Country Planning

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database/GIS

Job description

Ready to shape the future of Rushcliffe? Rushcliffe Borough Council have an exciting opportunity to join our Planning and Growth team as an Area Planning Officer.

Salary: £26,745 – £41,661 per annum (pay award pending)

About Us:

Rushcliffe Borough Council provides high quality services to more than 110,000 residents in a borough made up of vibrant towns and stunning villages. Our Council offices are located in West Bridgford, Nottingham in a purpose built office and leisure centre facility, Rushcliffe Arena.

Area Planning Officer - The Role:

The Council has many interesting applications for smaller major schemes for housing and commercial development as well as complex minor applications with a number of planning matters to consider.

Day-to-day, you’ll manage your own caseload, dealing with a variety of applications, as well as pre-application enquiries to make an impact on the Borough. You’ll ensure the character of the district is enhanced whilst having opportunities to deal with interesting and potentially significant developments and be supported through the APC route to gain experiences pursuant to chartership of the RTPI.

Area Planning Officer – Key Responsibilities:

• To process a wide range of planning and related applications (subject to relevant experience), including undertaking site visits and to “fast track” householder and minor applications, preparing
• Delegated/Committee reports and ensuring correct procedures are followed efficiently and effectively
• To assist in the preparation of items for Planning Committee and present applications at committee
• To handle appeals associated with planning applications
• To advise applicants, agents and members of the public of Development Management matters generally and to negotiate as appropriate

Area Planning Officer - You:

• Degree or equivalent in Town and Country Planning or related subject or suitable relevant experience within Planning
• Knowledge of planning process and regulations
• Able to read/interpret plans, technical and legal documents
• Able to conduct research and site assessments
• Ability to use Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and database/GIS
• Able to analyse problems and generate practical solutions within a regulatory/policy framework

Area Planning Officer - Benefits:

• Local Government pension scheme
• Working in new purpose-built offices and reduced membership of the onsite leisure centre
• An opportunity to further your career with a high performing forward looking authority with training to support CPD and personal development
• Employee benefits and rewards scheme with discounts from major retailers
• Generous annual leave entitlement which increases with service
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave
• Free car parking
• A range of salary sacrifice schemes

Rushcliffe Borough Council supports flexible and part time working in line with the needs of the public that we serve and the business needs of the Council. We believe that embracing flexibility is a smart way of working and ensures we can find and support the mix of talent and experience we need. We are open to a chat about flexible working possibilities when you apply for a job with us.

Closing date: 6th July 2025 at Midnight

Interviews: W/C 14th July 2025

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV for this Area Planning Officer opportunity now!