Development Management Planning Officer

Wiltshire; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council’s Development Management Service is seeking a Planning Officer to process planning and listed building applications, conduct site visits, and engage in consultations across housing, highways and transport.

You will assess a wide range of development proposals, ideally holding a degree in planning with RTPI aspirations, and you must have a full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle to fulfil duties in Monkton Park, Chippenham.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in planning, or related discipline with aspiration to become a member of the RTPI.

Responsibilities

• Process planning and listed building applications.
• Conduct site visits and engage in wider consultations.
• Assess a wide range of development proposals across housing, highways & transport.

Skills

Driving licence (Full UK)

Own vehicle access

Education

Degree in planning or related discipline

Job description

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 24 August 2026

Our Development Management Service is crucial in shaping Wiltshire’s future by determining planning applications for new developments.

We are committed to balancing the delivery of new housing and economic growth, as well as promoting good urban design principles and protecting the county's significantly important natural and historic assets.

As a Planning Officer, you will process planning and listed building applications, conduct site visits, engage in wider consultations, and assess a wide range of development proposals. There will be plenty of opportunities to develop your experience and skills within the development management team through appraising development impacts within settlements and the open countryside, as well as in National Landscapes, the Green Belt, and proposals affecting Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas and many other sensitive environments.

We are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic and professional individuals who have a real passion for the economy and environment, and who want to make a difference to our people and communities within Wiltshire. As a Planning Officer, you will hold a degree in planning, or related discipline with aspiration to become a member of the RTPI.

This role will require successful candidates to hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own motor vehicle to undertake the full duties of this position.

If you are passionate about contributing to sustainable development and creating a better living and working environment across Wiltshire, then Wiltshire Council's Planning Team encourages you to apply for these exciting job opportunities.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 7067
• Posting Date 07/31/2026, 11:56 AM
• Working Pattern Permanent Full time
• Job Areas Housing, Highways & Transport
• Locations Monkton Park, Chippenham, SN15 1ER, GB