Development Planner

Persimmon; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK housebuilder is looking for a Development Planner in Plymouth. The role involves producing site assessments, managing planning applications, and liaising with designers and consults. Candidates should hold a planning degree with RTPI accreditation and have experience in development management. Benefits include competitive salary, hybrid working, and healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Car Allowance or Company Car

Hybrid Working

Healthcare

Life Cover & Contributory Pension

Employee Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Previous experience in development management or planning policy.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Strong knowledge of town planning.

Responsibilities

• Produce site assessments and planning strategy documents.
• Prepare and manage planning applications accurately.
• Liaise with internal designers and external consultants.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Adaptability to change

Education

Degree / Masters Planning Degree with RTPI accreditation

Job description

Overview

What you\'ll do as a Development Planner: producing site assessments, detailed examination of planning histories, policy analysis, interpretation and consideration of material considerations, and new site appraisals for immediate and strategic sites in a timely manner to meet required deadlines and to maintain the relationship with the Land team and protect the interests of the company.

Prepare and project manage different types of planning applications from Outline/Full and Reserved Matters to the discharge of planning conditions accurately so that the region can maintain new sites to develop.

Liaise and brief internal layout designers, external consultants and officers at local planning authorities prior to, during and post submission in order to develop strong working relationships.

Prepare Planning Statements, Design & Access Statements and a range of other planning documents required to support applications accurately and on time so the business can continue to achieve the necessary planning approvals.

Organise supporting information and attend required stakeholder/public consultation events with professionalism at all times to build confidence with the general public.

Formulating planning strategies to promote medium and long term development sites through the plan-making process under the guidance of the Planning Manager to continue a pipeline of new sites for the region. On occasion to deputise for the Head of Planning to provide support and assistance to the team. Monitor development plan progress and associated evidence based and policy documents within each local planning authority area.

What experience do I need?

Previous experience working in the private or public sector in the field of development management / planning policy.

Degree / Masters Planning Degree with an RTPI accreditation and a rounded knowledge of town planning.

Ability to adapt to change and to work accurately and efficiently under pressure.

Excellent verbal communication skills.

Full UK driving licence.

Why Persimmon Homes?

We\'re one of the UK\'s largest and most established housebuilders - FTSE 100 listed, with 29 regional offices and thousands of quality homes built every year.

Role benefits

When you join us as a Development Planner, you\'ll benefit from:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus
• Car Allowance or Company Car
• Hybrid Working
• Healthcare
• Life Cover & Contributory Pension
• Employee Benefits Platform - giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and empowering your development

What is the role?

The purpose of the role is to carry out planning and development appraisals, prepare and submit planning and other related applications within the residential sector for both immediate and strategic sites.