Development Planning Officer (Hybrid)

Somerset Council; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Hybrid working

Flexible working patterns

Health & wellbeing support

Volunteer opportunities

30 days annual leave

Job summary

Somerset Council in Yeovil is seeking a Planning Officer for Development Management to manage a varied caseload of planning applications, from householder developments to major schemes, delivering robust planning decisions and supporting enforcement and compliance.

You will work closely with developers, agents and communities, providing expert planning advice in a busy, customer-focused service that shapes sustainable development across Somerset.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning (or related subject) with RTPI membership or eligibility or commitment to pursuing RTPI membership.
• Experience with development management, planning policy, and related legislation.
• Proven ability to manage a varied caseload and meet performance targets.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of Somerset by managing a diverse portfolio of planning applications.
• Provide expert planning advice to developers, agents and local communities.
• Visit sites, assess proposals and produce clear recommendations.
• Present cases at Planning Committee and lead on planning appeals.
• Investigate planning compliance issues and negotiate positive outcomes.
• Contribute to the development of a single Local Plan for the county.

Skills

Town planning knowledge

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Site visits

Decision making

Communication

IT skills

Education

Town Planning degree or equivalent

RTPI membership or eligibility

Job description

Somerset Council in Yeovil is seeking a Planning Officer for Development Management to manage a varied caseload of planning applications, from householder developments to major schemes, delivering robust planning decisions and supporting enforcement and compliance.

You will work closely with developers, agents and communities, providing expert planning advice in a busy, customer-focused service that shapes sustainable development across Somerset.