Hybrid Planning Officer - Development Management

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington Blake Recruitment in Walsall is seeking an experienced Planning Officer to manage planning applications and enforcement cases, providing expert planning advice and supporting an effective Development Management service.

Key duties include handling minor applications, pre-application enquiries and site visits, while ensuring compliance with deadlines and service standards. A driving license and planning qualifications are preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning or development management.
• Knowledge of planning legislation and policies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organization and workload management.
• Excellent customer service and IT skills.
• Ability to handle difficult situations professionally.
• Ability to interpret planning drawings.
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Relevant planning qualification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage minor and householder planning applications.
• Deal with pre-application enquiries.
• Investigate planning enforcement cases.
• Prepare reports, recommendations and correspondence.
• Carry out consultations and site visits.
• Monitor planning conditions and approved developments.
• Respond to customer enquiries and complaints.
• Attend meetings and present planning cases when required.
• Maintain accurate planning records and case files.
• Work to statutory deadlines, KPIs and service standards.
• Keep up to date with planning legislation and policies.
• Work with residents, developers, agents, Councilors and colleagues.

Skills

Planning experience

Planning legislation knowledge

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organisational skills

Customer service

IT skills

Dealing with difficult situations

Interpreting planning drawings

Education

Planning qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Carrington Blake Recruitment in Walsall is seeking an experienced Planning Officer to manage planning applications and enforcement cases, providing expert planning advice and supporting an effective Development Management service.

Key duties include handling minor applications, pre-application enquiries and site visits, while ensuring compliance with deadlines and service standards. A driving license and planning qualifications are preferred for this role.