In-House Planning Specialist for Estates & Land

Verdant Recruitment Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Verdant Recruitment Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a private practice offering planning services across property, land and estate matters. We seek an In-House Planning Officer to strengthen the team and provide practical planning advice to clients.

You will guide clients through planning processes, assess development opportunities, and support estate diversification projects, working closely with authorities and consultants to progress applications and manage obligations.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning within private practice, local authority, or estate sector.
• Understanding of the English planning system, including permitted development and planning policy.
• Interest in rural estates, land use and diversification opportunities.
• Confident communicating with clients and explaining planning matters clearly.
• Strong written skills for reports, submissions and practical recommendations.
• Degree in Town and Country Planning preferred, though relevant experience is considered.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on planning policy, development proposals, PD rights and constraints.
• Assess planning potential of land, buildings and assets, identifying opportunities and risks.
• Support estate diversification projects, advising on planning feasibility for uses like rural business space, tourism and renewable energy.
• Prepare, submit and manage planning applications with supporting documents.
• Liaise with local planning authorities, statutory consultees and other stakeholders.
• Monitor applications and inform clients of progress, timescales and outcomes.
• Review planning decisions and discharge of conditions and obligations.
• Provide clear recommendations on planning strategy and best practice.

Skills

Planning policy

Client communication

Report writing

Multi-project management

Education

Planning degree

RTPI accreditation

Job description

Verdant Recruitment Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a private practice offering planning services across property, land and estate matters. We seek an In-House Planning Officer to strengthen the team and provide practical planning advice to clients.

You will guide clients through planning processes, assess development opportunities, and support estate diversification projects, working closely with authorities and consultants to progress applications and manage obligations.