Planner (Development Management)

Leeds City Council; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds City Council is seeking a Planner (Development Management) to contribute to shaping sustainable developments in Leeds. The role involves reviewing planning submissions, providing advice, and collaborating across departments. Candidates should have a solid understanding of planning policy and the ability to write detailed reports.

Qualifications

• Experienced Planner with knowledge of planning policies.
• Ability to write detailed reports on complex issues.
• Understanding of various planning proposals.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with a mixed caseload of planning applications.
• Providing pre-application advice to prospective applicants.
• Liaising with colleagues and public bodies.

Skills

Knowledge of statutory and policy framework

Ability to understand plans

Report writing

IT database management

Job description

Job title: Planner (Development Management) Salary: C3 £31,067 - £32,654 (within Planner Career Grade up to SO1 £33,366 - £35,235) Hours: 37 - 1 x Permanent, 1 x Temporary initially to November 2025 Location: Leeds Reference:REQ001702
As a Planner you'll thrive on making a real difference to the service we provide. You’ll be joining one of the largest city planning authorities in the country, dealing with a range of planning applications within a diverse local authority area
It’s not about rubber stamping planning submissions; the post is a chance to shape development in Leeds, and to achieve high quality, sustainable development.
Leeds City Council is one of the biggest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.
About you As an experienced Planner you will bring to the role: Knowledge of the statutory and policy framework within which planning decisions are made. Ability to understand plans. An ability to deal with a range of planning proposals of varying complexity. An ability to write detailed reports on complex issues, reach reasoned conclusions and make recommendations without or with minimal supervision. Experience of using IT databases for the collection and interpretation of property information.
About the role The role involves working within one of our 5 Area Development Management teams, dealing with a mixed caseload of planning applications and providing pre-application advice to prospective applicants. You will liaise closely with colleagues in all areas of the Council, other authorities, public bodies and private organisations to deliver high quality services to Members, developers and the citizens of Leeds. To achieve this, you will be supported and guided where needed by colleagues within your team. The service is based in Merrion House in Leeds City Centre, but has adopted a flexible, hybrid working model.
How to apply
To apply for this role or see the full job description, please go to the Leeds City Council jobsite or click on link - https://jobs.leeds.gov.uk/jobs/planner-req001702
If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Carol Cunningham, Team Leader. Call 0113 3788032 or email [e-mail].