Planner – East Midlands

Allison Homes; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional housebuilder in the United Kingdom is seeking a Planner to support the delivery of planning consents across development sites. The role involves preparing planning applications, conducting site appraisals, and liaising with local authorities. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Town Planning, 2–5 years experience, and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Car allowance

25 days holiday

Pension Scheme

Group Life Assurance

Smart Health Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in housebuilder, local authority, or planning consultancy.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Confident liaising with local authorities and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Conduct site appraisals, researching local planning policy.
• Monitor and report on the progress of planning applications.

Skills

UK planning system understanding

Strong written communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Organised and proactive

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Chartered membership of RTPI (or working towards it)

Tools

GIS and planning tools

Job description

Planner

At Allison Homes, we pride ourselves on being an award-winning private housebuilder dedicated to creating beautiful homes and communities across the East of England, the East Midlands and the South West of England. We are also committed to delivering high-quality affordable, multi‑tenure homes through our Partnerships Business.

Our mission is to provide affordable yet aspirational homes to our communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a quality product suitable for everyone.

We are proud of our people, and collaboration and teamwork are key to everything we do. Our Values are at our heart and centre around Trust, Teamwork, Kindness and Passion.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to help us achieve our ambitious growth plans and goals, to be part of our journey and to grow their career along with our success.

Reporting to the Head of Planning, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of planning consents across our development sites. You’ll work closely with the wider Land, Planning and Technical teams, local authorities, and consultant teams to appraise potential development sites and ensure planning applications are submitted and determined effectively and that development opportunities are progressed in line with company strategy.

This role provides the opportunity to build experience in development management within a growing and ambitious regional housebuilder.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and submission of planning applications (outline, detailed, reserved matters, and discharge of conditions).
• Assist in the coordination of consultant teams for planning submissions and appeals.
• Conduct site appraisals including researching and interpreting local planning policy, housing need data, and site‑specific constraints.
• Monitor and report on the progress of planning applications, appeals, and development plan documents.
• Liaise with planning officers, local authorities, and stakeholders as required.
• Support community consultation and engagement activities.
• Attend project team meetings, site visits, and public meetings where necessary.
• Maintain accurate records and planning programmes to assist with internal forecasting and delivery planning.
• Assist with the preparation of appeal statements, supporting documents, and public inquiry documentation.

What you will bring

• Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI accredited preferred)
• Chartered membership of the RTPI (or working towards it) Circa 2–5 years’ experience in a housebuilder, local authority, or planning consultancy environment.
• Good understanding of the UK planning system, both policy and development management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to draft clear planning statements and reports.
• Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Collaborative and able to work as part of a team while taking individual responsibility for tasks.
• Confident liaising with local authorities, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Keen to develop professionally and support wider business planning goals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook; GIS and other planning tools a bonus.
• The ability to embrace and role model our company values – Trust, Teamwork, Kindness and Passion.
• A full driving licence and have use of own vehicle for business travel when required.

What you get in return

• Competitive salary.
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme.
• Car allowance (with option to join the company salary sacrifice car scheme, T&Cs apply).
• 25 days holiday (extending to 27 days holiday after two years of continuous service).
• Pension Scheme.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Group Income Protection Scheme.
• Smart Health Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opt in – Simply Health Cash Plan.
• Allison Homes House purchase discount scheme.

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with Allison Homes? If this sounds like you, apply today by sending us your CV along with a covering email or letter to [e-mail] by the closing date of 24 th October 2025.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; therefore early submission is encouraged.