Planning Application Manager

Prince Personnel; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development support

RTPI accreditation support

Close collaboration with Planning Dir.

Exposure to wide range of projects

Career progression opportunities

Friendly, collaborative environment

Job summary

Prince Personnel is recruiting a Planning Application Manager in Shrewsbury to deliver planning applications from enquiry to submission and determination. You will work with an experienced Planning Director and manage multiple projects, acting as the main client contact with authorities and consultants.

The role requires experience in planning consultancy or local authority, a UK-planning related degree, and strong communication. A full UK driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning consultancy or local authority planning
• Experience supporting or managing planning applications
• Understanding of the UK planning system and development management
• Degree in a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Strong written and communication skills
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
• Proactive, client-focused approach
• Full UK driving license

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating planning applications (full, outline, reserved matters, discharge of conditions, change of use)
• Preparing planning statements and supporting documentation
• Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and stakeholders
• Supporting clients with planning advice and strategy
• Coordinating technical consultants (ecology, transport, drainage)
• Reviewing development proposals and site appraisals
• Monitoring timelines and deadlines
• Maintaining communication with clients

Skills

Planning experience

Client management

UK planning system knowledge

Organisational skills

Strong written communication

Education

Degree in Town Planning / Urban Planning / Architecture / Environmental Science

Job description

Overview

We are a well-established and growing planning consultancy based in Shrewsbury, working across Shropshire, the West Midlands and beyond. We provide professional planning advice to developers, landowners, housing associations and private clients, supporting a wide range of residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.

Area Shrewsbury | Job type Permanent | Salary £30,000 – £35,000 Depending on experience | Hours Monday-Friday | Reference DE26892 | Date added Tuesday, 7th Jul 2026

The Role

We are recruiting a Planning Application Manager to support the delivery of planning applications from initial enquiry through to submission and determination. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a supportive consultancy environment, working closely with an experienced Planning Director while gaining responsibility for managing multiple projects and acting as a key contact for clients, planning authorities and technical consultants.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating planning applications including full, outline, reserved matters, discharge of conditions and change of use
• Preparing planning statements and supporting documentation
• Liaising with Local Planning Authorities, statutory consultees and other stakeholders
• Supporting clients with planning advice and application strategy
• Coordinating technical consultants including ecology, transport and drainage specialists
• Reviewing development proposals and undertaking site appraisals where required
• Monitoring project timelines and ensuring planning submissions meet deadlines
• Maintaining strong communication with clients throughout the planning process

About You

We are looking for someone who has a genuine interest in planning and development and is keen to take on increasing responsibility within a consultancy environment.

• Previous experience within planning consultancy or a local authority planning team
• Experience supporting or managing planning applications
• A good understanding of the UK planning system and development management process
• A degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, Architecture, Environmental Science or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Strong written skills with the ability to prepare planning documentation and reports
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects
• A proactive, client-focused approach
• MRTPI status or working towards this would be beneficial but is not essential
• A full UK driving licence

What We Offer

• Salary of £30,000 – £35,000 depending on experience
• Support towards professional development and RTPI accreditation
• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Planning Director
• Exposure to a wide range of development projects
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• A friendly and collaborative consultancy environment

The application process

Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, then please make it known at the earliest opportunity.

We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we’re able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time your details won’t be retained. So, if you’re not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment.