Planning Officer: Casework, Appeals & Policy Impact

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wakefield Council is seeking a Planning Officer to join its Planning Services Development Management team in Wakefield. The role involves case-managing a variety of planning applications within a diverse local authority area and delivering high-quality outcomes.

You will provide pre-application planning advice, handle appeals, and assist the public with planning queries in a busy, supportive environment. The post offers a city-centre office setting, flexi-working arrangements where suitable, and

Qualifications

• Experience in planning policy and legislation
• Strong organisation and communication skills
• Ability to work in a busy environment and manage multiple applications

Responsibilities

• Case-manage and determine a range of planning applications
• Provide pre-application planning advice
• Deal with planning appeals and assist the public with queries

Job description

Wakefield Council is seeking a Planning Officer to join its Planning Services Development Management team in Wakefield. The role involves case-managing a variety of planning applications within a diverse local authority area and delivering high-quality outcomes.

You will provide pre-application planning advice, handle appeals, and assist the public with planning queries in a busy, supportive environment. The post offers a city-centre office setting, flexi-working arrangements where suitable, and