Planning Officer — Hybrid Work & Regeneration Impact

Torbay Council; Torquay; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Job summary

Torbay Council is seeking a Planning Officer to manage a varied caseload of planning applications across Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. You will assess proposals, undertake site visits, negotiate improvements and prepare recommendations for decisions. The role supports regeneration, housing and environmental objectives.

The post supports flexible/hybrid working, with progression opportunities and a commitment to professional development within the Development Management team.

Qualifications

• Experience in Development Management.
• Knowledge of planning legislation and policy.
• RTPI membership or working towards membership.

Responsibilities

• Assess planning applications and negotiate improvements to development proposals.
• Conduct site visits and prepare recommendations for delegated decisions.
• Provide pre-application advice and handle post-decision matters.
• Contribute to regeneration, housing and environmental objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Report writing

Meeting deadlines

Customer focus

Education

Planning degree or related

Job description

Torbay Council is seeking a Planning Officer to manage a varied caseload of planning applications across Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. You will assess proposals, undertake site visits, negotiate improvements and prepare recommendations for decisions. The role supports regeneration, housing and environmental objectives.

The post supports flexible/hybrid working, with progression opportunities and a commitment to professional development within the Development Management team.