Senior Town Planner

ZipRecruiter; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established planning consultancy in Stamford is seeking a Senior Town Planner specializing in barn conversions and rural development. In this client-facing role, you will manage planning applications and advise clients on strategies and policy implications. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £55,000 per annum, flexible working options, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Clear career progression

Flexible working model

Qualifications

• Strong track record in rural and residential planning.
• Solid knowledge of legislation and rural housing policy.
• Comfortable managing multiple active projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit prior approval applications.
• Advise clients on planning strategy and policy implications.
• Manage full planning applications outside permitted development rights.
• Conduct site visits and assess risks.
• Prepare planning statements and liaise with local authorities.
• Support appeals by drafting statements.

Skills

MRTPI qualified

Planning strategy

Communication skills

Detail-oriented approach

Client management

Education

MRTPI certification

Job description

Job Description

Senior Town Planner - Barn Conversions & Rural Development

Location: Stamford (Hybrid working available)

Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum (DOE) + bonus + benefits

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are working with a well-established planning consultancy based in Stamford, known for its expertise in rural planning and agricultural-to-residential conversions. The team specialises in unlocking the potential of agricultural land and buildings.

With a growing pipeline of rural residential schemes across the country, they are now looking to appoint a Senior Town Planner to help lead and deliver these projects with confidence and precision.

The Role

This is a client-facing, delivery-focused role. You will be responsible for managing a wide range of planning applications and prior approvals for the conversion of barns and agricultural structures into high-quality residential dwellings.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Preparing and submitting prior approval applications and associated supporting documents.
2. Advising clients on planning strategy, site potential, and policy implications for rural development.
3. Managing full planning applications for schemes that fall outside permitted development rights.
4. Conducting site visits, assessing constraints and opportunities, and identifying any legal or planning risks.
5. Preparing robust planning statements, liaising with local authorities, and monitoring application progress.
6. Supporting appeals where necessary, including drafting appeal statements and coordinating with legal teams or consultants.

About You

MRTPI qualified (or working towards) with a strong track record in rural and residential planning.

Solid working knowledge of legislation, permitted development rights, and rural housing policy.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a detail-oriented approach to planning submissions.

Comfortable managing clients, consultants, and deadlines across multiple active projects.

Previous consultancy experience is desirable, though candidates from local authority backgrounds with relevant rural experience are also encouraged to apply.

Why Join?

Be part of a niche planning practice that genuinely leads in the field of barn conversions and rural development.

Work alongside a supportive and experienced team that values planning expertise and independent thinking.

Flexible working model with a mix of office and remote work.

Competitive salary, performance-related bonus, and clear pathway for career progression.

Apply today on (phone number removed) and forward your CV to (url removed).