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Planning Consultant, Teignbridge, £30k - £40k depending on experience.

If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact Sophie Randle ASAP!

An independent planning consultancy in Teignbridge is looking to appoint a Planning Consultant to join its growing team. This is a varied and rewarding role offering exposure to a wide range of development projects, primarily across the residential and commercial sectors.

Working closely with senior colleagues, you will take responsibility for the management and delivery of a selection of planning commissions. Support will be provided at project start up, in client relationship management, and through regular review of written outputs. You will also collaborate with a small, experienced team across the full planning process.

• Researching planning histories, environmental constraints, and policy frameworks.
• Undertaking site visits across the South West.
• Day to day liaison with clients, project teams (architects, engineers, ecologists etc.), and Local Planning Authorities.
• Coordinating project meetings and preparing meeting notes where required.
• Reviewing drawings, technical reports, and supporting documents.
• Preparing Planning Appraisals, Planning Statements, and other written reports.
• Completing and submitting planning applications and associated documentation.
• Monitoring consultation responses and coordinating actions with clients and project consultants.
• Assisting with negotiation of S106 obligations.
• Reviewing decision notices and conditions, and preparing applications to discharge planning conditions or obligations.
• Managing condition/obligation discharge processes.
• Supporting additional planning-related tasks as needed.

• 3-5 years' experience in a private sector planning environment (consultancy or client-side).
• Working towards MRTPI accreditation or already MRTPI qualified.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, maintain client relationships, and work collaboratively within a small team.

This role would suit a proactive planning professional looking to advance their career with a supportive consultancy offering genuine responsibility, project variety, and progression.