Senior Planning Officer - South West
£40-£50/hour (dependent on experience) - Hybrid (1-2 days in-office/site per week) - 6-month contract
A Local Authority in the South West is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Officer to handle a varied caseload of householder, complex minor, and small major applications (up to 50 dwellings).
What You’ll Do
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Manage a diverse caseload from householder to small major applications
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Deliver high-quality decisions in line with national and local policy
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Attend the office and sites once a week (flexibility possible for the right candidate)
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Contribute to the wider Development Management team where needed
What You’ll Bring
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Experience in Development Management with a range of application types
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Ability to manage caseloads independently and meet statutory deadlines
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Strong planning judgement and attention to detail
Why Apply?
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6-month contract offering stability and flexibility
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Option to work between 30–37 hours per week
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Supportive, collaborative team environment
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Hybrid working with flexibility for the right candidate
📞 Interested? Contact Amy at Park Avenue Recruitment.
020 3795 4828 - amy@park-avenue.co.uk
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