Senior Planner - Development Management
CV-LibraryB63, Halesowen, DudleycontractPosted: 1 June 2026
Apply NowA busy Local Authority Development Management team is looking for an experienced Senior Planner who can take ownership of a caseload and make an immediate contribution.
This is a hands-on role for a qualified planner with strong Development Management experience. You will be dealing with a varied caseload of planning applications, providing clear professional advice, negotiating effectively with applicants and developers, and producing robust recommendations and reports.
You will need to be confident working in a fast-paced local authority environment, managing deadlines, dealing with competing views and presenting planning matters clearly at committee when required.
The role
As Senior Planner, you will be responsible for:
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Managing and progressing a varied caseload of planning applications
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Assessing proposals against local and national planning policy and legislation
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Interpreting plans, appeal decisions, court decisions and relevant planning guidance
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Preparing clear, accurate reports, letters and recommendations
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Negotiating with developers, applicants, agents, residents and internal stakeholders
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Resolving complex or contentious planning matters professionally
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Supporting Planning Committee work, including occasional evening meetings
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Using planning systems and reporting information effectively
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Working independently and delivering decisions within required timescales
What you need
To be considered, you must have:
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A degree in Town Planning
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Full membership of the RTPI or RICS Planning Division
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At least 3 years’ post-qualification Development Management experience
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Strong working knowledge of planning law, policy and practice
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Experience of handling planning applications within a local authority or comparable public sector environment
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Excellent report writing, communication and presentation skills
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Confidence dealing with developers, residents, members and other stakeholders
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The ability to manage a demanding workload and make sound professional judgements
You must also be able to attend occasional out-of-hours committee meetings and travel around the borough where required.
Why apply?
This is an opportunity to join an established local authority planning service in a senior, delivery-focused role. You will be trusted to manage your own workload, deal with meaningful planning matters and contribute from day one
This is a hands-on role for a qualified planner with strong Development Management experience. You will be dealing with a varied caseload of planning applications, providing clear professional advice, negotiating effectively with applicants and developers, and producing robust recommendations and reports.
You will need to be confident working in a fast-paced local authority environment, managing deadlines, dealing with competing views and presenting planning matters clearly at committee when required.
The role
As Senior Planner, you will be responsible for:
*
Managing and progressing a varied caseload of planning applications
*
Assessing proposals against local and national planning policy and legislation
*
Interpreting plans, appeal decisions, court decisions and relevant planning guidance
*
Preparing clear, accurate reports, letters and recommendations
*
Negotiating with developers, applicants, agents, residents and internal stakeholders
*
Resolving complex or contentious planning matters professionally
*
Supporting Planning Committee work, including occasional evening meetings
*
Using planning systems and reporting information effectively
*
Working independently and delivering decisions within required timescales
What you need
To be considered, you must have:
*
A degree in Town Planning
*
Full membership of the RTPI or RICS Planning Division
*
At least 3 years’ post-qualification Development Management experience
*
Strong working knowledge of planning law, policy and practice
*
Experience of handling planning applications within a local authority or comparable public sector environment
*
Excellent report writing, communication and presentation skills
*
Confidence dealing with developers, residents, members and other stakeholders
*
The ability to manage a demanding workload and make sound professional judgements
You must also be able to attend occasional out-of-hours committee meetings and travel around the borough where required.
Why apply?
This is an opportunity to join an established local authority planning service in a senior, delivery-focused role. You will be trusted to manage your own workload, deal with meaningful planning matters and contribute from day one