Graduate Planner

GraduateJobs • Graduate • Basingstoke, Hampshire, Hampshire, United Kingdom • £25,000 - £32,000 / year • 2w ago

Job Title: Graduate Planner (Planning Administrator) Location: Basingstoke Department: Development Team

About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive Planning Administrator to join a dynamic Development Team. This position involves managing the full lifecycle of planning applications, appeals, and associated documentation. The role also includes supporting feasibility assessments and assisting with a range of development activities.

This is a key role within the team, ensuring the smooth delivery of projects that contribute to sustainability and innovation within the built environment.

Key Responsibilities

Planning Applications: Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines. Planning Conditions: Oversee the discharge, variation, and removal of planning conditions. Documentation: Assist in preparing Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) exemption statements, as well as design and access, heritage, and other topic-specific statements. Stakeholder Liaison: Work closely with local planning authorities and consultants to address queries and streamline the application process. Monitoring: Track the progress of planning applications, providing regular updates and resolving potential issues promptly. Research and Feasibility: Conduct preliminary research to assess the feasibility and risks of proposed projects, including reviewing local development plans and policies. Project Support: Provide input on project planning and design to ensure alignment with planning requirements and industry best practices. Policy Updates: Stay informed on local and national planning policies, with a focus on sustainable transport, climate change, and air quality.Key Skills and Experience

A degree in Town Planning, Geography, or a similar relevant field experience in planning coordination or a related role within the property or development sector. Experience in processing and validating planning applications within a planning department is advantageous but not essential. Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, including the General Permitted Development Order (2015) and the Development Management Procedure Order (2015). Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a strong attention to detail. Effective organisational and analytical abilities, with the capability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Collaborative approach, working effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.This role offers the chance to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking organisation, supporting projects that make a real difference.

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If you are a Town Planner looking for a new opportunity, please contact me on email or call (phone number removed)

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