Planning Officer - Development Management

Ashford | 6-9 Month Contract | £16.50 - £22.25ph (DOE) | Hybrid Working

HRGO are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Planning Officer - Development Management to join their team in Ashford from 23rd March 2026.

Role Overview

Support the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused planning service, working on planning applications, enforcement cases, and policy development.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and assess planning applications within agreed timescales
• Respond to planning and enforcement appeals
• Handle enquiries from applicants, agents, and stakeholders
• Support planning policy development and service improvements
• Contribute to maintaining high customer satisfaction

Skills & Experience

• Experience with planning applications and/or enforcement cases
• Knowledge of planning legislation and policy
• Strong report writing and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Confident using planning systems and Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field
• Eligible for, currently undertaking, or willing to complete RTPI-supported postgraduate planning training

Details

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Hours

37/week (Monday-Friday)

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Hybrid

Minimum 1 day in office

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Duration

6-9 months

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Salary

£16.50 - £22.25ph DOE

Please apply with an up to date CV if you feel you have the necessary skills and experience.