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Posted 20 July, 2026

Planning Officer

Essential Employment
Exeter, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Planning Officer needed in Newton Abbott Paying £35 per hr ref 5299979

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Full time hours on a temporarybasis

Core Responsibilities\n
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  • Assessing and determining planning applications.
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  • Applying Local Plan policies, planning legislation and other material considerations.
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  • Managing a caseload effectively to meet performance targets.
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  • Preparing officer recommendations and committee reports.
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  • Negotiating with applicants to improve development proposals.
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  • Providing pre-application planning advice.
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  • Preparing appeal statements and representing the authority at appeals.
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  • Conducting site inspections and investigating planning-related complaints.
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  • Assessing Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) liability.
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  • Maintaining accurate records and ensuring statutory compliance
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If you are interested in the role, please email your CV toquoting the reference number.

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Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please beprepared

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