Senior Planner / Planning Manager in Wetherby

About the job:

We are looking for a Senior Planning professional to play a key role in shaping the future of Newett Homes. With an exciting pipeline of land and ambitious growth plans, this is a fantastic time to join our team. You’ll oversee and manage planning applications, working closely with our in-house Design team, external consultants, and Local Authorities to ensure smooth approvals and successful project delivery. You will be involved in all aspects of the planning process, helping to drive forward high-quality developments.

About the role:

· Undertaking planning appraisals of land and development concepts to advise on the planning potential and strategy, with commentary of site risks and opportunities.

· The preparation and submission of pre-application enquiries and liaison with the Local Planning Authority and relevant Statutory Consultees.

· The preparation, submission, monitoring and management of a range of planning applications, including full, outline, reserved matters, non-material amendments, minor material amendments (S73) and the discharge of planning conditions.

· The preparation, submission and management of planning appeals.

· The management of the appointed consultant team, and coordination of internal departments throughout the planning process.

· Preparing a wide range of planning documentation to support planning applications such as covering letters, planning statements, statement of community involvement, health impact assessment, flood risk sequential test report, appeal statement of case and appeal and local plan promotion document, using specialist consultants where required.

· Conducting site visits to review site specific constraints and to ascertain additional report requirements.

· Working closely with Land and Technical colleagues to ensure that planning applications are prepared on time, contributing towards the business plan.

· Reporting key planning updates for projects acting as project lead during Land, Planning and Pre-Development Meetings, providing updates to the timings and if delays occur, communicating the reasons for this and recruiting the support of other relevant departments to progress applications as efficiently as possible.

· Monitor and report on both local and national planning policy changes and key planning decisions.

· Maintain commercial awareness, alongside managing positive working relationships with the Local Authorities to ensure effective negotiations on planning policies.

· Prepare the submission of Local Planning representations for the portfolio of sites.

· Preparation of invoicing and managing budgets.

· Some out of hours working, e.g. planning committees, networking events and public consultations.

About you:

· Planning degree to RTPI accreditation.

· A strong background in managing planning applications, ideally within the housebuilding or development sector with a minimum of 3-4 years within a similar role.

As part of working for Newett Homes and specifically for this role we offer:

· Competitive salary and Bonus scheme

· Car Allowance

· 25 days holiday (which will increase with time of service)

· Pension contribution

· Health Insurance

Apply for the job

Do you want to join our team as our new Senior Planner / Planning Manager? Then we'd love to hear about you!