Experienced Planner

Company Description

Persimmon Homes has been creating new communities across Britain since 1972 and is now one of the largest home builders in the industry, delivering over 11,000 new homes last year. The company employs more than 5,000 people and is recognized as one of the top 100 apprenticeship providers in the country. With 29 regional businesses and in-house capabilities including a brick and tile factory, a fibre optic company, and a timber manufacturing business, Persimmon supports high-quality, connected developments. Rated five-star by the Home Builders Federation, Persimmon focuses on building good quality, affordable homes, providing well-paid jobs and apprenticeships, and leaving a positive legacy in the communities it serves.

Role Description

This full-time Experienced Planner role is an on-site position based in Studley. Key responsibilities:

• Preparing and reviewing planning statements, appraisal reports, and supporting documentation.
• Producing site assessments, detailed examination of planning histories, policy analysis, interpretation and consideration of material considerations, and new site appraisals for immediate and strategic sites in a timely manner to meet required deadlines to maintain the relationship with the Land team and protect the interests of the company.
• Prepare and project manage different types of planning applications from Outline/Full and Reserved Matters to the discharge of planning conditions accurately so that the Region can maintain new sites to develop.
• Responsibility for monitoring and responding to local, regional, and national planning policy consultations.
• Liaise and brief internal layout designers, external consultants and officers at local planning authorities prior, during and post submission in order to develop strong working relationships.
• Prepare, submit and negotiate on planning applications.
• Attending meetings and site visits, including public consultations and planning committee.
• Negotiate and oversee Section 106 Agreements.

To succeed in the role, you will:

• Have strong planning experience with residential projects, ideally from a consultancy or private sector background although public sector experience will be considered.
• Have excellent project management skills.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach.
• Have strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car.