Planning Officer – Development Management

Planning Officer – Development Management

Location: Solihull, West Midlands
Pay Rate: £19.81 per hour PAYE
Hours: 37 hours per week
Start: ASAP

### The Opportunity

LYNX Employment Services are recruiting an experienced Planning Officer to support a busy Planning Applications team in Solihull.
We are looking for a capable planning professional who can hit the ground running, independently assessing and progressing minor planning applications, particularly those involving small residential and commercial developments.

### Key Responsibilities

Assess and process minor planning applications.

Review small residential and commercial development proposals.

Evaluate applications against relevant planning policies and legislation.

Prepare planning reports, assessments and recommendations.

Liaise with applicants, planning agents and statutory consultees.

Maintain accurate case records and progress applications within required timescales.

Support the wider Development Management team with ongoing workloads.
### Essential Requirements

Previous experience as a Planning Officer or Development Management Officer.
Proven experience handling minor planning applications.
Good understanding of UK planning legislation and development management procedures.
Strong written communication, report-writing and organisational skills.
Ability to manage an active caseload independently.
Availability to start at short notice.

Additional Information: Full UK driving licence preferred. DVLA verification required as part of pre-employment checks. No DBS required.

### Interested?

Contact Elliott at LYNX Employment Services on (phone number removed) or email for further information