Planning Validation Officer
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,064 to £31,537 per year |
| Additional salary information: | (pay award pending wef 1 April 2026) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Cheltenham, Gloucestershire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cheltenham Borough Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Cheltenham Borough Council is looking for a Planning Validation Officer to join our Planning team on a fixed term contract until the end of November. This role is essential in ensuring planning applications are accurate, complete and processed efficiently.
What you’ll do
• Validate planning applications and check submissions against national and local requirements.
• Request missing information and issue invalid notices where needed.
• Calculate and receipt application fees.
• Identify and consult statutory consultees and neighbours.
• Provide advice to applicants on validation requirements and whether permission is needed.
• Maintain accurate records and support monitoring of incoming applications.
What you’ll bring
• GCSEs (5 A–C or equivalent), including Maths and English.
• Experience working with complex data.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Good understanding of planning processes or willingness to learn.
• Confident IT skills and clear communication.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and meet deadlines.
Additional information
• Occasional work at other locations may be required.
• Some additional hours may be needed.
What you’ll do
• Validate planning applications and check submissions against national and local requirements.
• Request missing information and issue invalid notices where needed.
• Calculate and receipt application fees.
• Identify and consult statutory consultees and neighbours.
• Provide advice to applicants on validation requirements and whether permission is needed.
• Maintain accurate records and support monitoring of incoming applications.
What you’ll bring
• GCSEs (5 A–C or equivalent), including Maths and English.
• Experience working with complex data.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Good understanding of planning processes or willingness to learn.
• Confident IT skills and clear communication.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and meet deadlines.
Additional information
• Occasional work at other locations may be required.
• Some additional hours may be needed.
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