Planning Officer (SCP 30)
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £21.35 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 April 2026 |
| Location: | Esher, Surrey |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Wax Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Job title: Planning Officer (SCP 30)
Job Category: Planning
Hours per week: 36
Location: High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD, Elmbridge Borough Council
Pay: £21.35 per hour
3 days remote, 2 days in office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The main purpose of the role:
To assess planning applications in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework and the Council’s adopted planning policies.
Specific duties and responsibilities
To handle a caseload of applications.
To draft recommendation reports to the planning managers and Planning Committees for determination.
To offer advice to members of the public by telephone, email or in person through the pre-application enquiry system.
To assist in dealing with members of the public, architects, developers and stakeholders on matters relating to Planning.
To prepare and present the Council’s case at appeal, particularly in relation to those dealt with by written representations and informal hearings.
To assist senior officers on major development applications and projects.
To pursue an acknowledged course of study leading to a recognised professional Planning qualification (where necessary).
To pursue regular RTPI and other professional training as agreed in your personal development plan.
To keep up to date with Planning Law, and all other associated legislation.
To assist in maintaining the efficient running of the service.
Job Category: Planning
Hours per week: 36
Location: High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD, Elmbridge Borough Council
Pay: £21.35 per hour
3 days remote, 2 days in office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The main purpose of the role:
To assess planning applications in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework and the Council’s adopted planning policies.
Specific duties and responsibilities
To handle a caseload of applications.
To draft recommendation reports to the planning managers and Planning Committees for determination.
To offer advice to members of the public by telephone, email or in person through the pre-application enquiry system.
To assist in dealing with members of the public, architects, developers and stakeholders on matters relating to Planning.
To prepare and present the Council’s case at appeal, particularly in relation to those dealt with by written representations and informal hearings.
To assist senior officers on major development applications and projects.
To pursue an acknowledged course of study leading to a recognised professional Planning qualification (where necessary).
To pursue regular RTPI and other professional training as agreed in your personal development plan.
To keep up to date with Planning Law, and all other associated legislation.
To assist in maintaining the efficient running of the service.