Wiltshire Council
Development Management Planning Officer
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Salary: £37,280 - £39,152 per annum
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 24 August 2026
Our Development Management Service is crucial in shaping Wiltshire’s future by determining planning applications for new developments.
We are committed to balancing the delivery of new housing and economic growth, as well as promoting good urban design principles and protecting the county's significantly important natural and historic assets.
As a Planning Officer, you will process planning and listed building applications, conduct site visits, engage in wider consultations, and assess a wide range of development proposals. There will be plenty of opportunities to develop your experience and skills within the development management team through appraising development impacts within settlements and the open countryside, as well as in National Landscapes, the Green Belt, and proposals affecting Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas and many other sensitive environments.
We are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic and professional individuals who have a real passion for the economy and environment, and who want to make a difference to our people and communities within Wiltshire. As a Planning Officer, you will hold a degree in planning, or related discipline with aspiration to become a member of the RTPI.
This role will require successful candidates to hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own motor vehicle to undertake the full duties of this position.
If you are passionate about contributing to sustainable development and creating a better living and working environment across Wiltshire, then Wiltshire Council's Planning Team encourages you to apply for these exciting job opportunities.
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Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.
Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer-facing roles work entirely from their service location.
We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.
Contact details
Victoria Davis, Planning Manager (Development Management), at Victoria.Davis@wiltshire.gov.uk [Victoria.Davis@wiltshire.gov.uk], or call 01249 706 673.
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Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/equality-diversity-public-sector-duty
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