Planning Officer (Development Management)

Mid Devon District Council
📍 Tiverton, England, United Kingdom 💼 FIXED TERM 🕒 Posted June 05, 2026

Job Description

Mid Devon District Council is looking

to recruit a Planning Officer to join its high performing development management service to provide 12 months maternity cover.


The role involves handling a variety of applications, including householder, minor residential and commercial, prior approvals and pre-application advice, so is ideal for graduates / post graduates or those early in their planning career. You will attend Planning Committee, where relevant, to present your cases. You will contribute towards a culture of mutual support and development across the team.


An ability to analyse planning issues and to write high quality letters, reports, and appeal statements whilst meeting agreed deadlines is something we will work with you to develop in conjunction with our supportive Principal Planning Officers and Area Team Leaders. We are looking for people with good communication and presentation skills and the desire to enhance them. You will be supported by regu...

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Job Details

  • Location Tiverton, England
  • Job Type FIXED TERM
  • Category Business Operations Specialists
  • Posted Date June 05, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 15, 2026