Job Title: Strategic Land Planning Assistant
My client, a well established house builder in Lancashire is looking for someone to support the Strategic Land Team in promoting sites through the planning system to help deliver at least 60% of homes from strategic land. Work with the Senior Strategic Planning Manager on planning strategies, Local Plan engagement, and planning applications.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in delivering medium-to-long term planning and land strategies.
Carry out planning appraisals for new site opportunities.
Support planning promotion and preparation of residential/mixed-use planning applications.
Monitor Local Plans, 5-Year Housing Land Supply, and Housing Delivery Test metrics.
Prepare and coordinate Local Plan representations.
Track changes to planning policy and assess potential impacts.
Manage planning consultants and related budgets.
Build relationships with planning officers, councillors, and community stakeholders.
Maintain and update landowner and land bank records.
Support the timely transfer and promotion of sites.
Advise on Section 106 and CIL implications.
Promote best practice and continuous improvement.
Share updates from CPD and support RTPI accreditation if applicable.
Represent and uphold the Story Homes brand.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
Key Skills & Attributes
Proactive, solutions-focused approach
Strong organisational, analytical, and research skills
Clear written and verbal communication
Collaborative and team-oriented
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
RTPI-accredited degree in town planning or related field
Minimum 2 years’ experience in planning (housebuilding, consultancy, land promotion, or local authority)
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Knowledge of planning policy and the development process for major housing schemes
Desirable:
RTPI-accredited or working towards it
Experience in planning applications, Local Plan promotion, and site appraisals
Benefits
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per year
£6,000 car allowance or company car
26 days holiday
Private healthcare
Competitive pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
If you are interested please email a copy of your CV or call 0161 470 5506.
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