Planning Technician
Location: South Derbyshire District Council, Swadlincote
Reference: JOB/26/01738
Salary details: £28,595 to £31,022 pro rata
Job term: Part Time
Appointment type: Permanent
Hours: 29 hours per week
Closing date: 11 June 2026
South Derbyshire has for many years been the fastest growing district in Derbyshire and is currently one of the fastest growing areas in England aiming to deliver over 12600 new homes by 2028.
This post of Planning Technician supports the Planning Delivery team in the handling of planning applications, appeals, enquiries, and monitoring.
You will be enthusiastic and self-motivated and will also have excellent communication skills and be able to work to tight deadlines whilst focussing on delivering good customer service.
You will need the skills to undertake a range of technical duties in what is both a challenging and fast paced role. You will be responsible for the validation of planning applications, coordination of discharge of conditions applications and responding to customer enquiries and prioritising the many tasks to support the diverse range of functions within the Service.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Sarah Beeby, Development Manager on 07977437535 or Abigail Wolfendale, Systems and Improvements Team Leader on 0283 228706.
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