Planning

What we do

Planning is concerned with what will be built, and where. In a Local Planning Authority, it is the role of a Planning Officer within Development Management to take into consideration a huge range of factors when making decisions about the development of their local area, this can range from small householder extension to huge housing estates and new shopping areas. As part of their role, Planners work in partnership with a wide range of different individuals, groups, and companies. Planners will make decisions about which project receive planning permission, with their work shaping communities now and for the future.

How does this fit into the development process?

Planners within Development Management play a really important role within the development process, becoming involved within all stages of development, from early development ideas right through to receiving planning permission and seeing the development being developed. As part of this process, Planners consider whether new developments are sited in appropriate locations and whether they are well-designed and are not likely to cause issues such as insufficient car parking and overlooking, ensuring these create sustainable communities for people to work and live within.

A project our team has completed

Allscott, Telford – Brownfield Site Redevelopment (former Sugar Beet Factory)

This Planning Application involved working positively with various stakeholders and the local community at all stages of the design and construction processes to achieves exceptional design quality, brought about by extremely active and positive discussions before, during and after all stages of the planning process which has resulted in an excellent and Highly Commended Scheme, delivering 495 dwellings, including Affordable Housing, a new Primary School, Local Centre, Open Space and a new Sports and Social Pavilion.

Image below from Northern Trust:

Work experience at Telford & Wrekin Council: Principle Planning Officer 

How to apply

To apply for one of our work experience placements please complete the application form below and then one of the team will be in touch. This form is a great way to tell us more about you, why you are interested in the placement and what your interests are.  

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Last updated: 26/03/2025 11:10