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July 16, 2026
Planning Committee Decisions

Ministerial Call‑Ins Highlight National Housing Priorities The call‑ins issued this week underline a clear message: national housing delivery targets remain a priority, and decisions that significantly

July 16, 2026
Town Planning News – Daily Update (Thursday 16 July 2026)

Housing Call‑Ins, Rural Policy Reset & Tweed Flood‑Mapping Work Today’s planning sector updates highlight national intervention on housing schemes, renewed debate on rural policy direction, and

July 16, 2026
Housing Delivery Momentum Builds: Insights from UKREiiF 2026

Housing Delivery Momentum Builds: Insights from UKREiiF 2026 This year’s UKREiiF conference painted a picture of a sector united on growth but divided on delivery. Here

July 15, 2026
Biodiversity Net Gain: What’s Changing Before 31 July?

Government updates this month are reshaping how Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) will work for both small sites and major infrastructure projects. With the next round of

July 14, 2026
Senior Planner Demand Rises Across Councils, Consultancies and Client‑Side Teams

Senior Planner roles remain one of the most active categories across the UK. Councils are recruiting Senior Planning Officers to support Development Management and Planning Policy

July 13, 2026
Why Client‑Side Planning Manager Roles Are Surging Across UK Developers

Client‑side Planning Manager roles are increasing across major developers, housebuilders and strategic land promoters. Organisations in London, the Midlands, the South East and the North West

July 13, 2026
Planning Sector Weekly News & Recruitment Update – Week Commencing Monday

Recruitment activity across the UK planning sector continued to rise this week, with councils, consultancies and client‑side organisations all increasing vacancy volumes ahead of the September

July 10, 2026
Planning Sector Weekly News & Recruitment Update – 10 July 2026

The UK planning sector has shown steady movement this week, with recruitment activity rising across councils, consultancies and development organisations. As teams progress summer work programmes

July 10, 2026
Why Established Platforms Outrank New Entrants in Planning Recruitment

In specialist sectors like planning, trust and longevity play a major role in recruitment success. Employers and candidates consistently choose platforms with a proven track record,

July 10, 2026
Preparing for the September Recruitment Surge: Key Insights for Planning Teams

September is historically one of the busiest months for planning recruitment. Teams return from summer leave, projects accelerate, and multiple vacancies are released simultaneously. Advertising early

July 10, 2026
Enhanced Listings: How Visibility Drives Better Applications in Planning Recruitment

Visibility is one of the most important factors in attracting strong applicants, especially during quieter months like July and August. Enhanced listing types — such as

July 10, 2026
Why Sector‑Specific Job Boards Outperform Generic Platforms in Planning Recruitment

Planning recruitment is a specialist discipline, and general job boards simply cannot match the precision, relevance, or candidate quality of sector‑specific platforms. Employers advertising on PLANNINGJOBS.COM

July 10, 2026
July Recruitment Trends: What Planning Teams Are Hiring For Across the UK

July continues to be one of the most strategically important months for planning recruitment, even though it’s often underestimated. With many teams preparing ahead of the

July 10, 2026
Why July Visibility Matters in Planning Recruitment

July is one of the most effective months for planning recruitment, even though it’s often overlooked. With fewer competing vacancies and steady candidate activity, roles advertised

July 7, 2026
Lots of new Town Planning Jobs :)

Lots of new town planning jobs across the country is London, Birmingham, Manchester & more… check out the site now

July 1, 2026
Lots of new jobs!

Starting July with a bang, lots of new town planning jobs on the official PLANNINGJOBS.COM – check out the site now.

June 30, 2026
PlanningJobs.com Blog is back!

After a technical refresh, the blog is back! We look forward to bringing you the latest town planning jobs blogs!

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