Policy Teams Shift Toward Evidence Updates as Local Plans Progress Across the UK, planning policy teams are entering a critical phase of Local Plan preparation. Many
Development Management Pressures Continue as Councils Balance Caseloads Development Management teams across the UK are entering August with familiar pressures: rising caseloads, stretched officer capacity, and
Councils Increase Advertising Ahead of Autumn Committee Cycle Councils across England are increasing their advertising activity as they prepare for the autumn committee cycle and rising
Local Plan Pressure Creates New Opportunities for Policy Planners Local Plan preparation is now one of the biggest drivers of recruitment across the UK planning sector.
Policy, Enforcement and Strategic Planning Roles Surge Nationwide This week’s planning recruitment landscape shows strong activity across three core areas: Planning Policy, Enforcement and Strategic Planning.
Development Management Activity Strengthens Across Key Regions Development Management teams across England are reporting a noticeable uplift in application volumes as councils return from the summer
Major Renewable Energy Schemes Advance Through Pre‑Application Stages Large‑scale renewable energy proposals — including solar farms, battery storage sites, and onshore wind repowering schemes — are
Enforcement Teams Respond to Rising Unauthorised Residential Conversions Enforcement teams are reporting a rise in unauthorised residential conversions, particularly in high‑demand urban areas. Cases include outbuildings
Local Plan Evidence Bases Strengthen Ahead of 2025 Examination Timetables Local Plan teams are accelerating evidence‑base updates as authorities prepare for anticipated 2025 examination schedules. Housing
Development Management Teams Face Autumn Surge in Major Applications Development Management teams across the UK are reporting a sharp rise in application volumes as developers push
BNG Implementation: Councils Strengthen Monitoring and Compliance Processes Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) remains a major focus for planning authorities as they refine monitoring processes and ensure
Design Codes Gain Momentum as Authorities Formalise Local Guidance Design codes continue to gain traction across England as authorities move from exploratory pilots to formal adoption.
Local Plans: Authorities Accelerate Evidence Gathering Ahead of Autumn Consultations Local Plan teams are entering a decisive phase as multiple authorities prepare Regulation 18 and 19
Development Management Teams Respond to Rising Application Volumes Development Management teams across the UK are reporting a noticeable uptick in minor and householder applications as homeowners
August 2026 Ratecard: Premium Visibility at 60% Off for Planning Employer August has always been a strong month for planning-sector recruitment, with fewer competing vacancies and
Digital Planning Tools Gain Momentum as Authorities Seek Efficiency Digital transformation in planning is accelerating, with councils adopting new platforms to streamline validation, consultation and case
Local Plans: Acceleration Ahead of 2026 Deadlines Drives Policy Recruitment Local Plan progress has become a national talking point as authorities push to meet 2026 milestones.
BNG Compliance Continues to Shape Planning Policy and Recruitment Needs Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) has now fully embedded itself into planning workflows, and councils are rapidly
Development Management Teams Respond to Rising Major Applications Workload Development Management (DM) teams across the UK are reporting a noticeable uptick in major applications activity as
Strategic Planning Teams Preparing for Major Infrastructure Consultations Strategic Planning teams are preparing for a series of major infrastructure consultations scheduled for autumn, including transport corridor