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Major Planning Applications Officer

Three Rivers District Council

£48,744 – £51,987 Rickmansworth, East of England Fixed term (18 months), Full time, Hybrid, Part time Closes 14 November 2026

18-month fixed-term senior Development Management role handling major applications, including Green Belt sites and PPA schemes. Essential car user allowance and a clean driving licence required.

Three Rivers District Council is hiring a Major Planning Applications Officer. Applications close on 14 November 2026.

Key details

  • Salary: £48,744 – £51,987
  • Contract: Fixed-term
  • Working pattern: Full-time, up to 37 hours (part-time/flexible considered), Hybrid
  • Location: Rickmansworth
  • Closing date: 14 November 2026

About the role

Fixed-term senior role in the Development Management team at Three Rivers House, Rickmansworth. Leads a caseload of major planning applications, including PPA schemes, and attends committees and appeals.

What they're looking for

  • Proven major applications experience
  • Greenfield and Green Belt experience
  • Appeal/inquiry exposure desirable
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills
  • Clean driving licence
  • Daily access to transport

Benefits

  • Up to 29 days' leave, rising to 31
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Free staff parking
  • Leisure and travel discounts
  • Professional subscriptions considered
  • Training and development

How to apply

You apply directly with Three Rivers District Council: the Apply button takes you to their full advert.

Interested in this role?

You’ll complete your application on Three Rivers District Council’s website.

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