Planning Officer


Company:	Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
Salary:	from £42,123 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leek, ST13 6HQ
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	28 Sept 2026

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Summary

As a Planning Officer within our Development Services team, you will be dealing with a varied caseload of planning and other applications and playing a key part in delivering sustainable development and contributing towards our ambitious economic growth plans.

You will work closely with the planning enforcement, planning validation and building control teams to improve joint working opportunities. There will be a need to support the implementation of the Council's 'Open for Business' approach and demonstrate a can-do attitude to build relationships with businesses and communities.

Agile working is applicable for this position however due to the nature of the roles site visits and Office time would be expected.

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