Planner – South West of England
Planner – South West of England
At Allison Homes, we are proud to be an award-winning private housebuilder, crafting exceptional homes and thriving communities across the Central and East of England, the East Midlands, and the South West.
Our mission is simple – to make beautiful, high-quality homes accessible and affordable, without compromise. We’re committed to designing places where people love to live, and to creating opportunities for everyone to own a home they can be proud of.
We’re equally proud of our people. Collaboration, teamwork, and shared success are at the heart of what we do, guided by our core values of Trust, Teamwork, Kindness, Passion and Performance.
If you’re looking to grow your career in a supportive, forward-thinking business that’s shaping the future of housebuilding, we would love to hear from you.
Reporting to the South West regional Planning Director you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of planning consents across our development sites. You’ll work closely with the wider Land, Planning and Technical teams, local authorities, and consultant teams to appraise potential development sites and ensure planning applications are submitted and determined effectively and that development opportunities are progressed in line with company strategy.
This role provides the opportunity to build experience in development management within a growing and ambitious regional housebuilder.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the preparation and submission of planning applications (outline, detailed, reserved matters, and discharge of conditions).
- Assist in the coordination of consultant teams for planning submissions and appeals.
- Conduct site appraisals including researching and interpreting local planning policy, housing need data, and site-specific constraints.
- Monitor and report on the progress of planning applications, appeals, and development plan documents.
- Liaise with planning officers, local authorities, and stakeholders as required.
- Support community consultation and engagement activities.
- Attend project team meetings, site visits, and public meetings where necessary.
- Maintain accurate records and planning programmes to assist with internal forecasting and delivery planning.
- Assist with the preparation of appeal statements, supporting documents, and public inquiry documentation.
What you will bring
- Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI accredited preferred)
- Chartered membership of the RTPI (or working towards it) Circa 2–5 years’ experience in a housebuilder, local authority, or planning consultancy environment.
- Good understanding of the UK planning system, both policy and development management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to draft clear planning statements and reports.
- Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Collaborative and able to work as part of a team while taking individual responsibility for tasks.
- Confident liaising with local authorities, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
- Keen to develop professionally and support wider business planning goals.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook; GIS and other planning tools a bonus.
- The ability to embrace and role model our company values – Trust, Teamwork, Kindness and Passion.
- A full driving licence and have use of own vehicle for business travel when required.
What you get in return
- Competitive salary.
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme.
- Car allowance (with option to join the company salary sacrifice car scheme, T&Cs apply).
- 25 days holiday (extending to 27 days holiday after two years of continuous service).
- Pension Scheme.
- Group Life Assurance.
- Group Income Protection Scheme.
- Smart Health Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opt in – Simply Health Cash Plan.
- Allison Homes House purchase discount scheme.
