Senior Planner (Development Management) Location: East Midlands Rate: £40 per hour Contract: 3-Month Rolling Contract Start: ASAP Working Pattern: Hybrid – 1 day per week in the office A Local Authority in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to support their Development Management team on an initial 3-month rolling contract. This role will involve managing a caseload of minor applications and small-scale major developments (up to 20 units), helping the authority maintain performance targets and deliver timely planning decisions. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of minor planning applications and small residential schemes (up to 20 units). Assess planning applications from submission through to determination, including site visits, consultations, and negotiations. Prepare delegated reports and committee reports with clear planning recommendations. Provide pre-application advice to developers, agents, and members of the public. Liaise with internal departments, statutory consultees, and stakeholders. Assist with planning appeals and contribute to maintaining statutory decision timescales. Senior planners typically handle complex planning applications, provide planning advice to applicants and stakeholders, and prepare reports for decision-making or planning committee consideration Please reach me on 0161 470 5506 or will.hussey@vividresourcing.com for an informal chat