Planning Support Officer at North Devon Council in Barnstaple
About the role
- Salary
- £26,403 - £28,142 per annum, pro rata
- Contractual hours
- 14.8
- Basis
- Part time
- Package
We offer a supportive environment in an organisation with flexible working hours and a career average salary pension scheme. North Devon Council believes in valuing diversity and is committed to equal opportunities.
- Job category/type
- Administration, Planning
- Date posted
- 12/08/2026
- Job reference
REQ000418
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and customer-focused individual to join our Planning Support Team for two days a week.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting the Development Management Service, providing high-quality administrative support and helping to deliver an effective and responsive planning service.
The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of duties, including:
- Responding to telephone enquiries and providing frontline customer support
- Managing and monitoring planning-related email inboxes
- Processing neighbour and consultee responses
- Scanning, uploading and managing plans, correspondence and other documentation
- Logging planning applications and pre-application enquiries accurately and efficiently
As experience develops, the candidate will support:
- Preparation and issuing of decision notices
- End‑to‑end processing of planning applications
- Registration and validation duties
Whilst previous experience of planning administration would be beneficial, it is not essential, as full training and support will be provided.
We are looking for someone who is a confident communicator, has excellent organisational skills, pays close attention to detail, and is keen to learn about the planning system and local government processes.
We would be delighted to have an informal conversation with you regarding this opportunity; please contact us:
Tracey Blackmore – Service Manager (Development Management) – 01271 388392
Interview Date: 17 September 2026
If you have not heard by the interview date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
