Caseworker Planning

Salary: £25,576 - £32,106

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Eastbourne Borough and Lewes District Councils

Contract: Permanent

DBS Check: No

Closing Date: 06/07/2025 at noon

Interviews: TBC

Lewes District Council and Eastbourne Borough Council have undergone a transformation to adapt how we offer our services to enable a first-rate customer experience, which maximises the use of technology, with integrated services and systems across the two Councils.

The transformation includes having a joint Development Management service which covers both Councils' Local Planning Authority areas. Both authorities also include the South Downs National Park, where we undertake the Development Management Functions in partnership with the SDNP Planning Authority.

All of the above ensures that there is an extensive range of planning applications to get involved with; from small-scale householder proposals up to major housing developments of 150+ homes.

At Lewes and Eastbourne Councils we are keen to grow our own talent, and offer an excellent range of training, shadowing, and mentoring to ensure that you reach your full potential.

As a Planning Caseworker you will have a crucial role in validating and processing a variety of planning applications in one of our two authorities, with opportunity to work across Eastbourne and Lewes to gain both urban and rural planning experience.

Depending on your skill set, you may have a focus on processing planning applications or undertaking more administration related tasks such as validating planning applications, or a combination of the two. 

We are looking for an individual who is an enthusiastic and responsible team member committed to providing a first-rate level of customer service whilst also maintaining an excellent standard of performance.

You will have responsibility for processing planning applications and / or administration tasks with support from your colleagues. Your key responsibilities will include a combination of:

• The registration and validation of planning applications
• The evaluation, negotiation and recommendation of planning applications
• The management and formulation of responses to pre-application enquiries
• Answering email and telephone enquiries about planning matters
• Registering and processing public comments and consultation responses
• Providing administrative support for planning appeals
• Providing administrative support for enforcement investigations

To succeed as a Planning Caseworker, you must have competence in a variety of IT systems and packages, plus the ability to communicate with people of different social, economic and professional backgrounds. You must also have:

• A good level of education, includes GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths Grade C or above
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• High level communication skills including clear, concise reporting and correspondence.

How to apply

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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

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