Job Title: Planning Officer (Development Management)Location: Surrey (Hybrid - 3 days remote, 2 days onsite)Contract: Temporary - 12 WeeksStart Date: 30 March 2026Hours: 36 hours per weekRate:PAYE: £21.35 per hourUmbrella/Limited: £27.84 per hour(Client budget up to £40 per hour Umbrella depending on experience)Working Pattern: Hybrid - typically 2 days onsite (Tuesdays and Thursdays)Planning Officer - Development Management (Temporary)Ribble Recruitment is currently assisting a local authority with the recruitment of 2 Planning Officers to support the Development Management team during a temporary peak in workload.This role will focus on managing a caseload of householder and lower complexity planning applications, helping ensure efficient determination of applications while allowing senior planning officers to focus on larger and more complex developments.The position offers a hybrid working model, with the majority of work completed remotely alongside regular attendance at the council offices in Surrey.Key ResponsibilitiesManage a caseload of planning applications in line with national and local planning policies.Assess applications in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and adopted planning policies.Prepare planning reports and recommendations for determination by planning managers or committees.Provide planning advice to residents, developers, architects, and stakeholders via telephone, email, and pre-application enquiries.Assist in appeal ..... full job details .....