the role

Based in Bodmin, Cornwall and reporting to the Head of Land & Planning, you’ll take ownership of the planning process — from consultation through to consent — working closely with our Land, Technical, Commercial, Build and Sales teams. You’ll lead planning strategy, manage consultants, and build trusted relationships with stakeholders and local authorities to deliver consents that are commercially sound and beautifully thought through.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and implement planning strategies across all development sites
• Manage pre-apps, planning submissions, appeals, and conditions
• Advise on site appraisals and acquisitions
• Engage with LPAs, stakeholders, communities and consultants
• Stay ahead of planning legislation and policy changes
• Represent bunnyhomes at planning committees and public consultations.

the person

What we’re looking for:

• Degree in Town Planning or similar; ideally a member of the RTPI
• Experience in both public and private sector planning
• Strong track record securing residential planning consents
• Commercially minded and pragmatic, with great stakeholder skills
• Full UK driving licence (you’ll be out and about across Devon & Cornwall)

Bonus points if you also have:

• Experience in land acquisition or planning software/GIS
• Local knowledge of Cornwall & Devon
• An existing network of regional contacts

the benefits

• A collaborative and entrepreneurial environment
• Genuine opportunities for career growth
• A competitive salary and benefits package (including health insurance and bonus schemes)