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Senior Town PlannerLocation: CornwallPenguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an award-winning housebuilder in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their growing in-house planning team in Cornwall.Our client is a well-established, design-led residential developer known for delivering high-quality homes and thriving communities across the South West. With a strong pipeline of sites and ambitious plans for growth, they are now looking for a commercially aware Senior Town Planner to help deliver strategic and immediate planning objectives.This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional who wants to be closer to the development process, working across the full planning lifecycle - from site acquisition strategy through to delivery. You'll work collaboratively across internal departments including land, design, and technical, and engage externally with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders.What the Senior Town Planner role involves:Preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals, and pre-application enquiriesSupporting the land team with appraisals and due diligenceLiaising with local authorities, consultants, and legal teams to progress applicationsKeeping up to date with changes in planning policy and legislationAdvising on planning risks and opportunities throughout the development cycleAssisting in community engagement and consultation strategiesWha...