Current Vacancies – Planner / Senior Planner 

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to join Laurence Associates, a well-established multidisciplinary team based in Cornwall. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Planner or Senior Planner to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about planning and looking to advance their career with a leading practice in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Role Overview:

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing a diverse portfolio of projects, contributing to the sustainable development and growth of Cornwall’s built environment. With ample opportunities for professional development and career progression, this is a unique chance to make a meaningful impact in the region.

Key Details:

  • Position: Planner / Senior Planner
  • Location: Cornwall
  • Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 (Dependent on Experience)
  • Annual Leave: 22 days plus bank holidays
  • Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience
  • Qualifications: MRTPI preferred but not essential
  • Benefits: Health insurance package and access to a supportive, professional environment with opportunities for growth and development

About You:

We are seeking candidates with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a planning-related role, ideally within a consultancy or local authority setting. The ideal candidate will hold an MRTPI accreditation but not essential. This position is perfect for a planner who thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence in planning practice.

Apply Now If you’re ready to make your mark in the planning field and take on a rewarding role with Laurence Associates, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and cover letter to hello@laurenceassociates.co.uk to apply or to request further information.

Join us in shaping the future of Cornwall’s built environment.

 

All posts

Creating Flow and Connection Within the Home

Natural Light

Porthcothan Site Update: Residential Planning Progress

Graphisoft UK Awards 2024 – Small Project Of The Year: Under £5 Million

Business Cornwall – March 2026

Laurence Associates to Attend Business Fest

RIBA Safe & Healthy Environments CPD Completed

Laurence Associates at Business Fest South West Westpoint

Securing Planning Permission – Community Hall Poundstock

Planning Permission Secured in Rock Cornwall

SEC1 Compliance & Energy-Efficient Homes in Cornwall

Class Q Conversions: Unlocking the Potential of Agricultural Buildings

Current Vacancies – Town Planners

Appeal Success – Removing Occupancy Condition

Breaking Ground: New Project Progress

Should I use an Architect?

Laurence Associates to Exhibit at Devon County Show 2026

Eco development on the sand dunes at Hayle

Vickery Holman Market Review

Planning Permission for Community Garden Redevelopment in Newquay

Design Appraisals UK | Site Feasibility and Planning Assessments

Planning Permission Success for Access, Parking & Facilities

Current Vacancies – Planner / Senior Planner

Agricultural Barn Development Advice

Penzance Business Breakfast

Restronguet Point – a room with a view

How to Find a Building Plot

Grid Connection Reform and what it means for Renewable Energy Projects

Conversion in the Countryside: Securing Planning for a Rural Bothy

3D Modelling an image speaks a thousand words

International Women’s Day at Laurence Associates

Planning Consent Secured for Methane-Capture Facility

Supporting the Interior Design Journey Through Architecture

Appeal Success Near St Ives

Current Progress on Site in Falmouth

Unlocking Potential Through Replacement

Building for Growth

Cornwall Council Housing Requirement – Laurence Associates

Cornwall Local Plan Update 2028 and What It Means for Development

Building Regulations Drawings: Why Detail Matters

Laurence Associates Attending Ashfords Business Breakfast

Planning Appeals Changes from April 2026

Planning Approved for 5 Unrestricted Rural Homes

A positive appeal decision for Laurence Associates

Why Part T Is Changing Commercial Design More Than You Think

Successful Appeal Secured on Caravan Use and Building Definition

Building for Growth

New premises & 30 Years in the business

Planning Approval Secured for Multi-Generational Home in Feock

What is the Community Infrastructure Levy?

Laurence Associates Expands with New Office in Exeter

Why Involve Landscape Architects in Biodiversity Net Gain Proposals

A Guide to Our Planning Application Process

Progress Update: Shaping a Bespoke Home

Current Vacancies – Senior Landscape Architect

Securing Planning Permission – Greenbank Hotel Falmouth

Ana Coelho promoted to Senior Chartered Architect

Property Development Forum

Barn Conversion Approved West Cornwall

Small Housing Schemes

Laurence Associates at Kernow Construction Club

Attending Women in Business Breakfast at Truro Golf Club

Rural Exception Scheme Approved in Perran Downs

Cape Cornwall Club Redevelopment | Laurence Associates

Designing for Legacy, Lifestyle and Longevity

Town Planner Vacancy – Planning Careers UK

Grade II Listed Farmstead Planning Success

Outline Approval for Three New Homes in St Keyne

Best of Houzz 2017 Design Award

Where Design Meets Detail: The Role of Materials in Architecture

Laurence Associates attending Kernow Construction Club

Grand Designs

Appeal Success: Caravan Site Approved in Cornwall

Elmhurst Energy CPD

The Experts

How to Finance a Self-Build

Why Do I Need a Professional Consultant’s Certificate?

Rural Enterprise – Helping Rural Business Flourish

Outline Planning Consent for Hotel and Restaurant Development in Cornwall

Planning Success in Tintagel

Regen Planning Conference

What does the new Part O of the Building Regulations mean for a new home?

Community Sponsorship St Just RFC

Four Dwellings Approved Following Outline Consent

Seamless Single Storey Extensions That Complement Your Home

Class Q Planning Permission

Architecture Vogue – Enys Hill

Laurence Associates Welcomes New Planning Director

Energy Consultancy Services at Laurence Associates

Laurence Associates Welcomes New Design Director

Housing Appeal Success in West Cornwall

Architecture Vogue – Greenbank Hotel

Architecture Vogue – Eyebrid

Change of Use Approved: Takeaway to Residential in Cornwall

Planning Appeal Success in Cornwall National Landscape

Tom Evans Promoted to Junior Planner

From sketch to reality the power of visualisation in design development

Property Development Forum

Affordable Housing Success

Section 73 Approval for Revised Bungalow Scheme in St Erth

Planning Permission Success for Barn Conversion

Replacement Dwelling Approved Following Class Q Success

Designing for Approval or Designing to Build?

CESW Summit 2026

Cornwall Council ‘Call For Sites’

Neighbourhood Plan Regulation Changes 2026

Planning Approval for Sauna in Protected Landscape

Replacement Dwelling in lieu of Class Q

Celebrating 20 Years of Leadership – Richard Marsden

Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 – March

Architecture Vogue – Sand Dunes

St Piran’s Day 2026 – Celebrating Cornwall’s Heritage

National Planning Policy Framework

Home Renovation Progress Falmouth

Powering the Future: Repowering Wind Turbines Across the UK

A Collaborative Approach to Creating Meaningful Spaces

Outline Planning Consent Secured for Two New Dwellings

Architecture Vogue – Smallridge Bros

Architecture Vogue – Maen Valley

Replacement Dwellings – Pushing the boundaries of Architecture

Barn Conversions Under Class Q and Class R

Design and Placemaking PPG out now

Feock replacement dwelling project overview

Laurence Associates – Royal Cornwall Show 2025

Housing Schemes in Cornwall That Truly Work for People

A considered evolution of a familiar form

Securing Five Unrestricted Homes in Mawgan Porth

Building Towards a Greener Future: Our Earth Day Commitment

Celebrating 17 Years of Dedication: James Vivian, Associate Chartered Architectural Technologist

Laurence Associates – Royal Cornwall Show 2024

Waterside Lookout

Why Do a Self Build?

Happy Easter from Laurence Associates

Bespoke Architectural Design Process

Planning changes from April 2026: why expert advice matters more than ever

Laurence Associates Attending Townsend Landowner Seminar

Campsite Certificate and Replacement Dwelling Approval Cornwall

Planning Committee Success: Replacement Dwelling Approved

Permission in Principle Secured for 4 to 9 Dwellings in North Hill

Seaside Sensation

A Tailored Approach to Conceptual Design

River Camel Nutrient Neutrality Update 2026: Bodmin Removed

Cornwall Building Regulations Update Event 2026

Architecture Vogue – Higher Harlyn

Construction Excellence Southwest Summit 2026