Our Planning Service 

We are leading the way for growth across the county We are ambitious, dedicated, and forward-thinking. We provide a customer-focused planning service designed to facilitate growth in a way that protects and promotes all that is valued by our communities. 

Our Planning Projects: Present & Future 

We have many exciting planning projects underway and many more in the pipeline. Every day, we work on a wide variety of major applications, from urban regeneration schemes to rural proposals. As the ninth busiest district council planning service in England, you'll find there's always something new and stimulating to be working on. 

 This includes overseeing the delivery of 18 strategic sites allocated in our Local Plan. While these sites range in size and complexity, they offer a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with partners on placemaking projects. 

 We are also at the forefront of planning and delivering one of the largest development proposals currently underway in the country and a new community of 10,000 homes at Gilston, part of the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town. This project and many others open up significant opportunities to influence the masterplan and planning of large and exciting long-term developments.

Why you'll want to join our team 

Your future is important to us. We've created new opportunities to learn and develop skills, both within the council and working with other authorities across Hertfordshire. This includes countywide CPD events, mentoring, and career progression schemes, giving you every opportunity to grow and develop your career. 

We recognise that our planners are fundamental to good placemaking. That is why we've created a new-look team with ample opportunities for career progression. It is also why we strive to create a collaborative team environment where everyone's contribution is valued and supported.