£16,640
Average salary at age 20
£43,160
Average Salary
36
Average hours per week
Description
Town planning officers direct or undertake the planning of the layout and the co-ordination of plans for the development of urban and rural areas.Main Tasks
- Analyses information to establish the nature, extent, growth rate and likely development requirements of the area;
- Consults statutory bodies and other interested parties to ensure that local interests are catered for and to evaluate competing development proposals;
- Drafts and presents graphic and narrative plans affecting the use of public and private land, housing and transport facilities;
- Examines and evaluates development proposals submitted and recommends acceptance, modification or rejection;
- Liaises with national and local government and other bodies to advise on urban and regional planning issues.
Qualifications
Entrants usually possess either an accredited degree or postgraduate qualification and must have completed at least two years’ work experience in town planning before gaining professional status.What Town planning officers studied in higher education
| Occupation | Percentage Value |
|---|---|
| (L7) Human & social geography | 11 |
| (L3) Sociology | 1 |
| (C1) Biology | 1 |
| (F7) Science of aquatic & terrestrial environments | 1 |
| (F8) Physical geographical sciences | 5 |
| (D4) Agriculture | 1 |
| (K1) Architecture | 4 |
| (H2) Civil engineering | 1 |
| (M2) Law by topic | 1 |
| (N1) Business studies | 1 |
| (K4) Planning (urban, rural & regional) | 68 |
| (N2) Management studies | 1 |
| (L6) Anthropology | 1 |
UK Prospects
46500
Workforce Size
2.41%
Predicted growth 2024 - 2027
3304
Predicted Replacement 2024 - 2027
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