Planner

Planners are professionals who assist in the management and development of land use in urban, suburban and rural settings. They work to balance the demands of land development with the needs of communities, striving for sustainability and good design. They collaborate on policies and schemes related to spatial planning which can include town, city, transport or environment planning. Planners typically assess applications for building initiatives, advise policy makers on whether building proposals should go ahead, and engage with the public and stakeholders to gather views on local development. Industries such as local government, property development and consultancy firms are the major employers of Planners.