Principal Planning Officer

Summary: The Principal Planning Officer role involves supporting a local authority Development Management team in the South West of England. The position requires significant experience in progressing major planning applications, with a focus on residential, employment, and commercial developments. The contract is initially for 12 months, with flexible working arrangements and on-site requirements every 2-3 weeks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Progress major planning applications for residential, employment, and commercial developments.
• Support the local authority Development Management team.
• Manage a caseload that includes a range of planning applications.
• Conduct site visits as required, approximately every 2-3 weeks.
• Deliver development management solutions for new developments.

Key Skills:

• Significant post-qualification experience in Development Management.
• Experience with major planning applications.
• Knowledge of residential, employment, and commercial planning.
• Planning Degree or equivalent qualification (beneficial but not mandatory).
• Full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (beneficial but not mandatory).

Salary (Rate): 50

City: undetermined

Country: England

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other