Principal Planning Officer – Development Management (Major Applications / PPA) - Remote
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£62 Per hour
Inside
Remote
South East, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Principal Planning Officer role involves providing specialist support within the Development Management function of a Local Authority in the South East of England, focusing on strategic major applications and Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs). The position requires an experienced individual capable of managing a complex caseload of large-scale applications in a fast-paced environment. The role includes leading assessments, managing stakeholder engagement, and preparing high-quality reports. An immediate start is available for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead on the assessment and determination of major planning applications, including complex and strategic schemes
- Manage multiple major applications concurrently, ensuring delivery within statutory timeframes and PPA milestones
- Undertake site inspections and provide professional planning advice informed by site context
- Prepare and present high-quality officer reports, recommendations, and planning justifications
- Engage with key stakeholders including developers, consultants, elected members, and statutory consultees
- Support and advise on Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs), ensuring effective programme management and delivery
- Contribute to appeals, committees, and hearings where required
Key Skills:
- Minimum 7+ years’ experience within Development Management
- Proven track record of managing large-scale major planning applications within a Local Authority setting
- Strong working knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy frameworks, and decision-making processes
- Experience operating within PPA frameworks and managing complex stakeholder relationships
- Ability to manage a high-volume, complex caseload autonomously
- RTPI accredited (or working towards) – desirable
Salary (Rate): £62.00/hr
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
We are currently supporting a Local Authority in the South East of England seeking an experienced Principal Planning Officer to provide specialist support within their Development Management function, with a particular focus on strategic major applications and Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs). This role requires an individual who can hit the ground running, confidently managing a complex caseload of large-scale applications while operating within a fast-paced local authority environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on the assessment and determination of major planning applications, including complex and strategic schemes
- Manage multiple major applications concurrently, ensuring delivery within statutory timeframes and PPA milestones
- Undertake site inspections and provide professional planning advice informed by site context
- Prepare and present high-quality officer reports, recommendations, and planning justifications
- Engage with key stakeholders including developers, consultants, elected members, and statutory consultees
- Support and advise on Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs), ensuring effective programme management and delivery
- Contribute to appeals, committees, and hearings where required
Candidate Requirements
- Minimum 7+ years’ experience within Development Management
- Proven track record of managing large-scale major planning applications within a Local Authority setting
- Strong working knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy frameworks, and decision-making processes
- Experience operating within PPA frameworks and managing complex stakeholder relationships
- Ability to manage a high-volume, complex caseload autonomously
- RTPI accredited (or working towards) – desirable
Working Arrangements
£55–£62 per hour (Inside IR35) 6-month rolling contract Predominantly remote working, with occasional site visits as required Immediate start available