134 Principal Planning Officer jobs in the United Kingdom

Carrington West are assisting a South Coast based local authority in the search for a Principal Planning Officer (Development Management) to join on an initial 6 month contract (Then rolling).
 
Main Purposes
-To process and determine a caseload of major planning applications and process any subsequent appeals that may arise, including giving evidence at public inquiries.
-To develop and maintain a good working relationship with Members and all of our customers.
-Be the Council's adviser on planning applications, pre- application advice, and planning appeals.
-Ensure the achievement of goals and targets in line with the Development Management Service Plan.
 
Accountabilities
1.To discharge the duties of the post in accordance with the Council's Service Charters and DM Service Plan.
2.To consider and determine planning applications, to be issued under delegated powers in the absence of the Head of Development Management
3.To deliver planning officer reports and recommendations to delegated and to planning committee that are of good standard, consistent, meet legal requirements and accord with planning policy at local and national levels.
4.Working with all staff to ensure a good working relationship with Members, our customers and other stakeholders and the service is responsive to customer needs.
5.To resolve problems and issues arising from the Development Management function through the use of innovative solutions as appropriate.
6.To deal direct with and advise elected Council Members on DM matters.
7.To act as DM adviser for all other Council services
8.To assist in considering, investigating and responding to formal complaints in accordance with the Council's procedures.
 
Experience in a similar position is necessary. It would be beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline, and have the eligibility for membership of RTPI.
 
Carrington West Pay Rate - Approx £60per/hour (DOE)
Job Ref - 61316

Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:
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Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in Oxfordshire in their search for a Principal Planning Officer to join their Development Management team. This will be offered on an initial 6-month contract, then rolling. We are looking for a qualified Town Planner with current experience of assessing planning applications, with particular experience dealing with Major Applications and Large Strategic Sites in both Urban and Rural settings. The successful candidate will be largely working remotely but you will be expected to undertake site visits

Key Objectives:
·To deal with a range of pre-applications, applications and appeals, in order to regulate and control built development and land use, in the light of Government and local planning policies and other material considerations, including control over the design and layout of the built environment.
·To promote and negotiate high quality design in development.
·To actively contribute and promote the highest professional standards in planning across all Council activities and provide an efficient, fair and high-quality development management service.
 
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
·To deal personally with a range of pre-applications, applications and appeals, as allocated by the Team Leader, and to present recommendations to Planning Committee. Ensuring the validity of such proposals, visiting sites, analysing planning history, carrying out consultations, assessment and drafting of recommendations in reports.
·To advise the public and professionals on planning policy, legislation and other issues so as to attain the optimum quality of advice and recommendations on the Council's policies, Government guidance and planning legislation.
·To ensure that planning decisions are made (and seen to be made) with the utmost integrity.
·To provide information and responses to other parts of the Council, Government departments, national organisations with an interest in planning matters, members of the public and outside bodies in relation to planning matters.
·To attend and advise meetings of the Council's Planning Committee and other Committees, informal and formal site visits, internal and external working groups and other meetings, as appropriate, on matters relating to the Development Management service
·To prepare appeal statements to present the Council's case to the Planning Inspectorate to provide the appropriate level of professional input necessary to support the Council's decisions as allocated by the Team Leader.
·To be acquainted with the various Acts relating to the Council's statutory responsibilities with regard to planning matters, including the relevant legislation, orders, circulars and policies. Keeping abreast of changes in such legislation and Government advice and making the necessary changes to practices and procedures arising there from.
·To assist the Development Management Team Leader in maintaining a flexible and resilient team to deliver service objectives and improvements.
·To assist the Development Management Team Leader by contributing effectively to the delivery of team, service, divisional and council priorities, objectives and targets.
·These duties and responsibilities should not be regarded as either exclusive or exhaustive as the postholder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grading of the post.
 
It would be beneficial to hold a RTPI accredited Planning Degree or equivalent Planning qualification and/or have experience in a similar position.

Our client is looking for someone to start almost immediately and is available to interview at short notice.

Carrington West Pay Rate - Up to £60per hour (DOE)
Job Ref - 61506

Please call (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email the following: (url removed)
 
Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.
 

Principal Planning Officer
Home Counties
£50-£60 per hour (DOE) Inside IR35
3 to 6  Months Initially
JOB REF - 61596
 
You will be mainly working from home, with the exception of site visits and key meetings. The office location can be discussed upon application to the role. Office presence is flexible for the right candidate but ideally will be able to attend the office once a week
 
This newly created role is because of an increase in workload due to continued development in the local area with the main focus on town centre regeneration. The local authority is looking to bring in an experienced planner that can hit the ground running with minimal supervision.
 
 
You will need to have experienced working on major applications and have public inquiry experience.

You will be required to work both individually and as part of a team to continue the high level of service that the local authority operates to currently.


This role will move quickly and is unique opportunity to join a growing local authority.

To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV and feel free to call Liam Shea on (phone number removed) or contact on (url removed) for further details.

If you are a Town Planner who is interested in job opportunities but this role is not of interest, please still apply then we can consider you for other positions.
 

Principal Planning Officer - Major Projects
London
£50 per hour - (Negotiable)
Initial 3-Month Contract

Job Ref - 61389

My Local Authority Client in London is looking to source an experienced Principal Planning Officer to join their Development Management team, focusing on strategic applications and Planning Performance Agreement (PPA) cases.
 
The Role:
 
This is a senior-level role where you will be managing complex and high-profile strategic planning applications, including PPA cases, often involving significant stakeholder engagement and cross-departmental collaboration.
You must have a strong track record of handling large-scale or sensitive applications and be confident in negotiating with applicants and agents at a senior level.
Experience working within a London Borough and on urban regeneration or major mixed-use schemes is highly desirable.
 
Ideally, the successful candidate will attend the office on a weekly basis, but flexibility may be available for the right person.
 
My client is looking to secure someone quickly, so please don't hesitate to get in touch if this sounds of interest.
For a confidential discussion, please call Jake Herrington on (phone number removed) ,or email: (url removed) or contact our Planning Team directly: (url removed)

Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supports clients UK-wide on both a permanent and contract basis across all levels of seniority.
If this role isn't quite right but you're open to hearing about other opportunities, we'd still love to hear from you - many of our roles are not advertised.
 
 
 
 
 

Principal Planner - Development Management

Salary: 44,697 - 47,800

Location: Fleet, Hampshire

Full-time (part-time considered) | Permanent | Hybrid Working

Hart District Council is entering an exciting period of change and increasing development pressures. Located in North East Hampshire, Hart is a prosperous and rapidly growing district with high demand for new development. Positioned just beyond the London Green Belt and along the M3 corridor, the area benefits from a vibrant economy, excellent transport links, and a strong sense of community.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planning professional to join a forward-thinking and proactive council that welcomes good quality development and is committed to shaping the future of its towns, villages, and natural environment. Hart is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the UK, offering beautiful countryside, excellent schools, and first-rate leisure opportunities.

Why consider Hart District Council?
*Local Government Pension Scheme
*Flexible working hours with up to two flexi days per month
*Hybrid working policy (currently 60% homeworking)
*Generous annual leave allowance
*Support for CPD and professional subscriptions
*Free staff parking
*Confidential employee advice and support programme
*Promotion of a healthy work/life balance
*A genuinely supportive and collaborative team environment

What you will bring
Hart is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable planning professional with significant post-qualification experience in development management. The ideal candidate will have:
*A degree in Planning or equivalent, and RTPI membership
*Strong understanding of planning legislation, policy, and best practice
*Proven ability to manage major and complex planning applications
*Excellent communication, negotiation, and project management skills
*A proactive and customer-focused approach
*Experience mentoring or coaching junior staff is desirable
*Political awareness and the ability to work collaboratively across teams and with stakeholders

This role offers the chance to lead on high-profile developments, contribute to strategic decision-making, and help shape the future of the district. You'll also support and guide junior colleagues, playing a key role in the development of the wider team.

How to Apply
For more information, please call Daniel Baker on (phone number removed), or apply via this advert.

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Principal Planning Officer

I am currently working with a Local Authority in the East Midlands who are looking for a Principal Planning Officer.

About The Role

I am working with a Local Authority in the East Midlands to assist in finding the right candidate to go in and hit the ground running in with some major applications.

This role offers hybrid working, with office presence desired once every two weeks.

About The Candidate

The ideal candidate will be RTPI registered or on their way to accreditation and have extensive experience with major planning applications.

When

The client is looking to interview and appoint someone as soon as possible.

Interested?

If you are interested in Town Planning positions at other levels of seniority or you do not feel this role is for you but still would like to speak about other roles, please do make contact.

Principal Planning Officer
Essex
£50 per hour guide

Job Ref - 60932

Initial 3 Month Contract
 
Carrington West are delighted to be assisting this Essex based Local Authority client with their search for an experienced Principal DM Planning Officer to join their Strategic Majors Team. This is a key role for an experienced planner who can work independently on large, complex applications and confidently present at committee and appeals.
 
Key requirements:
 
·Strong experience managing complex major planning applications
·Able to work with minimal supervision
·Confident presenting at committee and handling appeals
 
You'll be joining a supportive team with a strong pipeline of strategic developments.
 
If you are keen to discuss this position in more detail, please do not hesitate to call Jake Herrington on (phone number removed) or apply here.
 
If this role is too senior, too junior, or too far for you to travel but you are looking for your next role in Town Planning, please call our Town Planning team on (phone number removed) , we would be keen to discuss our non-advertised opportunities with you.
 
 

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in Essex in the search for an Interim Principal Planning Officer to join their Development Management team on an initial 6-month contract.
 
This role requires a planning professional who has previous experience of working on major planning applications and who can manage a varied workload. This role is being offered on a hybrid working basis with an expectation of 1 day a week in the office as well as attending site visits.
 
Key responsibilities:
·Manage a broad range of more complex cases and pre-applications with particular emphasis on larger developments including negotiating S106 agreements, Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs) and providing resilience and flexibility within the service (Applications including residential schemes of 1000+ dwellings)
·Manage complex and/or contentious planning applications, processes and compliance, regulations and legislation, acting as the single point of contact for customers on those cases and attending appeals hearings and public inquiries as appropriate.
·Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, as well as Members and managing key relationships with partners.
·Access and accurately update all relevant information systems, both customer and back office ensuring that the master customer record is updated and maintained through verification and validation, and in accordance with Data Protection principles
·Prepare and present reports to Area Planning Committees, District Planning Committee, and other internal and external meetings and present evidence/stand as witness at planning appeal hearings and public inquiries
 
To apply for these roles, it is essential that you have worked as a development management case officer in a local authority planning department or at an equivalent level in a private practice. The successful candidates must have good fundamental and technical knowledge and understanding of all relevant planning legislation and policies. You will need to have excellent communication and negotiation skills as you will be working in a team environment, as well as dealing with other professionals. We are looking for a motivated self-starter with a can-do attitude.
 
It would be beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline, and have the eligibility for membership of RTPI.

The council are looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running and are offering flexible working arrangements.

Carrington West Pay Rate - Up to £60per/hour
Job Ref - 60659

Please call Cameron de Wit on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat:
(url removed)
(url removed)

Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in Oxfordshire in their search for a Principal Planning Officer to join their Development Management team. This will be offered on an initial 6-month contract, then rolling. We are looking for a qualified Town Planner with current experience of assessing planning applications, with particular experience dealing with Major Applications and Large Strategic Sites in both Urban and Rural settings. The successful candidate will be largely working remotely but you will be expected to undertake site visits

Key Objectives:
·To deal with a range of pre-applications, applications and appeals, in order to regulate and control built development and land use, in the light of Government and local planning policies and other material considerations, including control over the design and layout of the built environment.
·To promote and negotiate high quality design in development.
·To actively contribute and promote the highest professional standards in planning across all Council activities and provide an efficient, fair and high-quality development management service.
 
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
·To deal personally with a range of pre-applications, applications and appeals, as allocated by the Team Leader, and to present recommendations to Planning Committee. Ensuring the validity of such proposals, visiting sites, analysing planning history, carrying out consultations, assessment and drafting of recommendations in reports.
·To advise the public and professionals on planning policy, legislation and other issues so as to attain the optimum quality of advice and recommendations on the Council's policies, Government guidance and planning legislation.
·To ensure that planning decisions are made (and seen to be made) with the utmost integrity.
·To provide information and responses to other parts of the Council, Government departments, national organisations with an interest in planning matters, members of the public and outside bodies in relation to planning matters.
·To attend and advise meetings of the Council's Planning Committee and other Committees, informal and formal site visits, internal and external working groups and other meetings, as appropriate, on matters relating to the Development Management service
·To prepare appeal statements to present the Council's case to the Planning Inspectorate to provide the appropriate level of professional input necessary to support the Council's decisions as allocated by the Team Leader.
·To be acquainted with the various Acts relating to the Council's statutory responsibilities with regard to planning matters, including the relevant legislation, orders, circulars and policies. Keeping abreast of changes in such legislation and Government advice and making the necessary changes to practices and procedures arising there from.
·To assist the Development Management Team Leader in maintaining a flexible and resilient team to deliver service objectives and improvements.
·To assist the Development Management Team Leader by contributing effectively to the delivery of team, service, divisional and council priorities, objectives and targets.
·These duties and responsibilities should not be regarded as either exclusive or exhaustive as the postholder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grading of the post.
 
It would be beneficial to hold a RTPI accredited Planning Degree or equivalent Planning qualification and/or have experience in a similar position.

Our client is looking for someone to start almost immediately and is available to interview at short notice.

Carrington West Pay Rate - Up to £60per hour (DOE)
Job Ref - 61506

Please call (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email the following: (url removed)
 
Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.