Lead Planning Officer – Major Projects & Growth

Northyorks; Northallerton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

28 days annual leave (pro-rata) + 34+

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council’s Planning Services is seeking a Principal Planning Officer to lead major and complex planning applications and guide strategic development projects. The role sits within a hybrid-working team that serves North Yorkshire’s diverse communities.

You will work on high-profile proposals, mentor colleagues, and influence decisions that shape the region’s economy and environment. A planning degree and RTPI eligibility are required, with experience in political and

Qualifications

• Degree, Post-Graduate Degree or master’s in planning or related subject.
• Eligible for Membership of RTPI.
• Evidence of working on major and complex cases.
• Able to demonstrate an excellent knowledge of planning legislation and regulations.
• Ability to organise workloads and manage time to strict deadlines.
• Experience working in a political and stakeholder-rich environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead on major and strategically important planning applications.
• Manage complex development proposals from pre-application through to determination and appeal.
• Present reports and recommendations to Planning Committees.
• Act as case officer for major and high-profile planning applications and appeals.
• Project manage strategic development sites.
• Negotiate community benefits through Section 106 and CIL.
• Provide expert planning advice to stakeholders and colleagues.
• Mentor and support colleagues, sharing planning expertise across the service.
• Investigate and respond to planning-related complaints and queries.

Skills

Planning expertise

Stakeholder management

Mentoring others

Time management

Education

Planning degree or RTPI eligible

Job description

North Yorkshire Council’s Planning Services is seeking a Principal Planning Officer to lead major and complex planning applications and guide strategic development projects. The role sits within a hybrid-working team that serves North Yorkshire’s diverse communities.

You will work on high-profile proposals, mentor colleagues, and influence decisions that shape the region’s economy and environment. A planning degree and RTPI eligibility are required, with experience in political and