Planning Committee Member

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization committed to the regeneration of a vibrant urban district in London. As a Planning Committee Member, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Old Oak and Park Royal area, ensuring that new developments meet high standards of design and sustainability. This position offers a unique chance to impact the lives of Londoners by supporting the creation of homes, jobs, and amenities that reflect the diverse needs of the community. If you are passionate about urban development and have relevant experience, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, development, or regeneration.
• Ability to operate in a public, accountable environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning applications and new policies.
• Attend monthly committee meetings and site visits.

Skills

Planning Experience

Development Knowledge

Legal Understanding

Regeneration Experience

Education

Relevant Degree

Job description

OLD OAK AND PARK ROYAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (OPDC)

Planning Committee Member

Appointment to the Planning Committee of the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC).

The Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) is the Mayor of London’s statutory regeneration agency and local planning authority. Our task is to ensure the £1.7bn investment in HS2’s Old Oak Common Station catalyses a successful, sustainable and substantial regenerated district in our part of west London and is a project on a scale comparable to the largest regeneration projects of recent decades.

Covering 650 hectares, including the Park Royal industrial estate, the Grand Union Canal and extensive development sites, Old Oak and Park Royal has the potential to deliver over 25,000 homes and tens of thousands of jobs, generating an estimated £7.5bn to the London and UK economy.

We are looking for a new independent member of our Planning Committee to help us deliver this ambition; someone who shares our passion to create a great new urban district with thousands of new homes, jobs and amenities for local communities and newcomers alike.

You will be joining at an exciting time for OPDC, with our delivery team currently in pre-application discussions for the Old Oak masterplan that includes 9,000 homes, 11,000 jobs and three million square feet of commercial space.

With nearly 6,000 homes already built or under construction, and a pipeline of over 6,000 more, our planning committee will play a key role in ensuring that these plans, and all new developments contribute to our wider vision and provide the highest quality of design, sustainability and inclusivity. You will join other independents and local borough representatives both to determine planning applications, support our forthcoming Local Plan review and contribute to new planning policies and supplementary guidance.

This is a real opportunity for individuals who wish to improve the lives of Londoners, supporting the capital’s diversity, and play a significant part in the UK’s economic growth prospects.

The time commitment will include an initial training session, monthly Planning Committee meetings in person, monthly online briefing meetings and site visits which are likely to be quarterly.

With a strong commitment to West London and its communities, you must be able to operate in a high profile, publicly accountable environment, ideally with relevant planning, development, legal or wider regeneration experience.

OPDC is firmly committed to reflecting and championing the rich diversity of the communities with which we work, and we welcome applications that reflect this. We welcome applications from women and those people of colour as they are currently underrepresented on our Planning Committee.

For more information about Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation, please visit: Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) | London City Hall

Pleaseclick hereto view the Candidate Briefing Pack

To apply for this role, please provide the following documents:

·An up-to-date CV including:

• Your contact details.
• Employment, public appointments and qualifications history.
• Names and details of two references who are willing to provide a reference.
• Information regarding any Directorships you hold.

·A supporting statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining the unique contribution you can make to the Planning Committee and how this contribution would be seen in action, as well as your fit against the essential experience criteria set out in the Person Specification.

·Diversity Monitoring Form. If you do not wish to declare any particular characteristics you can choose ‘prefer not to say’.Please click here to view the Diversity Monitoring Form

All three documents should be submitted to the OPDC HR department on [e-mail]. Please note that without all three documents, we cannot consider your submission as a complete application.

Please also advise of your contact details, eligibility, interview availability and if any OPDC or GLA employees are known to you.

The deadline for receipt of completed applications: Monday 2 June 2025 at 23:59.

If you have a disability which may cause difficulty in completing an online application form or have any queries regarding the application process, or if you require this recruitment pack in an alternative format, please contact OPDC HR.

For further information regarding this role please contact, Emma Williamson, our Director of Planning, [e-mail]

Thank you for taking the time and effort to apply for this role. All data is processed in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act.