Planning Officer

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Job summary

A North West London local authority seeks a motivated Planning Officer to join their Regeneration and Sustainable Development team. This role offers opportunities for career growth and focuses on development management, planning policy, or enforcement, contributing to sustainable development in the borough.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative planning team

Opportunity for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in local authority planning, enforcement, or policy team.
• Full UK driving licence required for site visits.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assess planning applications for residential and commercial schemes.
• Conduct site visits and stakeholder consultations.
• Prepare reports for planning committee decisions.

Skills

Knowledge of UK town planning legislation

Report writing

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification in town planning

Job description

Job Description

Location: North West London (Hybrid Working Available)
Contract Type: Temporary (Ongoing)
Pay Rate: Competitive – Based on Grade & Experience
Sector: Public Sector / Local Government

About the Role:
A North West London local authority is seeking a motivated and professional Planning Officer to join their Regeneration and Sustainable Development team. This is a career-graded role (G6–G9), offering the opportunity to grow within the organisation based on experience and performance. The role will focus on either development management, planning policy, or enforcement, depending on the successful candidate’s background.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a planner at various stages of their career to contribute to the delivery of high-quality, sustainable development across a dynamic and evolving London borough.

Key Responsibilities
Assess, manage, and report on planning applications across residential, commercial, and mixed-use schemes.
Support the delivery of high-quality development outcomes in line with and local policy.
Conduct site visits, stakeholder meetings, and consultations with and developers.
Prepare written reports and recommendations for delegated decisions or planning committee.
Provide general planning advice and respond to enquiries from the public and stakeholders.
Assist with enforcement investigations, policy development, and appeal preparation as required.
Monitor planning conditions and support project delivery through all stages of the development process.
Engage with internal teams, elected members, and external bodies to support the council’s strategic objectives.About You We welcome applications from candidates across the planning career spectrum:
Essential (depending on grade):

Knowledge of UK town planning legislation, development control, and local policy.
Relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in town planning or equivalent (RTPI-accredited ).
Strong report writing, negotiation, and communication skills.
Able to manage workloads, meet deadlines, and work effectively with minimal supervision.
Previous experience in a local authority planning, enforcement, or policy team.
Full UK driving licence (site visits required).What’s on Offer:
Competitive hourly rate (dependent on experience and grade).
Flexible working arrangements (hybrid available).
Collaborative and supportive planning team.
Opportunity for long-term contract and career progression within the council.Apply Now