Principal Planner

Burnley Borough Council; Burnley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Principal Planner in a forward-thinking council, where you'll play a pivotal role in delivering a responsive planning service that fosters sustainable growth. With Burnley experiencing significant economic and housing development, your expertise will be crucial in managing complex planning applications and appeals. This role promises diverse challenges that support your career ambitions while valuing work/life balance. Join a dedicated team committed to making Burnley a prime choice for business investment and a great place to live. If you're ready to advance your planning career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous Pension Scheme

Holiday Entitlement

Work/Life Balance Initiatives

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of planning processes and major applications.
• Experience in handling planning appeals with a practical approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver efficient planning service promoting sustainable growth.
• Work closely with Planning Team Manager on ambitious projects.

Skills

Planning Process Knowledge

Complex Planning Applications

Planning Appeals Experience

Town Planning Interest

Decision-Making Skills

Education

Degree in Planning or Related Field

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Burnley Councils Development Management Service as a Principal Planner. You will work as a senior member of a team to deliver a highly efficient and responsive planning service that promotes sustainable growth.

In recent years Burnley has seen significant economic and housing growth with sound planning at the heart of the Councils vision to make Burnley the first choice for business investment and as a place to live. We are seeking a key individual who will work closely with the Planning Team Manager and Head of Service to promoting and delivering our ambitious agenda. You will have a positive attitude that will bring a practical and supportive approach to development in the borough.

You will have a detailed knowledge of the planning process including experience of dealing with major and complex planning applications and planning appeals. You will also have a keen up to date interest in town planning and a highly developed skill set to deliver efficient planning decisions.

Burnley is a great place to work and if you are determined to progress your planning career then we can offer you a diverse and interesting challenge that will support your ambitions. We value our employees and offer a generous pension scheme, holiday entitlement and work/life balance initiatives.

This is a Politically Restricted Post within the meaning of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

For an informal discussion on the content of the job description or person specification, please contact Laura Golledge, Planning Team Manager on 01282 475993.

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