Principal Planner: Development Management (Hybrid)

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited is seeking a Principal Planner for a Local Authority Development Management team. The role supports an ongoing service improvement programme, manages a backlog of planning applications, and delivers high customer service while coordinating with area teams.

The position is remote/hybrid with preferred office attendance 1–2 days per week, 35 hours per week, and requires travel for site visits and committee meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Development Management for planning applications.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of national planning legislation and local policies.
• Proven customer service skills and ability to handle difficult interactions.
• Capable of making independent planning decisions.
• Willingness to travel for site visits and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process a varied caseload of planning applications, from minor to major.
• Progress backlog applications efficiently and independently.
• Provide excellent customer service to applicants and customers.
• Apply national procedures alongside local policies.
• Undertake site visits as required, possibly in batches.
• Work flexibly across Development Management area teams.
• Liaise with area team leaders and sign off completed cases.
• Attend planning committee meetings on Thursday evenings if required.

Skills

Development Management

Customer service

Independent decision-making

Travel willingness

Policy knowledge

Job description

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited is seeking a Principal Planner for a Local Authority Development Management team. The role supports an ongoing service improvement programme, manages a backlog of planning applications, and delivers high customer service while coordinating with area teams.

The position is remote/hybrid with preferred office attendance 1–2 days per week, 35 hours per week, and requires travel for site visits and committee meetings as needed.