Principal Planning Lead: Major Projects & Growth

Northyorks; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Annual leave 28 days+

LGPS pension

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a Principal Planning Officer to lead major and complex development projects within a diverse North Yorkshire area. This role requires delivering expert planning advice, ensuring compliance with policy and legislation, and guiding decisions that shape communities and the environment.

You will mentor colleagues, collaborate with stakeholders, and play a pivotal role in developing a world-class planning service while maintaining a community-focused local presence.

Qualifications

• Degree, post-graduate degree or master's in planning or related subject.
• Eligible for RTPI membership.
• Experience working on major and complex planning cases.
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation and regulations.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet strict deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a political, stakeholder-rich environment.
• Experience mentoring or supervising planning colleagues.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Planning expertise

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Time management

Policy navigation

Education

Degree in Planning

RTPI eligible

Job description

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a Principal Planning Officer to lead major and complex development projects within a diverse North Yorkshire area. This role requires delivering expert planning advice, ensuring compliance with policy and legislation, and guiding decisions that shape communities and the environment.

You will mentor colleagues, collaborate with stakeholders, and play a pivotal role in developing a world-class planning service while maintaining a community-focused local presence.