Principal Planning Officer

Haymarket Media Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the City of Westminster is seeking a Planning Manager to oversee major planning applications. The successful candidate will lead on complex applications, engage with stakeholders, and represent the council at committee meetings. The role requires strong knowledge of UK planning legislation and effective communication skills, with preferred RTPI Chartered status. This position offers a dynamic environment focused on impactful community planning.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Development Management, particularly major applications.
• Strong understanding of UK planning legislation and procedures.
• Confident communicator with committee presentation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex major applications from pre-app through to decision.
• Prepare and present reports to Planning Committee.
• Provide expert planning advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with planning legislation and local policy.
• Represent the council in negotiations and public forums.

Skills

Development Management

UK planning legislation

Communication skills

Education

RTPI Chartered

Job description

You will be responsible for managing a caseload of major planning applications, including residential schemes of up to 300-400 units. The role involves direct engagement with developers, stakeholders, and elected members, and requires confident representation of the council at committee.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex major applications from pre-app through to decision
• Prepare and present reports to Planning Committee
• Provide expert planning advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with planning legislation and local policy
• Represent the council in negotiations and public forums

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Development Management, particularly major applications
• Strong understanding of UK planning legislation and procedures
• Confident communicator with committee presentation experience
• RTPI Chartered (or eligible) preferred
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team