Principal Planning Officer

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading municipal agency in London seeks a Planning Manager to oversee strategic planning applications and manage a large annual workload of development proposals. The role involves significant responsibilities including liaising with stakeholders, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with planning legislation. The ideal candidate will have relevant educational qualifications, chartered status, and experience in managing complex planning processes.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in Town Planning.
• Chartered membership of RTPI or equivalent professional body.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning performance agreements and discussions for strategic development proposals.
• Supervise junior staff and manage a caseload of applications and appeals.
• Represent the Development Management Service in meetings with various stakeholders.

Skills

Knowledge of current Development Management practice

ICT knowledge and aptitude

Use of specialist planning software

Staff management and development

Education

Degree in a relevant Town Planning discipline

Chartered Member of RTPI or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Role Purpose

• Support the effective renewal and regeneration of the London Borough
• To lead the preparation and management of planning performance agreements and pre-application discussions for strategic development proposals.
• To manage a caseload of strategic planning applications delivering significant levels of investment within the Borough and make recommendations to Planning Committee.

Role Dimensions

• Supervision of projects as required.
• Training and mentoring of junior staff.
• Support the efficient management of the annual workload of the Development Management teams, currently comprising Approximately 5,000 planning applications per annum, Approximately 100 appeals

Responsibilities

• Instruction of Planning Solicitors on enforcement and related matters.
• Dealing with general enquiries from elected Members, prospective developers and members of the public, on all development management and related matters.
• Liaison with and support for the Policy Section in the preparation, monitoring and review of the Local Development Framework.
• Liaison with the Councils Landscape Group in the preparation of Tree Preservation Orders and cases concerning the felling, lopping or topping of trees under the provisions of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and associated legislation.
• Represent, as required, the Development Management Service at meetings with other Services, Groups and Council Departments, government departments, statutory bodies, developers, community and other groups, and the general public.
• The duties listed above are not exhaustive and may vary including requirements to undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the grade and level of post.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of current Development Management practice, procedures and legislation.
• ICT knowledge and aptitude
• Use of specialist planning software
• Recent experience of Development Management dealing with more complex planning applications and appeals
• Experience of committee presentations
• Staff management and development
• Experience of managing planning applications in project managed environments

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or professional qualification in a relevant Town Planning discipline.
• Chartered Member of the RTPI or equivalent professional body
• Evidence of continuous professional development