Principal Planning Officer

North Yorkshire Council; Selby; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom seeks a Principal Planning Officer to lead on complex planning applications and provide expert advice. You will manage various cases, negotiate community benefits, and represent the service in public meetings. Ideal candidates will have a degree in planning or a related field and experience with major cases. The role includes hybrid working supported by effective technologies.

Benefits

Hybrid working with flexible hours

28 days annual leave, increasing to 34

Generous pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree, Post-Graduate Degree or master's in planning or related subject.
• Evidence of working on major and complex cases.
• Ability to organize workloads and manage time to strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Acting as case officer for major and high-profile planning applications.
• Project managing strategic development sites.
• Negotiating community benefits through Section 106 agreements.

Skills

Expert planning advice

Negotiation skills

Project management

Excellent knowledge of planning legislation

Education

Degree in planning or related subject

Eligible for Membership of RTPI

Job description

Overview

As a Principal Planning Officer, you\'ll lead on complex and strategic planning applications, ensuring high-quality outcomes that align with local and national policy. You\'ll manage a varied caseload, provide expert advice, and represent the service at planning committees and public meetings.

Responsibilities

• Acting as case officer for major and often high-profile planning applications and appeals.
• Project managing strategic development sites.
• Negotiating community benefits through Section 106 agreements and CIL.
• Providing expert planning advice to stakeholders and colleagues.
• Investigating and responding to planning-related complaints and queries.
• Act as case officer on complex planning applications with often competing material considerations and some controversial applications including associated appeals work.
• Project management of strategic development sites in accordance with legislation, policies, and guidance.
• Undertake site inspections, attend site meetings including formal Committee Site Visits.
• Negotiate community benefits from development proposals through legal agreements in line with Council policies including Section 106 obligations and/or Community Infrastructure Levy payments.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree, Post-Graduate Degree or master\'s in planning or related subject
• Eligible for Membership of RTPI
• Evidence of working on major and complex cases.
• Able to demonstrate an excellent knowledge of planning legislation and regulations.
• Ability to organise workloads and manage time to strict deadlines.
• Hybrid working: Work from home and from office locations in Selby, Richmond, Northallerton, Skipton, or Harrogate. You will be responsible for an allocated area within the region.

About the Team

North Yorkshire Council\'s Planning Services are at the heart of change, helping communities grow and thrive across one of the most diverse landscapes in the UK. As a team, we work on a diverse set of projects, from domestic through to national infrastructure, offering opportunities for staff to develop expertise and contribute to projects that shape our area. If you are ambitious about your future in Planning this is a great time to join us as we invest in building a world class planning service, whilst being community focussed on a local level.

Benefits

• Hybrid working with flexible working practices and hours, supported by effective technologies that enable you to work remotely.
• A generous annual leave offer; 28 days of holiday (pro-rata), increasing to 34 days after 5 years\' service - plus public holidays.
• A generous pension through our Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Diverse and meaningful work: From domestic developments to nationally significant infrastructure, you\'ll be at the heart of projects that shape our region.
• Supportive team culture: Work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
• Career development: We\'re committed to helping you grow, with access to training, mentoring, and progression opportunities.