Principal Planning Officer: Major Projects & Growth

North Yorkshire Council; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual leave 28–34 days (pro‑rata)

LGPS pension

Supportive team culture

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council’s Planning Service is seeking a Principal Planning Officer to manage a diverse portfolio of major and complex planning applications. You will guide strategic development projects and influence decisions affecting communities, economy and environment.

Hybrid working enables remote and local engagement within your patch. The role requires extensive planning experience, knowledge of legislation, and the ability to mentor colleagues while navigating a political and

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in planning or related subject; RTPI eligibility or membership.
• Experience working on major and complex planning cases.
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation and regulations.

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.

Skills

Major planning experience

Legislation knowledge

Time management

Political/stakeholder engagement

Mentoring/supervising

Education

Degree in planning or related subject

Post-graduate degree / master's in planning

Eligible for RTPI membership

Job description

North Yorkshire Council’s Planning Service is seeking a Principal Planning Officer to manage a diverse portfolio of major and complex planning applications. You will guide strategic development projects and influence decisions affecting communities, economy and environment.

Hybrid working enables remote and local engagement within your patch. The role requires extensive planning experience, knowledge of legislation, and the ability to mentor colleagues while navigating a political and