Principal Planning Policy Lead – Local Plan & Growth

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is seeking two Principal Planning Policy Officers to help shape policy and strategic planning across urban and rural areas in the South East. You will work on Local Plan preparation, design codes, and neighbourhood planning while supporting regeneration and delivery programs.

The role requires RTPI-accredited qualifications, strong policy knowledge, and excellent stakeholder engagement to influence decisions and shape development in the borough.

Qualifications

• RTPI-accredited degree or postgraduate qualification and RTPI membership.
• Experience in planning policy and Local Plan preparation and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation, policy and guidance.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Ability to analyse complex information and develop robust planning policies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Confidence to present information to a wide range of audiences and build effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement planning policy documents under the new planning system.
• Commission and manage evidence-based studies that inform policy development.
• Provide expert planning advice to councillors, colleagues, developers, stakeholders and local communities.
• Support the council's infrastructure, regeneration and delivery programmes.
• Lead planning policy work on major strategic development sites.
• Work closely with rural communities on neighbourhood planning initiatives.
• Contribute to significant regeneration and urban extension projects.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

RTPI-accredited degree

RTPI membership

Job description

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is seeking two Principal Planning Policy Officers to help shape policy and strategic planning across urban and rural areas in the South East. You will work on Local Plan preparation, design codes, and neighbourhood planning while supporting regeneration and delivery programs.

The role requires RTPI-accredited qualifications, strong policy knowledge, and excellent stakeholder engagement to influence decisions and shape development in the borough.