Principal Planning Policy Lead - Shape Growth & Regeneration

Basingstoke; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is seeking two Principal Planning Policy Officers to deliver high-quality planning policy and guide Local Plan preparation. You will manage evidence-based studies, advise councillors and stakeholders, and drive policy on major sites, urban extensions, and neighbourhood planning.

The role requires RTPI accreditation, active involvement in Local Plan implementation, and strong project-management and communication skills to support regeneration and sustainable

Qualifications

• RTPI-accredited degree or RTPI qualification.
• RTPI membership.
• Experience in planning policy and Local Plan preparation.
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation, policy and guidance.

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.

Skills

Planning policy

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Education

RTPI-accredited degree or RTPI postgraduate qualification

RTPI membership

Job description

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is seeking two Principal Planning Policy Officers to deliver high-quality planning policy and guide Local Plan preparation. You will manage evidence-based studies, advise councillors and stakeholders, and drive policy on major sites, urban extensions, and neighbourhood planning.

The role requires RTPI accreditation, active involvement in Local Plan implementation, and strong project-management and communication skills to support regeneration and sustainable