Senior Town Planner - Lead on Complex Apps & Appeals

Osborne Richardson; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Osborne Richardson is seeking a Principle Town Planner for an East London Local Authority. You will lead on pre-application advice, high-level planning applications, negotiations on complex proposals, and secure community infrastructure benefits via Section 106 agreements.

You will coordinate the planning appeal function, acting as the lead officer at Public Inquiries, hearings, and written representations, while mentoring junior colleagues in a welcoming team.

Qualifications

• Significant town planning experience in a local authority.
• Strong knowledge of statutory and policy planning frameworks.
• Minimum degree level; professional accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead on pre-application advice and high-level planning applications.
• Negotiate complex proposals and secure Section 106 benefits.
• Coordinate planning appeals; represent the Council at inquiries, hearings, and written representations.
• Mentor junior officers within the Development Management team.

Skills

Town planning experience

Negotiation & Section 106

Mentoring juniors

Public inquiries / hearings

Spokesperson / communication

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Professional accreditation (RTPI/APA)

Job description

Osborne Richardson is seeking a Principle Town Planner for an East London Local Authority. You will lead on pre-application advice, high-level planning applications, negotiations on complex proposals, and secure community infrastructure benefits via Section 106 agreements.

You will coordinate the planning appeal function, acting as the lead officer at Public Inquiries, hearings, and written representations, while mentoring junior colleagues in a welcoming team.