Principal Planning Officer

Principal Planning Officer (Major Applications)

Team: Planning and Development

Location: Coalville (minimum one day per week in office; site visits required)

Job Purpose

To lead on the assessment and determination of major and complex planning applications, provide high-quality pre-application advice, and manage planning appeals. This role focuses solely on major applications and does not include line management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

* Assess, negotiate and determine major planning applications in line with legislation and policy.

* Prepare clear, robust committee reports and present applications at Planning Committee.

* Provide strategic pre-application advice to developers and stakeholders.

* Prepare appeal statements and represent the Council at hearings and inquiries.

* Act as a key professional contact for Members, applicants, consultees and the public.

Requirements

* Degree in Town Planning (or related discipline).

* RTPI membership (or eligible).

* Significant experience handling major planning applications.

* Strong report writing, negotiation and presentation skills.

Additional Information

* Must live within one hour of Coalville.

* Attendance at evening meetings required
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed