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.