Principal Planning Officer (Development Management)

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East of England

£55 - £58 Per Hour

Full Time

Planning

20 August 2025

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An East Anglia-based Local Authority is seeking an experienced and driven Principal Planning Officer to join their Development Management team on a 6-month interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to play a key role in progressing a diverse caseload of complex and high-impact planning applications.

About the Role

The successful candidate will act as case officer for a very large-scale major application plus some Planning Performance Agreement schemes which are at pre-application stage. The focus would be working on an 800-unit Residential scheme in the Greenbelt. This particular application was refuse.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Preparing clear, well-reasoned officer reports and conditions
  • Liaising with developers, legal teams, consultees, and stakeholders
  • Ensuring weekly performance deadlines are met
  • Representing the authority at hearings, inquiries, and committee meetings as required

What We're Looking For

You'll need to be a proactive and capable planning professional who can work independently while maintaining service quality and timeliness. You should have:

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in handling complex and major planning applications within a local authority setting
  • Experience in appeals, including Hearings and Public Inquiries
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Solid understanding of urban design, development economics, and planning legislation
  • Proficiency with Office 365 and planning software/document management systems
  • A valid driving licence and willingness to attend occasional evening meetings

Why Apply?

  • Flexible hybrid working - with only one in-office day per week
  • Opportunity to lead on meaningful developments within a supportive team
  • Competitive rate up to £58/hour (inside IR35)
  • Join a well-structured service with high expectations and clear processes

Interested?

Please contact Billy at Park Avenue Recruitment on 07763 200416 or email billy@park-avenue.co.uk to apply or discuss the role in more detail.

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