Planning Policy jobs
Local plans, strategic planning, evidence and neighbourhood planning, mostly with councils.
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New★ PremiumCloses 22 November
Planning Policy Team Leader Dover District Council · Whitfield, South East
Starting from £57,044 pro rata including car allowance of £7,819
New★ PremiumCloses 8 November
Interim Head of Planning North Lincolnshire Council · Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber
JNC Band 5 £67,114 to £73,627 per year, inclusive of 6% in lieu of a lease car
New★ PremiumCloses 1 November
Head of Planning Policy Preston City Council · Preston, North West
£55,224 to £56,293 per annum
★ PremiumPosted 6 weeks ago
Principal Planning Policy Officer West Northamptonshire Council · Northampton, East Midlands
£51,224 - £54,605
New★ PremiumCloses 1 November
Senior Planning Policy Officer Hull City Council · Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber
£36,363 - £39,152
New★ PremiumPosted 2 days ago
Planning Policy Officer Chichester District Council · Chichester, South East
£33,119 to £39,481
★ PremiumPosted 4 weeks ago
Principal Planning Policy Officer (Local Planning) Chichester District Council · Chichester, South East
£47,665 to £51,928
NewCloses 23 November
Associate / Associate Director - Planning Policy Leader North Arup · Manchester, North West
Competitive
NewPosted 2 days ago
Planner / Senior Planner Marrons · Manchester, North West
Competitive
NewPosted 2 days ago
Associate Planner / Associate Director Planner Marrons · Bristol, South West
Competitive
NewCloses 20 November
Graduate Planner Barratt Redrow · Congleton, North West
Competitive
NewPosted 2 days ago
Town Planning Manager Breedon · Breedon on the Hill, East Midlands
Competitive
NewCloses 1 November
Planning Policy Lead West of England Combined Authority · Bristol, South West
£65,787 – £71,964
NewCloses 30 October
Planning Manager Barratt Redrow · Congleton, North West
Competitive
NewPosted 2 days ago
Associate Planner Carter Jonas · London
Competitive
NewPosted 2 days ago
Senior Planner to Associate Director Marrons · Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber
Competitive
NewCloses 13 November
Principal Planning Policy Officer Oadby and Wigston Borough Council · Oadby, East Midlands
£44,253 – £47,664
NewCloses 9 November
Forward Planning Assistant Mid Devon District Council · Tiverton, South West
£29,543 – £32,046
NewCloses 8 November
Chief Officer - Strategic Place Planning Aberdeen City Council · Aberdeen, Scotland
£109,032
NewCloses 3 November
Senior Planner Blackpool Council / Fylde Council · Blackpool, North West
£43,149 – £47,665
NewCloses 2 November
Head of Planning The Broads Authority · Norwich, East of England
£49,817 – £51,928
NewCloses 1 November
Head of Service - Planning Policy Wrexham Council · Wrexham, Wales
£62,139 – £65,930
NewCloses 30 October
Principal Planning & Infrastructure Officer (CIL & S106) Spelthorne Borough Council · Staines-upon-Thames, South East
£50,410 – £61,653
NewCloses 30 October
Planning Strategy Lead Dartford Borough Council · Dartford, South East
£65,100
NewCloses 28 October
Senior Planning Officer (Career Grade) Great Yarmouth Borough Council · Great Yarmouth, East of England
£33,672 – £47,664
NewCloses 30 October
Principal Planning Policy Officer (two posts) Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council · Basingstoke, South East
£52,295
NewCloses 27 October
Team Leader (Planning Policy) Liverpool City Council · Liverpool, North West
£58,543 – £64,645
NewCloses 23 November
Senior Town Planner - Policy Planning Arup · Newcastle, North East
Competitive
NewPosted 3 days ago
Planning Director Boyer Planning · London
Competitive
NewAgencyPosted 3 days ago
Associate / Associate DirectorNational planning consultancy Tarson · Leeds, Bristol or Reading, Yorkshire and…
£58,000 – £75,000 + benefits (guide)
NewAgencyPosted 3 days ago
Senior Planner / Senior Planning OfficerIndependent planning consultancy Tarson · Colchester, East of England
£38,000 – £50,000 + benefits (guide)
NewAgencyPosted 3 days ago
Principal PlannerNational planning consultancy Tarson · Newcastle upon Tyne, North East
£48,000 – £60,000 + benefits (guide)
FeaturedPosted 6 weeks ago
Principal Planning Policy Officer Royal Borough of Greenwich · Woolwich, London
£52,194 - £57,402
Posted 5 weeks ago
Senior Planning Officer (Policy) Stoke on Trent City Council · Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands
£46,579 - £49,817
About the role
What does a Planning Policy do?
Planning policy officers prepare the plans that guide development: local plans, supplementary guidance, design codes and neighbourhood plans. Most policy jobs are with councils, with others at consultancies, developers and national bodies.
The work is research and evidence led, from housing need and land supply to infrastructure and climate, and includes public consultation and examination in public.
What the job involves
- Preparing local plans and planning guidance
- Building the evidence base and monitoring
- Running consultations and engaging communities
- Preparing for and attending examinations
Planning Policy FAQs
How much does a Planning Policy earn?
Live Planning Policy adverts on PLANNINGJOBS.COM range from about £29,543 to £109,032, depending on the employer, location and experience.
Who is hiring Planning Policys right now?
Dover District Council, North Lincolnshire Council, Preston City Council, West Northamptonshire Council, Hull City Council and others have live planning policy roles.

