We are investing in our Planning service in order to deliver our corporate priorities.  We are seeking enthusiastic, well organised and self-motivated individuals who can work as part of a team, but also individually using their own initiative to take up this role.  

Development and Housing Directorate – Located in the heart of the Lancashire, Preston is a vibrant city with a rich history, beautiful landscapes, and a thriving cultural scene. We are seeking a well organised and motivated individual, who is an experienced Town Planning professional, to take up a Principal Planning Officer role with the Development Management Team. 

In this Planning Officer role you will deal with a range of planning applications for development proposals across the City. As such you should have excellent communication and negotiation skills. The role will require you to have knowledge of the planning system as well as current planning legislation, policies and procedures.