Senior Planning Officer (Development Management)
Permanent
Planning Department
Salary Grade 8 £39,152 - £42,839 per annum, pay award pending
Full Time, 37 hours per week

Are you an experienced planning professional looking to work on high-profile, complex developments that shape the future of our district?

We are seeking a motivated and commercially aware Senior Planning Officer to play a key role in delivering major development schemes, negotiating significant planning obligations, and supporting the Council’s strategic growth ambitions.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of development management, focusing on complex and high-value planning applications, including those of corporate priority.

You will:

• Lead on the assessment and determination of complex pre-applications, planning applications, and appeals
• Support the delivery of major development sites across the district
• Negotiate planning obligations and secure maximum community benefits
• Promote and manage Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs)
• Represent the Council at Planning Committee, hearings, and Public Inquiries
• Act as an expert witness at appeals where required
• Build strong relationships with developers, agents, Members, and stakeholders
• Contribute to service improvement and innovation across the Planning function
• Support and mentor junior staff and contribute to training and development

About You

We are looking for a confident and capable planner with strong technical expertise and excellent communication skills.

Essential Requirements:

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RTPI)
• Extensive knowledge of the planning application process and legislative framework
• Proven experience of assessing and determining major planning applications
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage a complex workload
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly
• A proactive, flexible, and solutions-focused approach to work
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

If you would like more information about the role, please contact [email protected] or ring (01909) 533 533.

We offer a generous employee benefit package including 26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime and so much more. You can read about all our employee benefits here.

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About The Council

Interested in joining our team?
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We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and designed to ensure that everyone is treated equally at every stage.

If you need any help with your application, contact us at [email protected] or call 01909 533121, we are here to support you.

Closing date:    27 April 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your CV as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role. 

Interview date:  6 May 2026