4 principal planning officer jobs found

Principal Planning Officer – Development Management (Major Applications/PPA) South East England | Remote (with site visits) | 6-Month Rolling Contract | Inside IR35 We are currently supporting a Local Authority in the South East of England seeking an experienced Principal Planning Officer to provide specialist support within their Development Management function, with a particular focus on strategic major applications and Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs). This role requires an individual who can hit the ground running, confidently managing a complex caseload of large-scale applications while operating within a fast-paced local authority environment. Key Responsibilities * Lead on the assessment and determination of major planning applications, including complex and strategic schemes * Manage multiple major applications concurrently, ensuring delivery within statutory timeframes and PPA milestones * Undertake site inspections and provide professional planning...

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in Essex in their search for a Principal Planning Policy Officer to join their Town Planning department.   This is a 6-month temporary opportunity for a Principal Planning Officer who has experience in plan-making, good planning policy knowledge and who is available to start date on short notice. Please note this role is offered on a hybrid working basis.   Accountabilities Undertaking complex work in relation to the preparation of the Castle Point Plan including: ·Reviewing and interpreting complex evidence base documents and formulating policies that respond to the outcomes of that evidence. ·Undertaking analysis of data and information to create evidence to support plan making and decision taking. This includes statutory reporting. ·Advising members of the options and challenges they need to address through the Castle Point Plan and incorporating their feedback into policies. ·Drafting of policies and...

Principal Enforcement Officer – Planning Enforcement South East England | Hybrid (2 days site visits) | 6-Month Rolling Contract | Inside IR35 We are currently working with a Local Authority in the South East of England seeking an experienced Principal Enforcement Officer to support their Planning Enforcement function on an interim basis. This is a key role within the team, requiring an individual who can independently manage a complex caseload, provide senior-level expertise, and drive enforcement outcomes across a varied portfolio of cases. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage a caseload of complex planning enforcement cases, including high-profile and sensitive matters * Investigate alleged breaches of planning control, including site inspections (2 days per week) * Prepare and serve enforcement notices, breach of condition notices, stop notices, and related legal documentation * Provide professional advice on planning enforcement legislation, policy, and...

Senior Planning Policy Officer – Local Plan (Evidence, Strategy & Early Drafting) Central England | Remote / Hybrid | 6‑Month Rolling Contract | Outside IR35 (£40–£50/h) A Local Authority in Central England is embarking on the early stages of preparing a new Local Plan, and they are seeking an experienced Senior Planning Policy Officer to support evidence gathering, policy development, and project coordination. Reporting directly to the Principal Planning Policy Officer, you’ll help shape the strategic foundations of the plan and ensure early milestones are delivered with clarity and momentum. This role suits someone who understands the realities of Local Plan production, can work independently, and brings strong technical insight into policy formulation. Key Responsibilities * Local Plan evidence base — Lead topic papers, baseline assessments, and data analysis to inform emerging strategy * Policy development — Draft early policy options, supporting text, and...