Principal Planner

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We are seeking an experienced Principal Planner to lead the assessment and delivery of complex planning projects across a varied portfolio. This is an influential role for a confident professional who can provide sound, strategic advice, manage competing priorities and support high-quality outcomes. You will work with applicants, consultants, public bodies, community representatives and internal stakeholders, ensuring that proposals are assessed fairly, efficiently and in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and best practice.

Your responsibilities will include managing major and sensitive planning applications from pre-application discussions through to recommendation and determination; preparing clear, well-reasoned reports; presenting advice and recommendations to committees or senior decision-makers; and monitoring conditions, obligations and implementation requirements. You will also contribute to planning policy, development frameworks, design reviews and wider service improvements. The role will involve mentoring less experienced colleagues, coordinating multidisciplinary input, responding to complex enquiries and representing the service at meetings, consultations and, where required, hearings or appeals.

You will bring substantial professional experience in town planning or a closely related field, together with a relevant degree or equivalent qualification and current professional membership where applicable. A strong understanding of planning legislation, policy, development management procedures and environmental or infrastructure considerations is essential. You should be able to interpret complex information, balance competing interests and produce concise, defensible recommendations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, along with the confidence to negotiate, influence and explain technical matters to a range of audiences. We are looking for someone organised, pragmatic and collaborative, with sound judgement, attention to detail and a commitment to delivering transparent, consistent and customer-focused planning services.

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Added 31/07/2026
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