You will undertake all aspects of development management, with the objective of achieving quality planning decisions in a timely manner and ensuring that decisions are implemented in accordance with the relevant conditions.

Manage a caseload of pre-application enquiries, applications for planning permission, and other consenting regimes, as well as appeals submitted under the Town and Country Planning Acts and related legislation.

Provide planning and related advice.

Attend Planning Committee meetings and other relevant internal and external groups to present reports and represent the service.

Duties and responsibilities:

1. Act as case officer on complex planning applications with often competing material considerations and some controversial applications, including associated appeals work.
2. Project manage strategic development sites in accordance with legislation, policies, and guidance.
3. Undertake site inspections and attend site meetings, including formal Committee Site Visits.
4. Negotiate community benefits from development proposals through legal agreements, including section 106 obligations and Community Infrastructure Levy payments, in line with Council policies.
5. Investigate and respond to queries and complaints about the planning service made under the Council's corporate complaints policy and Ombudsman investigations when required.

The service has embraced modern work practices, enabling colleagues to work from home, other offices, and client premises. We promote teamwork for development, connection, and collaboration, working where it is most productive. You will be provided with technology to ensure efficient and effective work, along with comprehensive benefits including an excellent pension scheme, enhanced holidays, and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

You will have full support from the service to develop your knowledge and skills, helping you progress in your career.

Minimum qualifications and skills:

• Degree, Post-Graduate Degree, or Masters in Planning or related subject.
• Eligible for Membership of RTPI.
• Experience working on major and complex cases.
• Excellent knowledge of planning legislation and regulations.
• Effective customer care skills, including managing customer expectations.
• Ability to organize workloads and manage time effectively to meet strict deadlines.

The role is hybrid, involving work from home and from one of our office locations in Selby, Richmond, Northallerton, Skipton, or Harrogate. You will be responsible for an allocated area within the region.

Join one of the largest planning services in the country! We are seeking a Principal Planning Officer to join North Yorkshire Council’s Planning Services.

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North Yorkshire Council's Planning Services are central to community development, helping communities grow and thrive across a diverse landscape. We work on a variety of projects, from domestic to national infrastructure, offering opportunities for professional growth and meaningful contribution. If you are ambitious about a career in Planning, now is an excellent time to join us as we invest in building a world-class planning service that is community-focused at a local level.