Principal Planning Policy Officer

Carrington West is assisting their local authority client based in the South West in the search for a Principal Planning Policy Officer to join their town planning department on an initial 6-month contract, then rolling.

We are seeking a confident and experienced Planning Professional to support the council in the preparation of the new local plan. This includes reviewing draft consultation documents, selecting site options, and procuring evidence.

Responsibilities include:

1. Preparing and supervising the work for the local plan, including:
2. The Local Development Scheme (LDS) to timetable and monitor the plan's preparation
3. Ensuring compliance with the Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) and reviewing it
4. Identifying site allocations and preparing policies for planning applications
5. Ensuring legal compliance and consistency with the National Planning Policy Framework and guidance
6. Developing Supplementary Planning Documents and conducting Sustainability Appraisals/Strategic Environmental Assessments
7. Conducting infrastructure needs assessments and viability appraisals

Applicants must have strong knowledge of relevant planning legislation, including the Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, the Town and Country Planning Act 2010, and recent reforms. Experience in preparing a Local Plan up to examination and giving evidence at a Local Plan examination is essential.

Preferred qualifications include a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration, or a related discipline, and eligibility for RTPI membership.

The council offers hybrid working arrangements. The pay rate is £50 per day (negotiable based on experience). The Job Ref is 59481.

For a confidential discussion, contact Cameron de Wit at , or email or .

Carrington West's Town Planning Recruitment Team supplies clients across the UK on both permanent and contract basis at all seniority levels. If this role is not suitable, feel free to apply for other roles, including unadvertised opportunities.