Principal Planning Officer P122
| Company: | Wax Recruitment Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £41.69 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Loughborough, LE11 2TX |
| Working pattern: | Hybrid - 2 days remote |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Job title: Principal Planning Officer P122
Job Category: Housing
Location Council Offices, Southfield Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2TX, Charnwood Borough Council
Hours per week 37.50
Salary: £41.69 per hour
2 days remote, 3 days in the office
Purpose of Job:
To assist the Team Leaders in the delivery of development management services in the two area teams and by deal with applications relating to the control of development.
Working Relationships
Internal - Heads of Service, senior officers, corporate working groups, elected members
External - Applicants, developers/agents, government agencies, the public, the media
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Handle all types of application, but with specific responsibility for major and the more controversial proposals, including:
a. Provide pre-application advice
b. Site inspections and surveys;
c. Research;
d. Consultation with stakeholders; including the public, statutory consultees and amenity and community organizations;
e. Negotiations with applicants and professional agents including leading negotiations on Section 106 Agreement~;
f. Assisting Councillors, Town and Parish Councils and others to understand proposals;
g. Lead the Development Team for major applications and Planning Performance Agreements and provide feedback to the Project Manager as required
h. Preparation of reports on applications, including for committee, with recommendations based on national and local planning policies and guidance and professional judgment;
i. Presentation of applications and related items at meetings of the Plans
and Regulatory Committees
2 Assist and where applicable deputise for the Team Leader Major Growth
3 Prepare planning appeal evidence and appear as an expert witness for the Council at Public Inquiries, Informal Hearings and prepare statements for Written Representation appeals.
4 Appear as a witness for the Council in the Magistrates and Crown Court as required.
5 Provide pre-application advice on complex and/or major development proposals, including acting as lead officer co-ordinating the views of all relevant parties, and respond to general enquiries from all stakeholders of the service.
6 Advise other members of the teams on difficult issues with which they are involved.
7 Liaise with and assist the planning enforcement unit in the conduct of investigations and preparation of cases for enforcement action.
8 Liaise with Senior Officers of other departments regarding development possibilities on Council owned and other land.
9 Assist the Head of Planning & Regeneration in the management of projects and the supervision of staff in undertaking complex and challenging assignments
10 To promote the personal development of team members by providing supervision, guidance and assistance as necessary and identifying their training and development needs to ensure they have the skills needed to achieve agreed service related and corporate objectives.
11 Contribute to the continuous improvement in the delivery of customer satisfaction ensuring all work is carried out to meet agreed expectations for customer service and defined performance indicators.
Note:
This job description outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the position and is designed for the benefit of both the post holder and the Council in understanding the prime functions of the post. It should not be regarded as exclusive nor exhaustive as there may be other duties and requirements associated with and covered by the grading of the post.
In particular it should be noted that the job is designed primarily to manage the delivery of Major Development. However, the Service is committed to the development of a flexible staff structure equipped with the broad range of skills and abilities required to
ensure the attainment and maintenance of high standards of service delivery in all aspects of the Planning and Regeneration Service. Accordingly the post may be seconded to assist other functions within the Service subject to overall demands placed upon it.
Management has the right to vary the duties after consultation with you.
This job description is current at August 2013
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Job Title:
Principal Planning Officer (Major Development)
Grade:
P02
Post:
P111
Accountable to:
Team Leader Major Development
Directorate:
Housing, Planning, Regeneration and Regulatory Services
Responsible for:
None
Service:
Planning and Regeneration Services
Group:
Development Management
Criteria
Essential
Desirable
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