Principal Planner

Principal Planner Salary: £47,181–£51,356 per annum Location: Selby, North Yorkshire Job Type: Full Time Are you ready to take the next step in your planning career? Join one of the largest planning services in the country – the Planning Services at North Yorkshire Council. We are looking for a Principal Planning Officer to lead complex and strategic planning applications, ensuring high‑quality outcomes that align with local and national policy. About the Team North Yorkshire Council’s Planning Services are at the heart of change, helping communities grow across one of the most diverse landscapes in the UK. We work on domestic and national infrastructure projects, offering opportunities to develop expertise and shape our region. Role Summary As a Principal Planning Officer, you’ll manage a varied caseload, provide expert advice, represent the service at planning committees and public meetings, and lead the planning process for major and high‑profile applications. Key Responsibilities Lead as case officer for major and often high‑profile planning applications and appeals. Project‑manage strategic development sites. Negotiate community benefits through Section 106 agreements and Community Infrastructure Levy. Provide expert planning advice to stakeholders and colleagues. Investigate and respond to planning‑related complaints and queries. Duties Act as case officer on complex planning applications with competing material considerations. Project‑manage strategic development sites in accordance with legislation, policies and guidance. Undertake site inspections and attend site meetings, including formal Committee Site Visits. Negotiate community benefits from development proposals through legal agreements in line with Council policies. Knowledge and Experience Degree, Post‑Graduate Degree or master’s in planning or related subject. Eligibility for Membership of RTPI. Evidence of working on major and complex cases. Excellent knowledge of planning legislation and regulations. Ability to organise workloads and manage time to strict deadlines. Why Join Us? Hybrid working with flexible practices and hours, supported by effective technologies. A generous annual leave offer: 28 days of holiday (pro‑rata), increasing to 34 days after 5 years’ service plus public holidays. A generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme. Diverse and meaningful work across domestic to national infrastructure. Supportive team culture and forward‑thinking environment. Career development: access to training, mentoring and progression opportunities. Contact and Apply Take the next step in your career and help shape the future of North Yorkshire’s communities. To learn more about this opportunity, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io . #J-18808-Ljbffr