Principal Planning Officer P112
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32.10 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | Loughborough, Leicestershire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Nations Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Job Category: Housing
Job location: Council Offices, Southfield Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2TX, United Kingdom
Charnwood Borough Council
Hours per week: 37.5
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £32.10 per hour
2-3 days in office.
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
Able to analyse complex planning issues and to write letters, reports and evidence.
Demonstrate an
understanding of
current law and
guidance relating to
development
management
ICT knowledge and
aptitude
Use of specialist planning software
Application Form.
Interview. Practical Exercise
Qualifications
Degree in Town and
Country Planning or
related subject
Membership of RTPI
Diploma or Masters in Town Planning
Leadership Qualification such as ILM Level 3
Prince2 project management
Application
Form.
Certificates
Interpersonal
Skills
Good oral and written communication skills. Effective negotiation skills.
Job location: Council Offices, Southfield Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2TX, United Kingdom
Charnwood Borough Council
Hours per week: 37.5
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £32.10 per hour
2-3 days in office.
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
Able to analyse complex planning issues and to write letters, reports and evidence.
Demonstrate an
understanding of
current law and
guidance relating to
development
management
ICT knowledge and
aptitude
Use of specialist planning software
Application Form.
Interview. Practical Exercise
Qualifications
Degree in Town and
Country Planning or
related subject
Membership of RTPI
Diploma or Masters in Town Planning
Leadership Qualification such as ILM Level 3
Prince2 project management
Application
Form.
Certificates
Interpersonal
Skills
Good oral and written communication skills. Effective negotiation skills.