At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead major planning applications and shape North Yorkshire's communities and environment.
- Company: Join North Yorkshire Council, a forward-thinking team at the heart of change.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, generous leave, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Flexible hours and excellent career growth opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on diverse projects while developing your expertise.
- Qualifications: Planning degree and experience with complex cases required.
The predicted salary is between 47181 - 51356 £ per year.
We’re responsible for delivering services across a unique and diverse area, supporting sustainable growth, protecting the natural environment, and helping create thriving communities.
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.
As a team, we work on a broad spectrum of projects – from domestic developments to national infrastructure – offering opportunities to develop expertise and contribute to projects that shape our area.
We operate a hybrid model of working, offering the chance to work from home or from a local base.
Role summary
As a Principal Planning Officer, you will manage a varied portfolio of major and complex planning applications, guide strategic development projects, and influence decisions that will impact North Yorkshire’s communities, economy, and environment.
Planning experience is essential – you should be able to confidently navigate complex issues, balance competing priorities, and provide professional advice at the highest level.
Key responsibilities include
- Leading major and strategically important planning applications.
- Managing complex development proposals from pre‑application through to determination and appeal.
- Presenting reports and recommendations to Planning Committees.
- Acting as case officer for major and high‑profile applications and appeals.
- Project managing strategic development sites.
- Negotiating community benefits through Section 106 agreements and CIL.
- Providing expert planning advice to stakeholders and colleagues.
- Mentoring and supporting colleagues, sharing planning expertise across the service.
- Investigating and responding to planning‑related complaints and queries.
- Knowledge and Experience
- Degree, Post‑Graduate Degree or master’s in planning or a 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 meet strict deadlines.
- Confidence in working within a political and stakeholder‑rich environment.
- Experience supporting, mentoring or supervising planning colleagues.
Why Join Us?
- Hybrid working with flexible hours, supported by effective technologies that enable remote work.
- Generous annual leave: 28 days (pro‑rata), increasing to 34 days after 5 years of service – plus public holidays.
- Generous pension through our Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Supportive team culture – collaborate with experienced professionals in a forward‑thinking environment.
- Contact
Please contact John Worthington, Development Service Manager – John.
Worthington@northyorks. gov. uk, or Nick Turpin, Development Service Manager – Nick.
Turpin@northyorks. gov. uk.
- Company: North Yorkshire Council
- Salary: £47,181 – £51,356 Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
- Sector: Regeneration and Local Economies, Built Environment, Planning
- Job
- Role: Planner
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