Principal Planner

Posted 09 November 2025
Salary 50
LocationKingston upon Thames KT1 United Kingdom
Job type Full time
Sector Architecture & Construction
ReferenceRQ1638563

Job description

Summary:

The Principal Planning Officer plays a crucial role in managing a diverse array of planning applications, including major planning applications, listed building consent applications, and complex minor planning applications. This position is vital for providing pre-application advice, preparing planning committee reports, and drafting appeal statements. The officer will also represent the Council as needed. This role is hybrid, requiring remote work with one on-site day per week, specifically on Thursdays.

Responsibilities:

  • Handle major planning applications and listed building consent applications.
  • Manage complex minor planning applications.
  • Provide pre-application advice.
  • Prepare reports for the planning committee.
  • Draft appeal statements and represent the Council when necessary.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated recent experience as a Principal Planning Officer or higher within a London Local Planning Authority.
  • Familiarity with Idox/Uniform is desirable.