Principal Planning Officer

We are working closely with a local authority in Shropshire to assist with the appointment of a Principal Planning Officer ,on a 1-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration., Principal Planning Officer to play a key leadership role within Shropshire Council's Development Management Team. The successful candidate will oversee the delivery of an effective development control service across a designated area of the county, managing a complex caseload of planning applications while providing professional leadership, technical expertise, and line management support to Planning Officers. Responsibilities:

• Manage a complex caseload of major planning and associated applications from submission through to determination.
• Present complex planning applications to Planning Committee and act as the lead professional planning officer where required.
• Deputise for the Area Planning Manager in managerial, supervisory, and operational responsibilities when necessary.
• Support the preparation and implementation of the Local Development Plan by identifying and evaluating development needs.
• Ensure compliance with planning legislation, Council policies, corporate governance, and statutory requirements.
  
  Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a closely related discipline.
• Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or eligibility to obtain chartered status.
Essentials:
• Significant experience managing complex planning applications within a Development Management environment.
• Experience preparing and presenting reports to Planning Committees and other decision-making bodies.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or line managing professional planning staff.