Salary: £42,839 up to £47,181 per annum
Grade: L
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time (37 Hours)
Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Join one of the largest planning services in the country
North Yorkshire Council is looking for an experienced Senior Planning Officer to join our Development Management team.
The Team
North Yorkshire Council's Planning Services are at the heart of change, helping communities grow and thrive across one of the most diverse landscapes in the UK.
As a team, we work on a diverse set of projects, from domestic through to national infrastructure – offering opportunities for staff to develop expertise and contribute to projects that shape our area. If you are ambitious about your future in Planning this is a great time to join us as we invest in building a world class planning service, whilst being community focussed on a local level.
We operate a hybrid model of working, offering the opportunity for our staff to work from home, but also from a base within your 'patch' to enable you to be fully immersed within the community in which you will provide your skills and expertise.
For more information about our planning service, visit our Planning Opportunities Page
About the role
The role involves the provision of planning advice and managing a caseload of planning applications and related consents, including planning applications and appeals submitted under the Town and Country Planning Acts and other related legislation. In addition to attending Planning Committees and other relevant groups to present agenda items and represent the service.
The post holder will help to deliver a proactive, customer focused and compliant 'end- to-end' development management service that meets statutory requirements. Including contributing to the delivery of excellent performance and customer service, planned outcomes, targets and objectives and continuous improvement.
Duties and responsibilities
* Manage all aspects of development management, ensuring timely, high-quality planning decisions and their effective implementation.
* Handle a varied caseload, including pre-application enquiries, planning applications, consents, and appeals under relevant legislation.
* Provide expert planning advice to colleagues, stakeholders, and the public.
* Represent the service at Planning Committees, site visits, and public meetings, presenting reports and acting as the Authority's Planning Witness when required.
* Assess applications in detail, advising on site suitability, policy compliance, sustainability, and design quality.
* Prepare appeal statements and related documentation as needed.
* Stay up to date with planning regulations, policies, and best practices.
* Undertake additional duties as directed, in line with the role and grade.
Knowledge and Experience
* Degree, Post-Graduate Degree or master's in planning or related subject
* Eligible for Membership of RTPI
* Evidence of working on major and complex cases.
* Able to demonstrate an excellent knowledge of planning legislation and regulations.
* Ability to organise workloads and manage time work to strict deadlines.
Why Join Us?
* Hybrid working with flexible working practices and hours, supported by effective technologies that enable you to work remotely.
* 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 our Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Diverse and meaningful work: From domestic developments to nationally significant infrastructure, you'll be at the heart of projects that shape our region.
* Supportive team culture: Work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
* Career development: We're committed to helping you grow, with 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 John Worthington, Development Service Manager via email at
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Key Dates:
Closing Date: Sunday 12th October 2025
Interviews: To be Confirmed
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Senior Planning Officer
Salary: £42,839 - £47,181
Posted: 23/09/2025
Closing date: 12/10/2025
Closing time: 23:59