Who You Are You are an experienced Principal Planning Officer with recent town planning experience at a Principal Planning Officer level or above within a London Local Planning Authority. You possess a deep understanding of various application types and bring expertise in handling complex planning cases. What the job involves This role involves processing a wide variety of planning applications, including major planning applications, listed building consent applications, and complex minor planning applications. You will also provide pre-application advice, prepare planning committee reports, present at planning committee meetings, and prepare appeal statements, representing the Council where necessary. The position is mostly remote, with an on-site requirement each Thursday. Skills Experience with major and minor planning applications Strong report writing and presentation skills Ability to provide pre-application advice Experience with preparing and presenting at planning committees Knowledge of Idox/Uniform (desirable) Excellent communication and representation skills