Principal Town Planner
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Government
Environmental & Urban Planning
Principal Town Planner
-East London/Hybrid - £50-£60 per hour umbrellaA London Local Authority is seeking an experienced Principal Town Planner to join its Strategic Applications Team on an interim basis.
The role will focus on major and strategic planning applications, including large residential schemes of 100+ units and developments of several hundred homes.
Key requirements- Strong experience managing major/strategic planning applications from submission through to determination.
- Experience dealing with complex developments, including committee reports and S106 agreements.
- Ideally 4-5+ years' relevant planning experience.
- Previous London Borough experience highly desirable.
- Ability to take ownership of your own caseload and manage applications independently.
- Public inquiry or planning hearing experience desirable.
Workload includes major schemes of 500-600 residential units, alongside mixed-use developments including a 150-unit scheme and 100-bed hotel.
The role is predominantly remote, with occasional attendance required in East London for committee meetings, Quality Review Panels and key face-to-face meetings - typically only a couple of times per month.
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