# Planning Officer (Major Developments)

**Company**: Royal Borough of Greenwich
**Location**: Royal Borough of Greenwich, Greater London
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: GBP 35,520 - 45,750 per year
**Category**: Policy & Public Affairs

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## Description

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is experiencing significant growth and transformation, with a high-profile pipeline of regeneration and major development schemes. We are seeking motivated and skilled Planning Officers to join our Strategic Development Team, playing a key role in shaping the future of the borough.

You will manage a varied caseload of major and strategic planning applications, including large residential, mixed-use, and regeneration developments. Working at the heart of the Council’s growth agenda, you will help deliver high-quality, sustainable development while balancing competing priorities.

**Key Responsibilities**

- Assess and determine complex major planning applications and pre-application proposals

- Provide clear, professional advice to developers, agents, and internal stakeholders

- Lead on negotiations to secure high-quality design, planning obligations, and policy compliance

- Prepare detailed committee reports and present applications to Planning Committee

- Collaborate with colleagues across planning, regeneration, transport, and infrastructure teams

- Contribute to the delivery of the borough’s strategic regeneration objectives

- Engage effectively with members of the public, councillors, and stakeholders

**About You**

- Educated to degree level in Town Planning or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)

- Working towards or already holds MRTPI membership (desirable)

- Knowledgeable in UK planning legislation, policy, and procedures

- A strong communicator, both written and verbal

- Organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

- Customer-focused, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach

**Why Join Us?**

- Competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme

- Flexible and hybrid working options

- Generous annual leave entitlement

- Professional development and career progression opportunities

- The chance to work on exciting regeneration and development projects

## Skills

### Required
- Town Planning
- UK planning legislation
- policy and procedures
- communication

### Nice to have
- MRTPI membership

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