Principal Planner

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Burnley Council’s Development Management Service as a Principal Planner. You will work as a senior member of a team to deliver a highly efficient and responsive planning service that promotes sustainable growth. 

In recent years Burnley has seen significant economic and housing growth with sound planning at the heart of the Council’s vision to make Burnley the first choice for business investment and as a place to live. We are seeking a key individual who will work closely with the Planning Team Manager and Head of Service to promoting and delivering our ambitious agenda. You will have a positive attitude that will bring a practical and supportive approach to development in the borough.

You will have a detailed knowledge of the planning process including experience of dealing with major and complex planning applications and planning appeals. You will also have a keen up to date interest in town planning and a highly developed skill set to deliver efficient planning decisions.

Burnley is a great place to work and if you are determined to progress your planning career then we can offer you a diverse and interesting challenge that will support your ambitions.  We value our employees and offer a generous pension scheme, holiday entitlement and work/life balance initiatives. 

This is a Politically Restricted Post within the meaning of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

For an informal discussion on the content of the job description or person specification, please contact Laura Golledge, Planning Team Manager on 01282 475993.