Principal Planning Officer

A local authority in Oxfordshire is looking to appoint an experienced Principal Planning Officer to represent the council at an uing Planning Appeal Inquiry relating to logistics development proposals. This will be a 6-7 month contract,mencing ASAP, running until early October.
The RoleThey are looking for a Principal Planning Officer to:

Represent the council at a planning appeal inquiry

Prepare and present professional planning evidence

Attend and participate in a public inquiry setting

Give evidence and respond to cross-examination

Support preparation work ahead of the inquiry start date

Inquiry Details

Planning Appeal Inquiry following refusal of three planning applications

Development type: Logistics (Use Class B8)

Appeals submitted to the Planning Inspectorate

Co-joined inquiry

Duration: 16 working days

Inquiry start date: Late September 2026

Required ExperienceCandidates should be able to demonstrate:

Previous experience attending public planning inquiries

Experience preparing and presenting evidence at inquiry

Experience giving evidence under cross-examination

Strong understanding of planning appeal procedures

Essential Requirements

Ability to act as the council’s appointed representative

Strong written and verbalmunication skills

Availability to start immediately for preparation work

Availability for the full duration of the inquiry

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Contract Details

Duration: 3/4 months

Location: Oxfordshire

Start: Immediate

Rate: £60-£70/h

How to ApplyFor more information, please contact Ben Styles or apply via this advert. #4788934 - Daniel Baker