Senior Planning Officer

About the Role:

Enfield Council is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Officer (PO1) to assist with additional and project-based planning workload. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful development within the borough, supporting community-led growth and sustainable planning.

• Efficiently review and manage a varied caseload at senior level

• Handle planning applications including:

  • New residential conversions

  • Changes of use

  • Minor developments and small-scale major residential applications

  • Prior approval cases

• Present cases to Planning Committee as required

• Work collaboratively across departments to ensure high-quality and timely planning outcomes

• Provide professional planning advice in line with current legislation and policy

• Proven experience as a Planning Officer at a senior level within a local authority

• Strong understanding of UK planning policy, case law, and legislation

• Skilled in managing complex caseloads and meeting strict deadlines

• Confident presenting cases to Committee

• Excellent communication and report-writing skills

• RTPI membership (or eligibility) is desirable