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Principal Planning Officer - WMF2966e

Westmorland & Furness Council -
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Full-time
£47,181 - £48,226 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount

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The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

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Job reference

REQ00000020070

Date posted

28/05/2026

Application closing date

28/06/2026

Location

COUNTY-WIDE OPPORTUNITIES

Salary

£47,181 - £48,226

Package

Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

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Job description

Location: Barrow in Furness, Eden or Penrith
Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

Wouldyou like to live and work in one of the most beautiful parts of the country?

Westmorland and Furness Council is a new unitary Council combining Barrow-in-Furness, Eden and South Lakeland districts. The new Council planning area is adjacent to two national parks, including the stunning Lake District National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as western parts of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The national parks offer a rich tapestry of lakes, mountains and countryside, which offer extensive outdoor opportunities, whilst the towns and villages brim with local character. With friendly communities, low crime rate, cultural attractions and stunning locations Westmorland and Furness Council makes an attractive proposition for one and all.

Who we are looking for…

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking to recruit a Principal Planning Officer (Development Management). The successful applicant will be responsible for managing a team of planners in the Development Management area. You will be responsible for signing off delegated reports, attending and supporting planning committees as well as managing a case load of more complex planning applications. You will need experience of dealing with appeals and public inquiries. You will also need to have strong experience in successfully leading and motivating teams of planning professionals and will need to be a qualified planner and Chartered member of the RTPI.

As a Principal Planning Officer they will be responsible for advising on the more complex planning cases and working with the Area Manager to ensure the efficient and effective management of the planning process.

The successful candidate will need to possess a relevant degree or qualification and have previous relevant experience. They will require good IT skills and have the ability to research case law and good practice in the further development of this area of work.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

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Application and Interview information

Closing date: 28th June 2026

Interview date: w/c 6th July 2026

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

If you experience any technical difficulties applying for this role, please contact the HR Systems Team at [email protected]

Safer Recruitment & DBS

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.

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