Principal Planning Consultant – Norwich

Strategic Housing, Appeals & Local Plan Promotion

A superb opportunity has arisen for a Principal Planning Consultant to join a leading East Anglian planning consultancy, advising on strategic housing allocations and complex residential schemes across Norfolk and Suffolk.

This business has developed an excellent reputation for handling challenging planning projects, including appeal‑led sites, Local Plan promotions and major housing developments requiring careful coordination of evidence, stakeholder engagement and delivery strategy.

The Role

As Principal Planning Consultant, you will lead complex planning projects and act as a trusted advisor to clients.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing major residential planning applications and strategic site promotions
• Drafting robust Planning Statements and supporting evidence
• Leading Local Plan representations and examination preparation
• Managing appeal submissions and supporting hearing/inquiry teams
• Coordinating multi‑disciplinary consultants and technical reports
• Acting as lead client contact, providing strategic planning advice
• Supporting junior staff through mentoring and technical guidance

About You

• MRTPI qualified (or extremely close to completion)
• Strong experience in strategic residential planning
• Appeal experience advantageous
• Excellent report writing and analytical skills
• Commercial awareness and confident client communication
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines

A standout opportunity for an experienced planner to take a leading technical role within a high‑quality regional consultancy.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence.