Senior Planner (Development Management)
Senior Planner (Development Management)
Salary: £52,305 per annum
Grade: 8
Directorate: Planning and Delivery and Place Shaping
Location: 19 Wells St, London, W1T 3PQ
Contract type: Permanent
Application closing date: Wed, 29/04/2026 – 23:59
Interview date: w/c 11th May (subject to change)
Organisation overview
You will be joining an organisation whose work is helping to shape the future of one of London’s most iconic places. The Oxford Street Development Corporation has been established to lead the long-term regeneration and transformation of Oxford Street and its surrounding area to deliver a world-class public realm and safer, cleaner streets, and to supporting high-quality development, culture and economic activity that keeps the area thriving. Our OSDC Board is setting out the strategic direction of the organisation and brings diverse insight and cross-sector expertise including retail, property, leisure, fashion, music, theatre, media, law and politics. Your will be joining a rapidly growing organisation fully dedicated to restore Oxford Street to its former glory and to shape its exciting next chapter.
About the role
The role supports the establishment and operation of a new planning service within the Oxford Street Development Corporation (OSDC), covering a strategically important area of Central London. With Oxford Street as its focus, the Development Corporation will receive a wide range of planning applications, making the role central to the effective delivery of development management, high-quality customer service, and the achievement of the Mayor’s strategic objectives for the area.
Working closely with the Head of Planning Delivery and Place Shaping, the post contributes to the efficient, proactive operation of the OSDC’s development management function. Key responsibilities include managing and determining a varied caseload of planning applications, including major schemes and appeals, providing pre-application advice, supporting enforcement activity where appropriate, and contributing to the preparation of the OSDC Local Plan.
The role sits within the OSDC development management team, reporting to senior planning leads and supporting both planning delivery and policy functions. It involves the proactive assessment of planning proposals, provision of professional advice, and effective negotiation with a broad range of stakeholders, including applicants, consultees, elected members, Government bodies, residents and landowners. The post also assists in monitoring and managing the performance of the Planning Directorate against agreed targets and priorities.
What your day will look like
- Manage a varied caseload of planning applications, pre-application enquiries and appeals, ensuring that cases are progressed efficiently and in accordance with agreed performance targets.
- Assess, evaluate and determine planning proposals, including preparing high-quality reports and recommendations for decisions under delegated powers or by Planning Committee.
- Provide pre-application advice and guidance to applicants and agents, helping to shape proposals in line with planning policy, design expectations and the wider objectives of OSDC.
- Negotiate effectively with applicants, agents, consultees and other stakeholders to secure high-quality planning outcomes.
- Respond to enquiries from members of the public, elected members and other stakeholders in relation to planning proposals, processes and timescales.
- Prepare clear, accurate and well-reasoned reports, appeal statement briefings, presentations and other written material for internal and external audiences.
Skills, knowledge and experience
To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:
- Possession of an appropriate planning qualification with eligibility for membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
- Experience of successfully managing own planning caseload, related to Development Management.
- Understanding of the working environment of a local planning authority.
- Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
- An understanding of the local, regional and national planning policy context and legislative framework
Behavioural Competencies
Building and Managing Relationships
… is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people; and sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals.
Level 2 indicator of effective performance
Develops new professional relationships.
Understands the needs of others, the constraints they face and the levers to their engagement.
Understands differences, anticipates areas of conflict and takes action.
Decision-Making
… is forming sound, evidence-based judgements, making choices, assessing risks to delivery, and taking accountability for results
Level 2 indicator of effective performance
Takes decisions as necessary on the basis of the information available.
Involves and consults internal and external stakeholders early in decisions that impact them.
Identifies potential barriers to decision-making and initiates action to move a situation forward.
Demonstrates awareness of the OSDC’s decision-making processes and how to use them.
Planning and Organising
… is thinking ahead; managing time, priorities and risk; and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard.
Level 2 indicator of effective performance
Prioritises work in line with key team or project deliverables.
Identifies and consults with sponsors or stakeholders in planning work.
Pays close attention to detail, ensuring team’s work is delivered to a high standard.
Negotiates realistic timescales for work delivery, ensuring team deliverables can be met.
Research and Analysis
… is gathering intelligence (information, opinion and data) from varied sources, making sense of it, testing its validity and drawing conclusions that can lead to practical benefits.
Level 2 indicator of effective performance
Proactively seeks new information sources to progress research agendas and address gaps in knowledge.
Grasps limitations of or assumptions behind data sources, disregarding those that lack quality.
Translates research outcomes into concise, meaningful reports.
How to apply
To apply please visit Vacancy