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Principal Planning Officer (Solar Farms) Job Type: Part-time (3 days per week, flexible to increase based on workload)Location: Doncaster / HybridSalary: Competitive, based on experience We are seeking a Principal Planning Officer with expertise in planning and development management at Principal Planner level, ideally with experience in national infrastructure projects (ideally solar farms). This role is crucial for managing a significant application for a solar farm, with the potential for contract extension depending on project needs and funding availability. Day-to-day of the role: Provide specialist planning advice and handle major planning applications, focusing primarily on a solar farm project.Manage your own caseload, determining planning applications and other matters in line with the Council’s approved scheme of delegation.Develop and implement statutory and non-statutory policies and strategies, including all aspects of statutory planning policy.Prepare and advise on Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Section 106 matters.Engage in pre-application discussions and negotiations with developers to refine proposals and ensure compliance with planning policies.Act as the Council’s expert witness in planning/enforcement appeals or examinations in public.Support and advise on the planning enforcement process and represent the Planning Services Management Team as required. Required Skills & Qualifications: Planning qualification to degree level (or equivalent) and full membership of the RTPI (or evidence of working towards full membership).Proven local authority experience in Policy Planning, dealing with major planning applications, and preparing evidence at appeals or examinations.Strong ability to write and present clear reports and evidence