Senior Planning Officer (ref:417)

Job Overview

Full Time, Permanent. Location: Winchester. Posted 2 days ago. Salary: £39,152 – £44,075 per Year. Closing date: 23 July 2026.

About the Role

Winchester City Council is looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Planning Officer to join the Planning Development Management Service. The role involves shaping the historic city, market towns, rural villages and countryside in line with local and national policies and guidance. The Senior Planning Officer will work within the council’s ambitious Local Plan, which prioritises sustainability, climate change mitigation, affordability and nutrient pollution prevention.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of planning work, including complex pre-application enquiries, planning applications, post‑decision matters and appeals.
• Occasionally contribute to planning enforcement matters.
• Ensure all planning work complies with current planning legislat...