Principal Planning Consultant – Sheffield

Strategic Residential & Appeal-Led Projects

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Planning Consultant to join a growing Sheffield-based team advising on strategic residential allocations, appeals and Local Plan promotion strategies.

This consultancy has established itself as a trusted advisor to land promoters and national housebuilders, particularly in navigating complex policy environments and politically sensitive sites.

The Role

You will operate as a senior project lead across multiple residential and mixed‑use schemes.

• Managing complex planning applications and strategy development


• Drafting comprehensive Planning Statements and appeal submissions


• Preparing proofs of evidence and supporting public inquiries


• Promoting sites through the Local Plan process


• Supporting team workload man...