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Senior Town Planner – Residential DevelopmentLeeds | £50,000 - £65,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent BenefitsAward-Winning Housebuilder | Strategic Planning Role | Major Residential ProjectsAre you a skilled planner ready to take ownership of high-profile residential schemes across Yorkshire? Do you have the vision and expertise to shape new communities and lead complex planning applications with confidence?We’re working with a leading national housebuilder renowned for creating sustainable, design-led developments. With offices just north of Leeds, the business is growing its Planning team and is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Planner to play a strategic role in the delivery of residential projects.Whether your background is in housebuilding, consultancy, or the public sector, if you have the ambition to make an impact—this is your opportunity.Why Join?Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 (depending on experience)Bonus: Up to 10% annual performance-basedCar Allowance: Fully includedAnnual Leave: 25–27 days + bank holidays (increases with service)Benefits: Private healthcare, enhanced pension, ongoing CPD & progressionYou’ll be joining a business that genuinely values its people—offering a collaborative environment where Planning has a seat at the table.Your Role: Key ResponsibilitiesLead Planning Applications: Manage end-to-end applications for residential sites of 30–300+ unitsSite Appraisals: Conduct planning reviews to support site acquisitions and assess development potentialStakeholder Engagement: Act as the key liaison with local authorities, consultants, and internal departmentsProblem Solving: Tackle planning issues with creative and commercially sound solutionsProject Oversight: Manage external consultants and maintain control over timelines and outcomesWhat We’re Looking ForExperience: At least 4 years in town planning, ideally with a focus on residential or mixed-use developmentsBackground: Experience from a housebuilder, planning consultancy, or local authority welcomedQualifications: RTPI-accredited planning degree (essential)Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, report writing, negotiation, and stakeholder managementApproach: Proactive, commercially astute, and collaborative, with leadership potentialAbout the CompanyThis is more than just a job—it’s a long-term career move. You'll work closely with Land, Technical, and Development teams to bring forward planning strategies that shape the future of housing across Yorkshire. With strong land investment, an experienced leadership team, and a people-first culture, this is a role where you’ll be both challenged and supported.Ready to Shape Yorkshire’s Future?Apply today to join a high-performing team where your planning expertise will directly influence the success of key residential communities across the region.Keywords for SEO: Senior Planner, Town Planner, Residential Development, Planning Officer, RTPI, Leeds Planning Jobs, Yorkshire Planning Jobs, Housebuilder Careers, Planning Consultant, Development Planning, Urban Planning, Strategic Planning, Housing Developer Jobs