Chief Planning Officer

Chief Planning Officer (3522) | Merton Council Skip to main content Work for Merton Home About Merton Working for us Values Apprenticeships Early careers Leadership roles Adult social care Children's social care Vacancies Work for Merton ❮ Current Vacancies ❮ Chief Planning Officer (3522) Chief Planning Officer Grade/Salary: MG1/2  - £86,283 - £93,102 per annum Location Civic Centre Full or part time Full time Contract type Permanent Occupation Planning Closing Date 12/11/2026 Ref No 3522 Documents Job Description & Person Specification (PDF , 181.25kb) Advert Text Shape the future of Merton. As our Chief Planning Officer, you’ll lead the service at the heart of how our borough grows – from major development and regeneration to the quality of our neighbourhoods and places. Leading around 30 staff across development management, strategic applications, planning policy, enforcement and developer obligations, you’ll have the opportunity to shape major schemes, steer our planning policy and secure the infrastructure and community benefits that come with growth. You’ll be Merton’s senior professional voice on planning, advising Members and senior leaders and working directly with developers, communities and partners. With major regeneration, an ambitious housing programme and significant change to the planning system ahead, this is a chance to make your mark on a borough with real ambition. Apply Share Candidate Menu Current Vacancies Register Login How useful was our website? Please give us your feedback so we can improve it. Feedback Main sections Births, marriages and deaths Business and consumers Benefits, council tax and housing Communities and neighbourhoods Council and local democracy Education and learning Healthy living Leisure, libraries and culture Planning and buildings Rubbish and recycling Social care Streets, parking and transport Services A-Z Jobs Contact us Legal Cookies Accessibility Site Map Privacy Notice Website Terms Staff Login © Merton Council 2018 . All rights reserved.