Job Description

I am currently working with a Local Authority in the South of England who are looking for at least 2 Principal Planning Officers on an initial 6 month interim basis.

The Role

* Manage a varied caseload of planning applications, including householder, minor, small major and complex strategic developments.

* Assess planning applications against local and national planning policy.

* Deal with highly controversial, politically sensitive and complex planning applications.

* Support the Council on a range of major developments across the District.

* Assist with Development Consent Order (DCO) applications where appropriate.

* Contribute to the implementation of planning service improvements and best practice initiatives.

* Prepare clear and well-reasoned delegated and committee reports.

* Provide pre-application advice to applicants, agents and other stakeholders.

* Liaise with consultees and internal departments throughout the planning process.

* Attend Planning Committee meetings and present recommendations where required.

* Work collaboratively with colleagues across Planning and other Council services to deliver high-quality planning outcomes.

About You

* Previous Development Management experience within a UK local authority.

* Significant experience dealing with both urban and rural development proposals.

* Ability to manage a varied and complex caseload with minimal supervision.

* Experience handling politically sensitive and contentious planning applications.

* Strong analytical, report writing and decision-making skills.

* Experience preparing committee reports and presenting recommendations.

* Experience working on Development Consent Order (DCO) applications is highly desirable, although candidates without DCO experience will also be considered.

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

* RTPI membership, or working towards membership, is desirable

If this could be of interest please send across your CV to my email