Planning Officer- Development management

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:



The postholder will be required to deal with all types of planning applications although initially less complex ones. The postholder will also prepare documents related to planning appeal as required.

MAIN DUTIES:

To effectively manage and process a variety of applications across the Borough for planning permission and other types of applications submitted under the Town and Country Planning Acts and/or associated Orders and Regulations having regard to statutory and Council procedures, the development plan and other non-statutory policies and the need for consultation both internally and externally.

Negotiating with applicants or their agents to secure compliance with the Council's policies to achieve a high standard of development. This will involve implementation of the Council's pre application advice procedures and the negotiation of agreements under s106 of the Town and Country Planning Act.

Representing the Planning and Economic Development Unit at meetings and working parties within and outside the Council as required.

Providing advice to the public, amenity societies, developers, agents, Councillors and other public authorities on development proposals and related matters.

To prepare and present written or oral reports and briefings for, Planning Committees, Members and other bodies, and to attend meetings with Members as necessary.

Please note the role is inside of IR35.

For more details or a confidential discussion please call Teodora Apan on 0203 680 0630

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