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Planning Officer - Development Management

Employer
London Borough Tower Hamlets
Location
London (Central), London (Greater)
Salary
£31,731.00-£44,598.00
Closing date
26 Sep 2021

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Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Discipline
Planning
Function
Planner
Sector
Local Authority

Job Details

Role Purpose

Tower Hamlets is an exciting and high profile location which includes the Tower of London World Heritage Site, Whitechapel, Brick Lane, Canary Wharf and the Olympic legacy. It’s one of London’s most diverse boroughs and has one of the highest targets for new homes and jobs in the capital, plus numerous complex and strategic applications. There are over fifty conservation areas, hundreds of listed buildings and an extensive river frontage including Tower Bridge.  You will not find a more interesting and varied place to develop your career.

We have opportunities all career grade levels. We are particularly seeking applicants with experience at Senior Planning Officer level to join our Development Management team, to help manage the Borough's significant growth.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for candidates who can process and determine the full range of planning applications received by the Council. You will also be responsible for negotiating on pre-application proposals, including co-ordinating all associated assessment work, meetings and participation of relevant technical specialists, whilst offering an excellent level of customer service.

Requirements

We are seeking officers at various career grade levels (Levels 1, 2, and 3) with a knowledge of key issues relating to planning, and an understanding of Town and Country Planning Act and the UK Planning Policy framework. You will need good time management skills, organisational skills, an eye for detail, whilst being able to deliver robust decisions in a timely manner.

Additional Information

The Council offers competitive pay and conditions, with generous annual leave, flexible working, staff benefits, a modern workplace, travel card (Zone 2-3) and a supportive environment including training opportunities to develop a career in management and leadership.

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Tower Hamlets is one of London’s smallest yet most diverse boroughs. Home to some well-known places and landmarks, it has the Tower of London, Canary Wharf, parts of the 2012 Olympic Park, historic riverfront at Wapping and vibrant places like Brick Lane, Shoreditch and Whitechapel - all in just eight square miles. Tower Hamlets is growing fast. Our mission is to manage growth and share the benefits across all of our communities.

Read our latest article: Tower Hamlets: Working for “the best of London” in one borough

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