Planning Officer

Overview

As a Planning Officer in the Development Management team, you will manage a varied caseload of planning applications and provide expert guidance on planning matters. You will assess proposals against local and national policy, supporting robust decision-making and delivering a customer-focused service. You will work with applicants, stakeholders and internal teams to shape the borough’s development. This role supports high-quality planning services and wider regeneration objectives, contributing to the future growth of the area.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assess a varied caseload of planning applications under Town and Country Planning Acts and related legislation
• Evaluate proposals against planning policy, legislation and technical considerations to support robust decision-making
• Provide professional planning advice to the public, developers, applicants, elected Members and external stakeholders
• Liaise with internal departments and partner organisations on planning, regeneration and development matters
• Prepare clear recommendations and support delivery of an efficient, customer-focused Development Management service
• Contribute to the delivery of planning objectives and wider regeneration priorities

Key requirements

• Degree in a relevant planning discipline
• Previous Development Management experience within a Local Authority
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation
• Experience communicating with a wide range of stakeholders

• Effective communication
• Stakeholder engagement
• Analytical thinking
• Knowledge of Town and Country Planning Acts
• Experience assessing planning applications
• Ability to interpret local and national planning policy

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