Contract to start ASAP until 31-01-27 with a possible extension.

Job purpose

To manage and process a caseload of small-scale planning and other related applications, making recommendations within Government targets.

Providing well researched, comprehensive, clear and concise officer reports

To provide high quality, informative responses to pre-application planning enquiries for small-scale proposals within identified timescales

To provide professional, quality advice to all customers, negotiating with applicants and agents to achieve high quality outcomes that demonstrates innovation and a willingness to find solutions

Approach applications in a positive manner, demonstrating a can-do attitude

To make balanced judgements on all planning matters, applying Local, National Planning Policy and taking a broad range of multi-disciplined material considerations into account

Demonstrating great attention to detail, taking responsibility for well presented, professional correspondence and documents (including emails, letters, reports and decision notices)

Dealing with written representation appeals for small-scale proposals and providing support to Senior Officers at hearings and Public Inquiries

To attend and present applications at Development Control Committee and Sites Inspection Panel

Proactive engagement and communication with stakeholders to facilitate the determination of planning applications

Provide guidance, support and technical advice to Assistant Planning Officers and Enforcement Officers, as well as technical and support services

Any other planning related tasks as required by their line manager

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