Principal Planning Officer
Job Description:
Contract to start ASAP until 15-06-27 with a possible extension.
Responsibilities:
To process and prepare reports on planning applications, Listed Building applications, applications for advertisement consent, consultations and notifications, Legal Agreements and provide advice where appropriate for Enforcement Reports in association with the Principal Enforcement Officer.
To ensure that planning and other applications/notifications and agreements comply with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning Acts and associated legislation and the Development Plan policies and to contribute to the review of such policies as and when necessary.
To provide advice to applicants, agents, developers and others on development control and enforcement matters and to process enquiries and applications swiftly and in a spirit of co-operation.
To carry out negotiations and consultations with developers, applicants and agents with regard to development and redevelopment whilst supporting a positive approach to achieving the Councils corporate aims and objectives.
To liase with other units of the District Council and the County Council as necessary and other agencies in respect of consultations and requirements.
To arrange and attend as necessary site inspections and meetings in connection with planning and other applications, agreements etc.,
To prepare statements and proofs of evidence and written representations and to present evidence as necessary on behalf of the Council at Appeal Hearings and Inquiries.
To represent the Head of Planning and Regeneration Development Management Manager 1. or Area Team Leader as necessary, at meetings relating to development and enforcement matters.
To undertake such other duties as the Head of Planning and Regeneration Development Management Manager or Area Team Leader may from time to time require.
Make suggestions for improvements to systems and procedures, maximising the use and potential of IT for planning service delivery and continually improve electronic systems.
To supervise, advise and mentor more junior staff and assist ATLs in their support and their career development.
To assist the ATLs in signing off planning applications on a regular basis to assist with the day to day management of the Development Management Service.
Develop and maintain personal IT skills and awareness.
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