Job Description

ROLE PURPOSE

Responsibilities

To ensure compliance with your responsibilities as laid out in the council's health and safety policy and take an active role in promoting a positive health and safety culture.
Investigation of cases of contraventions of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, the Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, The Planning Act 2008 and associated legislation and the planning of recommendations relating to resolution/action.
Participating in the pro active resolution of breaches of planning control, including the utilisation of planning and related legislation to secure timel , cost effective resolutions.
Appraisal of the technical aspects of the planning appeals and preparation and presentation of appeal statements to include a site visit, research into the planning history of the site, and analysis and explanation of strategic and local planning policies.
Assistance in the registration of new planning applications involving the checking of planning fees and permitted development.

Requirements

Experience in planning policy, planning enforcement or development All management is essential for al' roles H6 and above
Experience working in councils or housing associations
Knowledge of current Town and Country planning, practice, Procedures and legislation, in one or more areas; within planning, enforcement, policy or development control.
Physically able to undertake site visits out of office and to inspect developed and underdeveloped sites safely.
Full UK Drivers Licence

Contract

Initial 3 to 6 month ongoing with the opportunity to extend
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Hybrid - mix of home and office/onsite client premises
PAYE via Umbella

If you are interested in this position AND meet the requirements, APPLY NOW!

Planning Officer

Job Description