Planning Officer

We are working with a Southwest based Local Authority who are looking for a Planning Officer to assist in the provision of the Development Management Service of the Authority.

The purpose of this role to act as Case Officer, processing a range of planning application, pre-applications and appeals and dealing with queries. To also work as part of a team in the delivery of strategically significant developments allocated through the Local Plan.

Location: Southwest

Set-up: Hybrid

Rate: £38-43 per hour via umbrella

Duration: Initial 4 months, potential extension

Hours: Full-time position

Responsibilities include:

• Manage, assess and provide a professional recommendation in relation to a range of planning applications and other types of formal submissions to the Local Planning Authority and with reference to Development Plan Policies and any other material considerations
• Drafting of recommendations and Committee reports on high volume planning proposals within target timescales
• Negotiations to achieve improvements to planning proposals
• Using professional judgement and take into account policy, legislation, consultee responses, stakeholders and other material considerations during the processing of planning proposals and giving pre-application advice on planning issues and policies
• Preparing appeal statements and rebuttals, liaising with legal advisors and giving evidence at planning appeals
• Attendance as required by the Head of Development Management at Committee meetings, Committee Site Inspections and other similar meetings involving Councillors

Requirements:

• Experience of working within Planning or a planning related field
• Basic knowledge of Development Management processes and procedures
• Familiar with a range of software including Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams
• Able to work independently on a simpler and less complex caseload with the support and mentoring when needed from managers
• Able to write reports that may be highly involved and cover multiple issues and include the necessity to explain complex and involved planning issues

At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications However due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion