Planner

3 months contract with local authority

• Assisting in providing a high-quality, customer-focused planning service by efficiently handling pre-applications, planning applications, and appeals
  


• Contributing to the achievement of high performance and cost-effective service
  

Key Responsibilities

1. Handling various planning applications such as shopfront, householder, crossover, advert, and lawful development applications
   


2. Addressing development control issues and conducting negotiations with applicants and other relevant parties
   


3. Writing reports for committees and other necessary documents
   


4. Drafting statements of evidence for written representation planning appeals
   


5. Conducting public participation exercises on planning applications and analyzing the results
   


6. Providing advice to applicants and the public on planning applications and development proposals
   


7. Offering advice on planning processes through various communication channels
   


8. Attending public meetings, site visits, and representing the Council appropriately
   


9. Maintaining current knowledge of relevant laws, policies, and procedures
   


10. Planning, prioritizing, and managing workload to meet deadlines and targets
    


11. Working flexibly and participating in multi-disciplinary groups and task teams
    


12. Ensuring compliance with Council statutes and government legislation
    


13. Taking responsibility for promoting good race, ethnic, and community relations
    


14. Handling larger, more complex changes of use and conversions, as well as new build schemes
    


15. Preparing statements of evidence for appeals and presenting evidence at informal hearings
    

Additional Responsibilities for PO1 Grade

1. Preparing and presenting statements and evidence for appeals, including public inquiries and court appearances
   

• Relevant experience in planning and development control
  


• Knowledge of relevant laws, policies, and procedures
  


• Strong communication and negotiation skills
  


• Ability to prioritize and manage workload effectively
  


• Flexibility and willingness to participate in multi-disciplinary groups and task teams