Planning Officer – 4-Month Contract

Summary

Responsibilities

• Oversee a diverse range of planning applications, including:
  
  
  
  • Householder applications
    
  
  
  • Prior Approval applications
    
  
  
  • Lawful Development Certificates
    
  
  
  • Change of Use applications
    
  
  
  • Minor developments
    
  
  
  • Pre-application enquiries
    
  
  


• Draft comprehensive officer reports and recommendations.
  


• Make determinations on applications under delegated authority when suitable.
  


• Offer pre-application advice to applicants and developers.
  


• Present applications at Planning Committee meetings.
  


• Lead smaller planning appeals, including written representations.
  


• Conduct planning site visits as necessary.
  


• Coordinate with statutory and non-statutory consultees.
  


• Address inquiries from residents, councillors, developers, agents, and stakeholders.
  


• Apply and interpret planning legislation, policies, and guidance.
  


• Achieve performance targets and meet statutory deadlines.
  


• Contribute to the efficient delivery of Development Management services.
  

• Experience in Development Management or a Planning environment.
  


• Proficient knowledge of planning legislation and policy.
  


• Proven experience in processing planning applications.
  


• Skilled in researching, analyzing, and interpreting planning information.
  


• Strong report writing and communication abilities.
  


• Capable of managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.
  


• Experience presenting information to diverse stakeholders.
  


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  


• Competence in interpreting technical plans and supporting documents.
  

Qualifications

• Degree in Planning or a related field such as:
  
  
  
  • Town Planning
    
  
  
  • Urban Design
    
  
  
  • Architecture
    
  
  


• MRTPI Membership or eligibility for membership.
  

Desirable Experience

• Experience in Local Authority Planning.
  


• Participation in Planning Committees.
  


• Handling planning appeals.
  


• Providing pre-application advice.
  

What's on Offer?

• £32.68 per hour (Umbrella)
  


• 4-Month Contract
  


• Hybrid Working (2 Days in Office / 3 Days Remote)
  


• Location: Bromley, Kent
  


• Bi-weekly Pay
  


• Opportunity to work on a wide variety of planning applications.
  


• Supportive Development Management team.
  


• Excellent opportunity for Planning Officers seeking to expand their local authority experience.