Principal Planning Officer

I am currently working with a Local Authority in the South of England who are looking for at least 2 Principal Planning Officers on an initial 6 month interim basis.

The Role

* Manage a varied caseload of planning applications, including householder, minor, small major and complex strategic developments.

* Assess planning applications against local and national planning policy.

* Deal with highly controversial, politically sensitive and complex planning applications.

* Support the Council on a range of major developments across the District.

* Assist with Development Consent Order (DCO) applications where appropriate.

* Contribute to the implementation of planning service improvements and best practice initiatives.

* Prepare clear and well-reasoned delegated and committee reports.

* Provide pre-application advice to applicants, agents and other stakeholders.

* Liaise with consultees and internal departments throughout the planning process.

* Attend Planning Committee meetings and present recommendations where required.

* Work collaboratively with colleagues across Planning and other Council services to deliver high-quality planning outcomes.

About You

* Previous Development Management experience within a UK local authority.

* Significant experience dealing with both urban and rural development proposals.

* Ability to manage a varied and complex caseload with minimal supervision.

* Experience handling politically sensitive and contentious planning applications.

* Strong analytical, report writing and decision-making skills.

* Experience preparing committee reports and presenting recommendations.

* Experience working on Development Consent Order (DCO) applications is highly desirable, although candidates without DCO experience will also be considered.

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

* RTPI membership, or working towards membership, is desirable

If this could be of interest please send across your CV to my email
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed