Town Planning Officer

Teqniq is searching for a Town Planning Officerto work in the public sector.

37 hours per week.

4 months contract.

09:00-17:00

Job Description:

Purpose of the Role

To assist in the provision of the Development Management Service of the Council.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

a) Examination and assessment of a range of applications submitted to the Local Planning Authority and related planning issues with reference to Development Plan Policies and any other material considerations.

b) Maintaining accurate and reliable records in relation to casework including computer and photographic records (where necessary).

c) Negotiations to achieve improvements to planning proposals.

d) Drafting of recommendations and Committee reports on high volume planning proposals within target timescales.

e) Providing an excellent customer service by advising applicants/agents during the processing of planning proposals and giving pre-application advice on planning issues and policies.

g) Attendance as required by the Development Management Manager at Committee meetings, Site Inspection Parties and other similar meetings involving Councillors.

h) Preparing appeal statements and giving evidence at planning appeals.

i) Carrying out investigations, including site inspections, to ensure compliance with planning conditions, pursuance of complaints to Planning Services on planning related matters and liaising with and advising the enforcement team about breaches of planning control.

j) Such other planning duties as occasionally required, commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post.

TEQ-0624-5250803

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