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Purpose of the job
This role works across the functions of Planning Policy and Development Management and Enforcement. The postholder will fulfil allocated tasks and duties to meet the operational demands of the Planning Service.
Policy: Effectively lead on projects, workstreams and effectively project manage key evidence documents to inform and support policy development. Support the delivery of participating in projects and work streams including researching and writing policy, consultation and engagement exercises and assisting in taking those projects and work streams through the milestones to external examination where necessary. Assisting in implementing and delivering policies and guidance in practice, preparing appeal statements, appearing at hearings and answering enquiries from applicants, their agents and other customers in relation to planning matters, advising other departments as required.
Development Management and Enforcement: To implement the policies and procedures of the business with regard to the management of development. Ensure the timely processing of planning submissions and related activities such as appeals, in accordance with national and local performance targets. To investigate, assess and take appropriate action in respect of alleged breaches of planning control to safeguard the environmental quality and amenities of the local area, and maintain public confidence in the planning system.
Key Duties:
1. Assisting in the validation of planning applications and other submissions.
2. Dealing with a case load of some of smaller scale planning applications, and/or alleged breaches of planning control, including the carrying out of site inspections, research, consultations and assessment of the case. Making appropriate recommendations in accordance with the policies of the business under the direction of senior colleagues.
3. Preparation and presenting of Committee reports on planning and other applications.
4. Negotiating to improve development proposals.
5. Providing advice and assistance to the public, prospective applicants, and others about more complex planning proposals. Providing effective customer liaison and information to all in actual and alleged breaches of planning control.
6. Liaison with other sections of the department, other departments of the business and other bodies to ensure full consideration is given to all factors relating to proposed developments.
7. Liaison with other sections of the service, other sections of the business and other bodies to ensure full consideration is given to all factors relating to proposed developments and/or a joined-up corporate approach to enforcement in the public interest.
8. Preparation of statements and representing the business as an expert planning witness at hearings, inquiries or in Court.
Resourcing Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
