Planning Officer (Development Management)
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Job Summary
- Oversee a diverse range of applications including:
- Householder Applications
- Minor Planning Applications
- Pre-Application Enquiries
- Related Appeals
- Householder Applications
- Draft reports and recommendations for delegated decisions and Planning Committee determinations.
- Conduct necessary consultations and statutory publicity.
- Perform site visits and evaluations.
- Engage with applicants agents and stakeholders to facilitate favorable planning outcomes.
- Monitor developments for compliance with planning permissions and conditions.
- Maintain precise planning records and case files.
- Manage appeals related to planning applications and enforcement issues.
- Prepare appeal statements and supporting documents.
- Coordinate with the Planning Inspectorate and relevant parties.
- Present evidence as needed.
- Investigate reported breaches of planning control.
- Evaluate enforcement cases and suggest appropriate actions.
- Draft and issue enforcement notices when necessary.
- Conduct interviews under caution (PACE) as required.
- Monitor compliance and assist in enforcement proceedings.
- Attend Planning Committee meetings as needed.
- Present planning applications and recommendations.
- Represent the Council at meetings appeals hearings public inquiries and court proceedings as appropriate.
- Address customer inquiries and complaints with professionalism and efficiency.
- Collaborate with colleagues across Planning and Building Control.
- Extensive experience in Development Management Planning.
- Proficiency in managing householder and minor planning applications.
- Experience in providing pre-application advice.
- Competence in handling planning appeals.
- Strong understanding of:
- Town and Country Planning Act
- Planning Policy
- Development Management Procedures
- Planning Appeals Process
- Town and Country Planning Act
- Ability to draft clear accurate and professional reports.
- Experience conducting planning site visits.
- Skill in interpreting planning drawings and development layouts.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Capability to manage a busy caseload and meet statutory deadlines.
- Proficient IT skills.
- Degree in Planning or a related field
- Equivalent experience in Development Management Planning Enforcement or related planning roles.
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Access to Own Vehicle
- Availability to work at the Walsall Civic Centre 2 days per week including Tuesdays.
- Proficiency in communicating effectively in spoken English.
- Dedication to equality diversity confidentiality and customer service excellence.
- Experience in Local Authority Development Management.
- Participation in Planning Committees.
- Experience in preparing evidence for inquiries or hearings.
- MRTPI Membership or progress towards membership.
- 35.00 per hour (Umbrella)
- 3 Month Contract
- Hybrid Working 2 Days Office Based (Including Tuesdays) / 3 Days Remote
- Location: Walsall Civic Centre
- Bi-weekly Pay
- Opportunity to join a supportive and experienced Development Management team.
- Varied caseload of planning applications pre-applications and appeals.
- Priority given to candidates available at short notice.
Required Skills:
Essential Requirements Significant experience within Development Management Planning. Experience managing householder and minor planning applications. Experience providing pre-application advice. Experience handling planning appeals. Strong knowledge of: Town and Country Planning Act Planning Policy Development Management Procedures Planning Appeals Process Ability to prepare clear accurate and professional reports. Experience undertaking planning site visits. Ability to interpret planning drawings and development layouts. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Strong customer service skills. Ability to manage a busy caseload and meet statutory deadlines. Excellent IT skills. Qualifications Degree in Planning or a related discipline OR Equivalent experience within Development Management Planning Enforcement or related planning work. Essential Additional Requirements Full UK Driving Licence Access to Own Vehicle Ability to attend the Walsall Civic Centre 2 days per week including Tuesdays. Ability to communicate effectively in accurate spoken English. Commitment to equality diversity confidentiality and customer service excellence. Desirable Requirements Local Authority Development Management experience. Experience attending Planning Committees. Experience preparing evidence for inquiries or hearings. MRTPI Membership or working towards membership. Whats on Offer 35.00 per hour (Umbrella) 3 Month Contract Hybrid Working 2 Days Office Based (Including Tuesdays) / 3 Days Remote Location: Walsall Civic Centre Bi-weekly Pay Opportunity to join a supportive and experienced Development Management team. Varied caseload of planning applications pre-applications and appeals. Priority given to candidates available at short notice. Suitable for candidates with experience as a Planning Officer Development Management Officer Town Planner Development Control Officer Senior Planning Officer Planning Consultant or Development Management Planner.
