Planning Officer

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Rugbyto assist with the appointment of a Planning Officer on a 3-month contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: 15.20 - 19.26 per hour

Summary:

Were looking for an experienced Planning Officer to join Rugby Borough Councils Development Management Team. Youll manage and determine a range of planning applications and consents provide professional planning advice support planning appeals and contribute to delivering high-quality development across the borough in line with local and national planning policies.

Responsibilities:

• Determine a range of planning applications Listed Building Consents Advertisement Consents Certificates of Lawfulness and Prior Approval submissions
• Provide pre-application advice to applicants developers and stakeholders
• Prepare and present reports to Planning Committee
• Manage planning appeals and assist with appeal statements and evidence
• Undertake site visits investigations and assessments

Qualifications:

• Degree in Town Planning or a related planning qualification

Essential Requirements:

• Experience working within the UK planning system either in a local authority or private practice
• Knowledge of current UK planning legislation and development management processes
• Experience determining planning applications and dealing with planning appeals
• Strong report writing assessment and decision-making skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and planning-related systems
• Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle for business use

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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