Planning Technician
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Job Summary
- Validate a wide range of planning applications including complex major ones.
- Evaluate applications against legislative standards local policies and national guidelines.
- Analyze and interpret technical plans architectural drawings and specialized reports.
- Calculate and confirm planning fees as per Planning Fee Regulations.
- Identify consultation needs and conduct statutory consultations.
- Publish planning documents ensuring adherence to Data Protection laws.
- Communicate with applicants agents architects and developers regarding validation needs.
- Offer technical advice and support to customers applicants and stakeholders.
- Evaluate applications under planning legislation and telecommunications regulations.
- Decide on the rejection of applications under Section 70A of the Town and Country Planning Act.
- Identify planning constraints and environmental factors affecting applications.
- Determine the necessity of statutory notices and arrange their publication.
- Assist in the preparation and administration of Planning Committee meetings.
- Create photographs plans and presentation materials using editing software.
- Attend Planning Committee meetings outside regular office hours as needed.
- Support Councillors officers public speakers and the public during meetings.
- Handle Local Land Charges searches.
- Complete CON29 searches and related documentation.
- Register and remove Local Land Charge entries.
- Process applications and fees for Local Land Charges.
- Maintain precise records and search data.
- Oversee administrative tasks related to planning appeals.
- Process discharge of condition applications.
- Conduct internal and external consultations.
- Maintain accurate records using planning and GIS systems.
- Achieve service performance targets and statutory deadlines.
- Experience in Planning Development Management Local Land Charges or a similar technical field.
- Knowledge or awareness of:
- Planning processes
- Development Management
- Local Land Charges
- Planning legislation
- Planning processes
- Ability to read interpret and measure technical plans and drawings.
- Proficiency in using IT systems and databases.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and workload management abilities.
- Capability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Experience in a customer-focused environment.
- NVQ Level 3 A-Levels or equivalent qualification
- Relevant experience within Planning or Local Land Charges.
- Experience within a Local Authority Planning Service.
- Familiarity with GIS systems such as MapInfo.
- Experience in validating planning applications.
- Experience supporting Planning Committees.
- Knowledge of the Town and Country Planning Act.
- Experience processing Local Land Charges searches.
- Attendance at Planning Committee meetings outside normal office hours when required.
- Casual Car User status.
- Site visits may be necessary including in adverse weather conditions.
- Commitment to safeguarding equality confidentiality and customer service standards.
- 25.00 per hour (Umbrella)
- 3 Month Contract
- Hybrid Working 1 Day On-Site (Tuesday)
- Location: Walsall Civic Centre
- Bi-weekly Pay
- Opportunity to work within a dynamic Planning & Building Control Service.
- Diverse role covering planning validation technical support appeals committee administration and Local Land Charges.
- Excellent opportunity for candidates with planning administration technical support or local authority planning experience.
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Essential Requirements Experience working within Planning Development Management Local Land Charges or a similar technical environment. Knowledge or awareness of: Planning processes Development Management Local Land Charges Planning legislation Ability to read interpret and measure technical plans and drawings. Experience using IT systems and databases. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organisational and workload management skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. Experience working in a customer-focused environment. Qualifications NVQ Level 3 A-Levels or equivalent qualification OR Relevant experience within Planning or Local Land Charges. Desirable Experience Experience within a Local Authority Planning Service. Experience using GIS systems such as MapInfo. Experience validating planning applications. Experience supporting Planning Committees. Knowledge of the Town and Country Planning Act. Experience processing Local Land Charges searches. Additional Requirements Attendance at Planning Committee meetings outside normal office hours when required. Casual Car User status. Site visits may be required including in adverse weather conditions. Commitment to safeguarding equality confidentiality and customer service standards. Whats on Offer 25.00 per hour (Umbrella) 3 Month Contract Hybrid Working 1 Day Per Week On Site (Tuesday) Location: Walsall Civic Centre Bi-weekly Pay Opportunity to work within a busy Planning & Building Control Service. Varied role covering planning validation technical support appeals committee administration and Local Land Charges. Excellent opportunity for candidates with planning administration technical support or local authority planning experience. Suitable for candidates with experience as a Planning Technician Planning Support Officer Development Management Technician Planning Administration Officer Technical Planning Officer Local Land Charges Officer or Planning & Building Control Support Officer.
