Town Planning Officer
CPR
A Local Authority is seeking an experienced Town Planning Officer to join its Development Management team and support the delivery of an efficient and effective Development Control Service.
Key Responsibilities
- Process a wide range of planning applications from registration through to determination.
- Undertake consultations, negotiations and exercise delegated authority where appropriate.
- Prepare written statements for planning appeals and present evidence at hearings.
- Deal with the discharge of planning conditions and monitor development implementation.
- Negotiate and assist with Section 106 agreements.
- Present reports and recommendations to Planning Committee when required.
- Attend public meetings and engage with applicants, consultees and local communities.
- Process Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs), applications for works to trees and matters relating to High Hedges.
- Develop working relationships with related services including Building Control and Planning Policy.
- Qualified Town Planner (RTPI accredited or equivalent).
- Experience within Development Control/Development Management.
- Strong knowledge of planning legislation, policy and guidance.
- Experience of handling planning applications, appeals and enforcement matters.
- Understanding of Section 106 agreements and development monitoring.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and report-writing skills.
- Ability to manage a varied caseload and work effectively within a local authority environment.
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