Planning Officer

Job Description

The role is for a Town Planner dealing with a mix of Householder and other planning applications in a Local Authority team, it will involve a mix of working from home and a working in the office a couple of days a week (after lockdown)Main Duties and Responsibilities:Processing all types of applications (with a focus on more complex major applications) in accordance with the requirements of planning legislation, Government and Council planning policies and to meet the key objectives of the Council. This includes the validation and assessment of technical documents submitted in support of applications and effective negotiation of S106 agreements within the statutory deadlines.2. Lead on the preparation, implementation and review of spatial planning and housing policy including neighbourhood plans working with external partners, including neighbouring authorities to ensure consistent cross boundary policies and implementation proposals are agreed.3. To attend and present at relevant committee and member meetings such as Planning Committee, Cabinet Member meetings, Advisory Panels and Scrutiny Boards and provide technical support to the Chair of Committee, Cabinet Member and Senior Officers.4. To undertake the necessary professional duties associated with representing the City Council in respect of formal proceedings such as Public Inquiries, Hearings, Examinations or Written Representation Appeals, including giving evidence as an expert witness as required.5. To provide a professional pre-application advice service in line with protocol and in a constructive and timely manner.6. To provide professional advice to colleagues within the Council and Directorate and partner organisations, including cross boundary bodies7. To ensure the efficient, effective and timely consideration of all applications through professional and constructive consultation responses.8. To have an awareness of the wider City Council policies and those of partners/adjacent authorities and ensure they are reflected in the professional work of the postholder.9. Support the relevant manager to recruit, manage and develop staff ensuring staff are equipped, trained and motivated to deliver the services required of them.10. Responsible for the collection and presentation of national and local performance indicators,statistics and other information for planning. To compile statistical monitoring information,update records and analyse trends.11.Be proficient in the use of IT systems to ensure appropriate records and files are maintained.12. Contribute actively to the achievement of a good customer focused approach to service delivery within the section, participating in the development and maintenance of quality systems to ensure continuous monitoring and improvement to service quality and customer satisfaction for the service provider.13.Be able to work on own initiative and as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility in the approach to work as required by the service.Interested Please send your CV to