Teqniq is searching for a Principal Planning Officer to work in the public sector.
37 hours per week.
09:00-17:30
Job Description:
Assignment initially 6 months but there is opportunity to renew or extend - It would be predominately remote, the odd day in the office and above site visits, however the candidate will need to be flexible to attend the office and site visits when required.
This role won’t be the need for regular visits, could be one visit every 2-3 months.
KEY CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
To participate in the provision of an effective and efficient Planning Service. To assist the service in meeting its Government targets and provide a quality service to its customers.
KEY SERVICE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
To process and prepare reports on planning applications, Listed Building applications, applications for advertisement consent, consultations and notifications, Legal Agreements and provide advice where appropriate for Enforcement Reports in association with the Principal Enforcement Officer.
To ensure that planning and other applications/notifications and agreements comply with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning Acts and associated legislation and the Development Plan policies and to contribute to the review of such policies as and when necessary.
To provide advice to applicants, agents, developers and others on development control and enforcement matters and to process enquiries and applications swiftly and in a spirit of co-operation.
To carry out negotiations and consultations with developers, applicants and agents with regard to development and redevelopment whilst supporting a positive approach to achieving the authority’s corporate aims and objectives.
To arrange and attend as necessary site inspections and meetings in connection with planning and other applications, agreements etc.
To prepare statements and proofs of evidence and written representations and to present evidence as necessary on behalf of the authority at Appeal Hearings and Inquiries.
To represent the Head of Planning and Regeneration Development Management Manager or Area Team Leader as necessary, at meetings relating to development and enforcement matters.
To undertake such other duties as the Head of Planning and Regeneration Development Management Manager or Area Team Leader may from time to time require.
Make suggestions for improvements to systems and procedures, maximising the use and potential of IT for planning service delivery and continually improve electronic systems.
To supervise, advise and mentor more junior staff and assist ATLs in their support and their career development.
To assist the ATLs in signing off planning applications on a regular basis to assist with the day to day management of the Development Management Service.
Develop and maintain personal IT skills and awareness.
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