Planning Professional
Shepton Mallet and Bridgwater
Contract
£32.62 per hour PAYE or £36.25 per hour PAYE
Our client is looking for both a Senior Planning Enforcement Officer and a Senior Planning Officer
Senior Planning Enforcement Officer £32.62 per hour – Shepton Mallet
The Senior Planning Enforcement Officer plays a crucial role responsible for undertaking; coordinating, responding and prioritising enforcement and compliance activities within the Development Management directorate. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with planning regulations and addressing breaches of planning control for the more complex cases across Somerset.
Senior Planning Officer £36.25 per hour – Bridgwater
To work as part of the Council’s wider planning service, to process applications in particular relating to Children's Services as a fast track service.
To be responsible for the processing and determination of a varied and complex caseload of planning applications (including major development - economic, inward investment, change of use and residential schemes) across Somerset, through negotiation with developers and their agents, considering third party comments, liaising with members and drafting reports to Planning Committee and for delegated decisions.
To provide support and guidance to planning officers and consultees dealing with the processing of planning applications, undertaking monitoring and compliance functions and other planning functions to meet agreed timescales, make robust decisions, and deliver appropriate development. To prepare appeal statements and attend hearings and public enquiries as expert witness in connection with planning and enforcement appeals, to represent the Local Planning Authority and defend its decisions.
To respond promptly to enquiries from developers, members and the public on a range of development matters to ensure an efficient and reliable service is provided taking account of relevant legislation, case law policies and the procedures of the Council.
PLEASE ONLY apply if you have the necessary skills, experience and expertise.
The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer