Purpose of the Role
To ensure that development proposals are in line with legislation, regulations, national and local planning and policies, so that the organization can deliver on its objectives across Development Management, Plan Making and Planning Enforcement disciplines. The role-holder, as a technical leader, will provide specialist advice and information to the organization on all issues relating to Plan Making and the production of a sound Development Plan. The role holder will supervise more junior posts and the apprentices.
Responsibilities
Appraise and make recommendations on complex, contentious, and controversial planning applications and cases against the Local Plan, regulations, and legislative frameworks, to ensure that applications are compliant with requirements and Bath and North East Somerset's needs.
Provide written statements and Proofs of Evidence and represent at Examinations in Public and associated hearings as an expert witness.
Respond to the most complex enquiries from the public, Members, applicants, and all other stakeholders to deliver timely and constructive advice and information and attend public meetings as appropriate.
Provide specialist planning related advice and guidance to enable all customers and interested parties to submit development applications that will be aligned to the Development Plan requirements, meaning they are more likely to be approved whilst also supporting the sustainable growth of Bath and North East ...