Your new company
My client is a collaborative planning service managed by a shared planning team. It is a joint effort between two councils. Their main functions are:
* Managing planning applications: Residents and businesses can view, track, and comment on planning applications through the Online Planning Register.
* Developing planning policy: The team works on current and emerging planning policies and guidance to shape the future development of the area.
* Ensuring compliance: They oversee planning compliance and building control to ensure developments meet regulatory standards.
* Preserving heritage and environment: The service includes design, heritage, and environmental considerations to maintain the character and sustainability of the region.
This shared planning approach aims to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and foster community involvement in the planning and development of the area.
Your new role
1. Dealing with planning applications and legislation including whether development proposals require permission in accordance with statutory and Council policy and procedure.
2. The provision of advice on Arboriculture matters, as relevant to the role, to case officers, senior officers and external agents involved in development, and as appropriate to Committee and public meetings throughout the pre-application, consultation and post-decision stages, in...