Job Summary
A new opportunity has arisen within the Regeneration and Community Services Directorate for a Planning Officer to join the Regeneration and Development team.
The post holder would be required to process a wide-ranging caseload of planning (and related) applications, appeal work and liaising with the Enforcement Section. The successful candidate will work as part of a small but enthusiastic team and will be required to contribute positively to the delivery of planning services in the Borough.
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The main responsibilities of the role include:
* Processing the full range of planning (and related) applications, including preparation of recommendations and reports to the Planning Committee.
* Preparing appeal questionnaires and planning appeal statements.
* Assisting and liaising with the Enforcement Team to ensure compliance with planning legislation.
* Responding promptly and tactfully to planning enquiries from the public, developers, elected Members, other Council Departments, and others.
* Occasionally attending meetings of relevant Committee and Sub Committees.
* Supervising the Planning Technician in the validation and registration of planning (and other) applications.
* Assisting the Team Leader in delivering the planning service and undertaking any other duties reasonably required by management.
The successful candidate will need to have experience of working in a development or related environment, be educated to A Level standard (or equivalent), be conversant in IT, retain good interpersonal skills, and be able to demonstrate experience in managing their own workload.
The successful candidate also requires a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
Thorough pre-employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process.
We welcome applications in Welsh; please complete Welsh Job Application Form
Closing Date: 6th February 2025 – 12:00am, midnight
Interview Date: 17th February 2025
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