We are urgently seeking aPrinciple Planning Officeron behalf of our client in the Doncaster area. This is a temporary role for 5 months. Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Purpose of Role
To deliver and implement corporate and directorate objectives through specialist planning advice, dealing with major and other planning applications, policy development and associated services.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Assist in the delivery of Planning Services by providing clear, effective advice on Development Management and Planning Policy to achieve borough, corporate and service priorities.
* Be responsible for own case load of major and other planning applications and to determine all planning applications and other matters.
* Develop and implement statutory and non-statutory policy and strategy, including all aspects of statutory planning policy including the preparation of evidence documents, data analysis and research and the preparation/review of development plans including Neighbourhood Plans
* Prepare and advise on CIL/s106 matters including policy and implementation
* Engage in pre-application discussions and negotiations with developers to identify requirements, policy interpretation and ways to improve proposals
* Be the expert witness in connection with planning/enforcement appeals and/or examinations in public
* Support and advise on the planning enforcement process
Specialist Skills and Knowledge
* Planning qualification to degree level (or equivalent)
* Full membership of the RTPI (or clear evidence of working towards full membership)
* Local Authority experience working on Policy Planning, relating to the production of policy documents for Local Plans
* Experience of dealing with major planning applications and/or preparing and presenting evidence at appeals and/or Local Plan or other plan-making examinations
* Ability to clearly write and present reports and evidence on complex planning matters
* Experience of some level of supervision/management
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.
If you are passionate about planning and possess the necessary skills to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and become a vital part of our innovative team.
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