Town Planning Officer

Town Planning Officer Coventry | £24.05 per hour Umbrella | Interim Contract

A Local Authority is seeking an experienced Town Planning Officer to join its Development Management team and support the delivery of an efficient and effective Development Control Service.
Key Responsibilities

• Process a wide range of planning applications from registration through to determination.
• Undertake consultations, negotiations and exercise delegated authority where appropriate.
• Prepare written statements for planning appeals and present evidence at hearings.
• Deal with the discharge of planning conditions and monitor development implementation.
• Negotiate and assist with Section 106 agreements.
• Present reports and recommendations to Planning Committee when required.
• Attend public meetings and engage with applicants, consultees and local communities.
• Process Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs), applications for works to trees and matters relating to High Hedges.
• Develop working relationships with related services including Building Control and Planning Policy.

Requirements

• Qualified Town Planner (RTPI accredited or equivalent).
• Experience within Development Control/Development Management.
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation, policy and guidance.
• Experience of handling planning applications, appeals and enforcement matters.
• Understanding of Section 106 agreements and development monitoring.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work effectively within a local authority environment.