JOB SUMMARY: Provide high quality specialised planning services that meet the needs of Tower Hamlets multi-cultural communities including as appropriate; managing planning proposals and applications, developing planning policy and delivering planning strategy and projects and assisting with policy development relating to the services provided. Undertake planning work, including: - to undertake the Councils responsibilities for the processing and negotiation of pre-application proposals including coordinating all associated assessment work including Environmental Impact Assessments and input into planning statements/briefs/and appropriate technical practice notes; - to undertake the Councils responsibilities for the processing and determination of planning applications and the enforcement of planning control under the relevant legislation; including listed building consents and coordinating all associated assessment work including Environmental Impact Assessments; - researching, procuring, analysing, monitoring and evaluating information as part of the plan-making and delivery process; - producing and working with others, including the local community, to produce planning policy and documents as part of the plan-making process; and - producing and delivering planning strategies, co-ordination of strategic delivery initiatives such as improving town centres and all planning project work. Promote the work and services of the Directorate through effective liaison with other internal and external services and bodies. To contribute to the delivery of the spatial elements of the Community Plan through the effective operation of planning tools and powers in accordance with the Councils visions and values. To contribute to the regeneration of the borough through the effective application of all planning powers and partnership working with regeneration agencies within and outside of the Council. 1. To undertake detailed negotiations on all allocated planning work ensuring the proper involvement of relevant Council directorates, local communities and other organisations to ensure that the development meets strategic objectives and local needs. 2. Assess, evaluate and advise on the need to undertake Environmental Impact Assessments and Sustainability Appraisals both within the Directorate and with Developers. Review and assess Environmental Impact Assessments and Sustainability Appraisals. 3. Plan and prepare planning service related public consultation exercises including the preparation of all materials and other documentation ensuring that relevant Council Directorates, community organisations, amenity and minority groups, external agencies and Government Bodies are consulted in accordance with the requirements of the Statement of Community Involvement (SCI). 4. Undertake a monitoring role in respect of all appropriate planning matters. 5. Keep abreast of Government policies, current ideas and developments in relation to urban and regional planning. 6. To maintain and keep up-to-date all planning files and documents on-line and hard copy (where relevant) in an clear ordered system with all material discussions/meetings/paperwork recorded and material documents properly filed and provide administrative support including ensuring working files get scanned, as part of any process, to enable the work of the allocated team to be undertaken. Knowledge 1. Detailed knowledge of key issues relating to planning and regeneration within inner London. 2. Good understanding of planning legislation and policy at national, London and local planning authority level. 3. A good working knowledge and understanding of the operation of local government. 4. Knowledge of planning processes and procedures and their practical application in at least one of the following areas of planning: Development Management; Plan Making or Place Making (design and conservation). Qualifications & Experience 5. RTPI accredited postgraduate planning degree. 6. Experience of working in at least one of the following areas of planning: Development Management; Plan Making or Place Making (design and conservation). 7. Experience of preparing and presenting planning reports to senior managers and/or Members. 8. Experience of interpreting and assessing plans and technical planning documents. Planning Officer Planning Officer Planning Officer Planning Officer Planning Officer Planning Officer