Contributing to the preparation of the Borough’s Local Plan in terms of policy formulation.
The collection, maintenance and analysis of information relating to shopping, economy and employment, green space, housing, population, climate change and land availability.
The preparation of information to support the Local Plan, and where relevant, regional and sub-regional planning strategies and documents.
Ensuring that issues of sustainability and climate change are addressed as part of policy development.
Contributing to cross-boundary planning matters through the collection of information and provision of officer support to Council Members.
Essential requirements for the role
Educated to degree level in a subject that would enable progression to post-graduate qualification in spatial planning and membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
Experience in planning policy and other aspects of spatial planning would be preferable but not essential.
Computer literate. An understanding of the National Planning Policy Framework would be desirable.
