Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is looking for an enthusiastic professional to join its busy Planning Development Team.
You will be responsible for dealing with a caseload of planning applications and responding to pre-application enquiries in relation to proposed development queries. You will ideally have previous experience of providing planning advice and of dealing with small to medium scale planning applications, including liaison with applicants and their agents.
You will be an extremely organised person, able to take responsibility for your own work and at the same time contribute to the overall team performance. Good interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills are essential as is the ability to deliver high quality advice in a timely manner and efficiently manage a caseload of applications. Good working knowledge of relevant legislation, planning policy and guidance are also required.
Within easy reach of London, Basingstoke is a fast paced, vibrant and modern town with many successful businesses, surrounded by picturesque villages and set in the stunning Hampshire countryside. It has a wealth of architectural heritage with over 1800 Listed Buildings and more than 40 Conservation Areas. The area also includes Highclere Castle, the setting of TVs Downton Abbey and Laverstoke Mill, home to Bombay Sapphire. Based at the Civic Offices in Basingstoke, near to the Top of Town, you would report directly to the Principal Planning Officer.
As a Council we go beyond; we do things differently. Making a difference to the people we serve really makes a difference to us. If you share our values, are customer focused, and this is an opportunity you consider that you are well suited to then we would like to hear from you.
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