Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council is currently recruiting for a Planning Officer to join our Development Control team. This is an exciting opportunity to join an authority with the ambition and plans to make real progress and build a better borough.
You will manage your own diverse caseload while collaborating with consultees and stakeholders. You will process all types of planning applications – including registration/validation, consultation, site visits, negotiations, and report writing – negotiate Section 106 agreements, present items to the Planning Applications Committee, and deal with Planning Appeals.
Responsibilities
* Manage your own diverse caseload of planning applications and related matters.
* Collaborate with a range of consultees and stakeholders.
* Process all types of planning applications (registration/validation, consultation, site visits, negotiations, report writing).
* Negotiate Section 106 agreements.
* Present items to the Planning Applications Committee.
* Deal with Planning Appeals.
Qualifications
* Excellent communication skills.
* Knowledge of planning legislation and the ability to analyse and resolve complex information.
* Positive, enthusiastic attitude with strong time‑management skills.
* Previous Development Control experience.
* Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute, or a qualification and experience that would enable membership within 12 months of appointment.
* A full driving licence and access to a vehicle or other appropriate means of travel.
Benefits
* Flexible working.
* Hybrid working from home and the office.
* Learning and development opportunities.
* Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Generous holiday allowance.
* Childcare vouchers.
* Independent support for your health and wellbeing.
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