Purpose of the Role To provide specialist support across a range of complex and high-priority strategic planning projects. The role requires a high level of autonomy, technical expertise, and coordination across internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and effective engagement. Key Responsibilities * Development Consent Order (DCO) * Lead the Council’s involvement in the DCO Examination in Public. * Represent the Council at hearing sessions. * Prepare formal written submissions for appointed inspectors. * Provide regular updates to senior officers and elected members. * Crossing Development Consent Order (DCO) * Coordinate the Council’s response to the consented scheme. * Review and provide feedback on key documents, including those linked to the S106 agreement. * Report progress and issues to senior officers and members. * Gypsy and Traveller Policy Matters * Oversee policy development and ensure alignment with legal and planning frameworks. * Provide input into ongoing planning applications involving Gypsy and Traveller communities. * Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Section 106 (S106) Matters * Support the coordination of governance arrangements for the allocation and spending of developer contributions. * Assist in the development and adoption of an Infrastructure Investment Pla...