Senior Planning Officer - London Borough of Harrow (Temporary Contract)
Rate: Up to £38 per hour (Umbrella)
Duration: 6 months
Location: Hybrid (office + home working)
The London Borough of Harrow is seeking an experienced Senior Planning Officer to join its Development Management team on a temporary basis. This role is ideal for a confident planner who can hit the ground running and manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
* Processing a full range of planning applications, including complex minors and small scale majors
* Assessing and issuing Lawful Development Certificates and Prior Approvals
* Undertaking site visits and preparing high quality reports
* Delivering the Duty Planner service
* Providing pre application advice to applicants and agents
* Presenting cases at Planning Committee
* Managing appeal casework, including statements and evidence
This is a great opportunity to contribute to a busy London borough while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working.
Essential Experience
1. Proven experience working within a UK local authority planning department
2. Strong background in Development Management, including handling:
3. Complex minor applications
4. Small scale major applications
5. Lawful Development Certificates (LDCs)
6. Prior approvals
7. Experience preparing high quality officer repor...