About the role
We are looking to recruit a suitably qualified, experienced and highly motivated individual to join the Council’s Development Management Service on a permanent, full-time basis.
The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for processing major and complex planning applications and EIA developments and will also act as the LPA’s case officer for Developments of National Significance (DNS) and Significant Infrastructure Projects, involving large scale infrastructure developments, including renewable energy, waste, water and transport projects.
The post offers a range of diverse professional challenges but also the ability to make a real impact on key strategic developments across the county, including housing, employment, renewable energies, infrastructure and other growth opportunities. So if you’re passionate about making a tangible impact on the future of our county then we want to hear from you.
On a day to day basis you will:
1. assist with the delivery of a professional planning service, by sensitively managing land usage and development in the County
2. provide pre-application advice to developers and advise on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) requirements
3. manage multi-disciplinary stakeholder engagement with developers, statutory consultees, Welsh Government, Planning and Environment Decisions Wales (PEDW) and local communities
4. process applications for planning permission, most notably major and complex planning applications and EIA developments
5. act as case officer for Developments of National Significance (DNS) / Significant Infrastructure Projects and ensure that all the LPA’s responsibilities, including the preparation of Local Impact Reports (LIR’s) and other documents, are carried out to a high standard and on time
6. defend planning decisions at appeal, including at hearings and public inquiries
7. undertake the efficient and effective investigation of breaches of planning control and legislation within the County and utilise appropriate enforcement interventions as necessary
and;
8. provide mentoring, supervision and guidance to colleagues within the Planning Service, as well as the delivery of training to said staff as and when required
We are looking to recruit an individual:
9. with a degree, postgraduate qualification or equivalent in Town and Country Planning or related discipline
10. with chartered membership (or eligibility) of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)
11. with comprehensive knowledge and extensive experience of working in the Development Management sector and with a proven track record of managing and processing major planning applications
12. with an ability to communicate impartially and effectively with a wide range of people at various levels
13. who has an ability to produce high-quality written reports
14. who has an ability to organise their own workload and work within agreed timeframes to maintain high quality decision making at speed and to achieve set deadlines and targets
and;
15. who has a strong commitment to providing a high-quality service to the public
The post requires a degree of fluency in the Welsh language. Please note that the successful applicant without the required Welsh language skill will be fully supported to reach the required standard within two years of appointment.
We believe work-life balance is very important. To support you in achieving this, you will have access to the following discretionary benefits:
16. Hybrid Working:Subject to certain conditions being met, you may choose to work from home or in an office location.
17. Flexi-time:Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs.
You may also find further useful information on our For an informal discussion, please contact Catrin Newbold (Service Manager – Development Management) on Tel: .
Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.
What we offer
Work-life balance
Lifestyle savings scheme
Generous employer pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and development
Where you'll work
Economy and Regeneration
We play a fundamental role in the delivery of the Council’s key Corporate Strategy objective that seeks to boost the economy of the County and the Mid Wales region. We are organised into three main sections: Economy, Planning and Property Services. Our primary functions include:
18. Growth and Enterprise: Supporting economic growth and regeneration locally and across the region; Growing Mid Wales; the Corporate Estate and Development Opportunities; Project Support; European and local funding; Food Centre Wales and supporting Agri-Food development; Tourism promotion and development; Tourist Information Centres; Coast and Countryside
19. Planning Services: Supporting growth through Planning and Building Control Services; Strategic and Local Land Use Planning Policy; Development Management; Building Control; and Land Searches.
20. Property Services: Supporting the Council’s programme through Project Management; Property and Building Maintenance; Facilities Management; Carbon Management; and the Efficient Use of Council Property.
Penmorfa Penmorfa is our most central office, it is where our Chief Executive and Councillors are based.