37 hours per week
In recent years, Bridgend County Borough has experienced the third highest population growth in Wales after Newport and Cardiff. In March 2024, Bridgend also became the first Local Planning Authority in the region to adopt a Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP) since the pandemic. It is therefore an opportune time to join a successful Strategic Planning Team, contribute to the effective implementation of the RLDP and develop your skills and experience.
Working in the Strategic Planning and Transportation team, you will support the Strategic Planning and Transportation Manager and Strategic Planning Team Leader in the delivery of the Strategic Planning Function. You will play an active role in implementing, monitoring and reviewing the statutory development plan in accordance with the Planning Acts and related legislation. You will also support the Council's policy objectives by assisting with:
- Providing planning policy observations to internal and external stakeholders.
- Planning policy development (including Supplementary Planning Guidance).
- Undertaking key planning related surveys in relation to housing, employment and retail.
- Data capturing key planning related information using Geographical Information Systems, spreadsheets and databases.
- Progressing the LDP's evidence base.
- Planning policy consultations.
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