Principal Planning Officer
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About the Role
You will be passionate about design, dealing with complex applications, and using your skills to help shape Elmbridge. You will support our customers and help them understand the role that good planning makes in shaping an area.
Main Purpose of the Role
Assist in the management of an area team within Development Management, and carry out all aspects of a Senior Development Management Planning Officer’s work, including evaluation of and reporting on planning applications, enforcement matters, and planning appeals.
Responsibilities
* Advise interested parties, applicants, developers, architects, etc. on tentative or proposed developments and all aspects of Development Management, including the Council’s own development.
* Assist in the examination of applications submitted prior to registration to ensure their validity and that appropriate publicity and consultations have been identified.
* Process applications, including major or controversial proposals, check technical aspects, advise applicants, and make recommendations to Sub-Committee or for delegated decisions.
* Process appeals and prepare and present the Council’s case particularly at hearings and inquiries.
* Assist in the investigation of allegations of unauthorised activities as required.
* Attend Sub-Committee meetings as necessary to assist in reporting and consideration of applications, and advise the Committee and present reports on planning applications and other planning matters.
* Assist the Team Leader in supervising the Planning Officers within an area team, including advising on reports and pre-application responses, managing performance, monitoring workloads, and reviewing complaints.
* Deliver excellent customer care.
* Carry out other tasks as required, commensurate with the level of this post.
* On Principal Scale Points, agree and sign on behalf of the Strategic Director delegated planning decisions for householder applications, Prior Approval Householder Extensions, discharge conditions, Lawful Development Certificate, and Non-Material Amendments.
Qualifications
* Degree in Town & Country Planning or equivalent qualification and eligibility for Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
* Significant experience in Development Management, with good experience of major applications.
* Experience in representing the Council at Informal Hearings or Inquiries.
* Previous experience of staff supervision.
* Track record of good organisational skills.
* Full understanding and experience of general Local Government procedures.
* Previous use and exploitation of new information technology systems.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing; Administrative and Support Services
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