Town Planning Officer

Town Planning Officer Coventry | £24.05 per hour Umbrella | Interim Contract

A Local Authority is seeking an experienced Town Planning Officer to join its Development Management team and support the delivery of an efficient and effective Development Control Service.
Key Responsibilities

Process a wide range of planning applications from registration through to determination.
Undertake consultations, negotiations and exercise delegated authority where appropriate.
Prepare written statements for planning appeals and present evidence at hearings.
Deal with the discharge of planning conditions and monitor development implementation.
Negotiate and assist with Section 106 agreements.
Present reports and recommendations to Planning Committee when required.
Attend public meetings and engage with applicants, consultees and local communities.
Process Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs), applications for works to trees and matters relating to High Hedges.
Develop working relationships with related services including Building Control and Planning Policy.
Requirements

Qualified Town Planner (RTPI accredited or equivalent).
Experience within Development Control/Development Management.
Strong knowledge of planning legislation, policy and guidance.
Experience of handling planning applications, appeals and enforcement matters.
Understanding of Section 106 agreements and development monitoring.
Excellent communication, negotiation and report-writing skills.
Ability to manage a varied caseload and work effectively within a local authority environment