Assistant Planning Officer: Householder & Development

Matchstick Dev; Livingston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in Livingston is looking for an Assistant Planning Officer for a fixed-term position. You will manage development applications related to householders, provide responses to inquiries regarding planning permissions, and assist in various planning procedures. A degree in Town Planning is essential, along with strong communication skills, knowledge of planning legislation, and proficiency in various PC applications. The role is critical in ensuring effective management of development processes within the community.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or other relevant subject.
• Knowledge of industry standard PC, graphics, mapping and word processing applications.
• Valid full driving license.
• Good communication and report writing skills.
• Negotiating skills.
• Knowledge of core planning legislation.
• Ability to manage workload to ensure delivery on priority projects.
• Knowledge of current and proposed best practice relevant to the responsibilities of the post.

Responsibilities

• Provide development management service for householder applications.
• Negotiate improvements to proposals for house extensions.
• Respond to queries from householders regarding planning permissions.
• Assist Development Management Manager in application processes.

Skills

Good communication and report writing skills

Negotiating skills

Good information technology skills

Education

Degree in Town Planning or relevant subject

Tools

PC applications

Graphics software

Mapping applications

Word processing applications

Job description

A local government agency in Livingston is looking for an Assistant Planning Officer for a fixed-term position. You will manage development applications related to householders, provide responses to inquiries regarding planning permissions, and assist in various planning procedures. A degree in Town Planning is essential, along with strong communication skills, knowledge of planning legislation, and proficiency in various PC applications. The role is critical in ensuring effective management of development processes within the community.