Career-Graded Development Planning Officer

North Yorkshire Council; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking Planning Officers to manage a caseload of planning applications and provide expert development management advice. The role includes presenting at Planning Committees, site visits, and ensuring compliance with national and local policies.

Entry level and higher level career graded posts are available, with progression to complex cases, appeal support, and contributions to policy development.

Qualifications

• Educated to A Level or equivalent.
• Ability to read and check accuracy of plans on site and in the office.
• Capability to work to tight timescales and to achieve targets.
• Good negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Preparing accurate and timely officer delegated reports and written responses.

Responsibilities

• Act as a case officer for householder, minor and other planning applications with often competing material considerations.
• Detailed assessment of application submissions, advice on suitability for the proposed sites, improvements to accord with national and local policies, sustainability and promotion of design and environmental quality.
• Undertake site inspections and attend site meetings as required.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the post/grade as directed by your manager or any member of the Service Management Team.
• Keep up to date with planning regulations, policy and legislation.
• Preparation of reports for and occasional attendance at Planning Committee, Public Meetings, working parties, consultative for a and any other relevant groups, to present reports and
• assist in dealing with planning appeal procedures, assist in the preparation of evidence and advice in respect of policy matters relating to appeals through Written Representations, Informal Hearing or Public Inquiry procedures.
• To negotiate community benefits from development proposals through legal agreements in line with Council policies including section 106 obligations and/or Community Infrastructure Levy payments.
• Maintain continual professional development.

Skills

Negotiation and communication

Reading plans accuracy

Time management

Officer delegated reports/written‑stat

Education

A Level or equivalent

Degree in planning or related subject

Job description

North Yorkshire Council is seeking Planning Officers to manage a caseload of planning applications and provide expert development management advice. The role includes presenting at Planning Committees, site visits, and ensuring compliance with national and local policies.

Entry level and higher level career graded posts are available, with progression to complex cases, appeal support, and contributions to policy development.