Development Planner — Hybrid Public Sector Role

WMJobs; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratford-on-Avon District Council in Warwickshire seeks a Planning Officer to join its planning team, handling a range of applications and pre-application enquiries in a diverse district.

You will validate applications, undertake site visits, interpret policies and provide pre-application advice, presenting at planning committee and working with developers and councillors to deliver high-quality services.

Qualifications

• Understanding of planning legislation, guidance, and the operation of the planning system within a Local Planning Authority.
• Ability to quickly interpret plans and drawings and compile clear and comprehensive reports.
• Collaborative working with colleagues and Planning Committee members.
• Commitment to improving design within development management.
• A degree or postgraduate qualification in planning and RTPI membership or progression towards it.

Responsibilities

• Process and determine applications under Town and Country Planning Acts under supervision.
• Validation of applications, carry out site visits, interpret policies and guidance, assess comments and consultations.
• Present applications at planning committee and provide pre-application advice.
• Contribute to delivering excellent service and meet performance measures.
• Be part of the Duty Officer rota for planners and senior planners.

Skills

Planning Legislation Knowledge

Technical Report Skills

Collaborative Working

Design Improvement Commitment

Education

Degree in planning or related discipline

RTPI membership or working towards

Job description

Stratford-on-Avon District Council in Warwickshire seeks a Planning Officer to join its planning team, handling a range of applications and pre-application enquiries in a diverse district.

You will validate applications, undertake site visits, interpret policies and provide pre-application advice, presenting at planning committee and working with developers and councillors to deliver high-quality services.