Hybrid Planning Officer – Development Management (3 Mo)

Civic Recruitment Limited; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 Month Contract

Hybrid Working

Bi-weekly Pay

Location: Walsall Civic Centre

Job summary

Walsall Council is seeking an experienced Planning Officer (Development Management) to manage a diverse portfolio of householder and minor applications, pre-application enquiries, and related appeals. The role requires independent handling from validation to determination with a strong customer-service focus.

The position offers hybrid working with 2 days in the Civic Centre per week and 3 days remote, a three-month contract, and bi-weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Development Management Planning.
• Experience managing householder and minor planning applications.
• Experience providing pre-application advice.
• Competence in handling planning appeals.
• Knowledge of Town and Country Planning Act, Planning Policy, Development Management Procedures, Planning Appeals Process.
• Ability to draft clear, accurate reports.
• Experience conducting planning site visits.
• Interpreting planning drawings and development layouts.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and meet statutory deadlines.
• MRTPI Membership or progress towards membership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a diverse range of applications, including: Householder Applications, Minor Planning Applications, Pre-Application Enquiries, Related Appeals.
• Draft reports and recommendations for delegated decisions and Planning Committee determinations.
• Conduct necessary consultations and statutory publicity.
• Perform site visits and evaluations.
• Engage with applicants, agents, and stakeholders to facilitate favorable planning outcomes.
• Monitor developments for compliance with planning permissions and conditions.
• Maintain precise planning records and case files.
• Manage appeals related to planning applications and enforcement issues.
• Prepare appeal statements and supporting documents.
• Coordinate with the Planning Inspectorate and relevant parties.
• Present evidence as needed.
• Attend Planning Committee meetings and represent the Council at hearings, inquiries, or court proceedings.
• Address customer inquiries and complaints with professionalism and efficiency.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Planning and Building Control.

Skills

Development Management

Planning consultations

Pre-application advice

Communication and negotiation

Site visits

Report drafting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Planning or related field

Equivalent experience in Development Management / Planning roles

Job description

Walsall Council is seeking an experienced Planning Officer (Development Management) to manage a diverse portfolio of householder and minor applications, pre-application enquiries, and related appeals. The role requires independent handling from validation to determination with a strong customer-service focus.

The position offers hybrid working with 2 days in the Civic Centre per week and 3 days remote, a three-month contract, and bi-weekly pay.