Impactful Planning Officer: Shape Local Development

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Wolsingham; Vor Ort; GBP 32.000 - 44.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Darlington Borough Council is seeking a Planning Officer to support the delivery of planning services and help shape the future development of the local area.

You will assess applications, contribute to Local Plans and planning policies, support housing and regeneration projects, and prepare reports for committees and stakeholders. A planning degree and strong communication skills are required, with travel expected as part of the role.

Qualifikationen

• A relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification in Planning.
• Knowledge of local authority statutory planning duties and legislation.
• Experience in planning, development management or planning policy, appropriate to the grade.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing.
• Ability to analyse complex information, manage competing deadlines and work independently.
• Good stakeholder management, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to travel independently for work purposes.

Aufgaben

• Assess planning applications and provide professional planning advice and recommendations.
• Contribute to the development, review and monitoring of Local Plans and planning policies.
• Support housing, regeneration and development projects.
• Prepare reports for planning committees, meetings and other stakeholders.
• Assist with planning enforcement and monitoring compliance with planning regulations.
• Provide advice on conservation, listed buildings, urban design and sustainable development.
• Work with council departments, developers, residents and external partners.
• Contribute to research, surveys, project management and service improvements.

Kenntnisse

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Independent worker

Verbal communication

Ausbildung

Planning degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Darlington Borough Council is seeking a Planning Officer to support the delivery of planning services and help shape the future development of the local area.

You will assess applications, contribute to Local Plans and planning policies, support housing and regeneration projects, and prepare reports for committees and stakeholders. A planning degree and strong communication skills are required, with travel expected as part of the role.