Planning Officer

Essential Employment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Planning Officer in Enfield, offering £32.19 per hour. The role involves assessing planning applications, dealing with appeals, and providing advice to developers. Applicants should have relevant experience and the ability to manage diverse planning responsibilities. This temporary position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing planning applications and site visits.
• Ability to deal with planning appeals and represent clients.
• Competence in providing pre-application planning advice.

Responsibilities

• Assess all types of planning applications, including major developments.
• Negotiate agreements under S.106 of the Town and Country Planning Act.
• Act as Duty Planning Officer and attend Planning Committee meetings.

Job description

Overview

Planning Officer needed in Enfield, £32.19ph PAYE - Reference: RQ1605771

Responsibilities

• To assess all types of planning and associated applications including site visits (generally unaccompanied), consultation, negotiation, written report and recommendation to agreed timescales, including responsibility for major development proposals.
• Deal with planning appeals and represent the Client at Informal Hearings and Public Inquiries.
• Deal with planning enquiries from agents, applicants and the public.
• Give pre-application planning advice to prospective developers.
• Advise local Societies, Associations and Groups on planning issues, including attendance at meetings as required.
• Deal with correspondence arising from development control work.
• Negotiate agreements under S.106 of the Town and Country Planning Act where appropriate to secure wider benefit from development proposals.
• Deal with correspondence on planning issues from MP\'s and Councillors.
• Act as Duty Planning officer on a rota basis.
• Attendance at Planning Committee.

Notes

This is a full-time role on a temporary basis.

How to Apply

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Equal Opportunity and Employment Information

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