Planning Officer

Job Switch; Colwyn Bay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Colwyn Bay is looking for a team leader in planning management. This role involves supervising planning officers, processing complex applications, and acting as the lead officer at Planning Committee meetings. Candidates should have relevant experience and a strong understanding of planning processes, along with excellent team management skills. Competitive salary and local governance benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in Development Management.
• Understanding of planning application processes.
• Ability to process complex planning applications and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of planning officers.
• Act as lead officer at Planning Committee.
• Manage and process major and complex planning applications.

Job description

Overview

The Role Is to lead and supervise a team of planning officers dealing with Development Management matters including the processing of complex major planning applications and to contribute to the efficient and effective performance of the section. To act as lead officer at Planning Committee. To manage and process major and complex planning applications, enquiries and appeals and to work to deadlines. To vet applications to ensure that they meet minimum statutory requirements and to allocate applications to officers accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of planning officers dealing with Development Management matters, including processing complex major planning applications and contributing to the efficient and effective performance of the section.
• Act as lead officer at Planning Committee.
• Manage and process major and complex planning applications, enquiries and appeals and work to deadlines.
• Vet applications to ensure they meet minimum statutory requirements and allocate applications to officers accordingly.

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